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# Senior Lead Software Engineer - ML Engineer

- **Company:** JPMorgan Chase & Co.
- **Location:** Wilmington, DE, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Information Engineering, Distributed Computing Environment, Python (Programming Language), Systems Development Life Cycle, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, Scripting, Enterprise Software Applications, Large Language Models, Agentic-AI, Pyspark, Information Technology, Databricks
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-lead-software-engineer-ml-engineer-wilmington-de--8edfc553-ed2b-4535-b9de-1d3c05491e7d

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Software Engineering, Cloud Computing, Cross-Functional, Regulations, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Scalable System Development, Technical/Engineering Design, * 5+ years of software engineering experience and strong CS fundamentals

 * Strong hands-on experience with PySpark, Python, Databricks (DBX), and AWS.
 * Experience building and operating production-grade systems (quality, reliability, observability).
 * Strong communication skills; ability to work in dynamic, ambiguous environments.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

 * C++, Scala, and/or Java experience.
 * Data engineering experience; ML exposure is a plus.
 * Strong candidates: experience enabling or building AI agent development (LLM-enabled workflows/orchestration, evaluation/guardrails).
 * Advanced degree in Computer Science or related field.

## Description

Build and deliver scalable, production-grade data and cloud solutions for regulatory model applications and modernization initiatives at JPMorganChase. This hands-on individual contributor role focuses on engineering with PySpark/Python on Databricks (DBX) and AWS, partnering with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and support reliable systems; strong candidates may also bring experience enabling AI agent development., As a Lead Software Engineer (Individual Contributor) at JPMorganChase within Corporate & Enterprise Technology, you will build and deliver scalable data and cloud solutions for regulatory model applications and modernization initiatives. You'll be hands-on across design, development, and production support, leveraging PySpark/Python, Databricks (DBX), and AWS, and collaborating closely with cross-functional partners., * Design, develop, and deploy regulatory model applications and cloud modernization solutions.

 * Build scalable distributed data processing solutions using PySpark/Python and Databricks (DBX).
 * Implement secure, resilient AWS-based architectures and integration patterns.
 * Write high-quality code, tests, and documentation; contribute to reviews and release readiness.
 * Communicate architecture and delivery plans through clear technical documentation and tech decks.
 * Partner with product, data, model, and platform teams to deliver outcomes on time.