Lead Software Engineer - SDLC Developer Platform (SCM)

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the SDLC Developer Platform team, you will lead the design and delivery of secure, scalable, and highly available developer platform capabilities, modernizing SCM services and related tooling across a globally distributed engineering organization., * Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of SDLC platform capabilities, with emphasis on SCM systems and workflows

• Build and review high-quality production code (primarily Java; and Python as needed), ensuring engineering excellence and secure coding practices
• Define and evolve AWS-based cloud architecture using cloud-native patterns and services (e.g., multi-AZ/multi-region designs, event-driven architectures, autoscaling)
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform to enable consistent, repeatable, and compliant platform deployments
• Integrate and operationalize vendor product within enterprise development environments, ensuring seamless adoption and governance
• Drive automation across SCM workflows to improve reliability, reduce manual effort, and increase developer productivity
• Own incident response and escalation management for SCM platform services, including post-incident reviews and root-cause remediation
• Partner with internal teams and external vendors to evaluate tools and deliver roadmap outcomes across dependencies
• Champion modern SCM practices and contribute to a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and continuous improvement

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience with strong hands-on expertise in Java
• Proven experience designing and operating developer platforms and/or SCM services in a global enterprise environment
• Strong public cloud experience, with deep familiarity in AWS services used for development infrastructure
• Demonstrated cloud architecture experience across resilient distributed systems (multi-AZ/multi-region; hybrid/multi-cloud exposure is a plus)
• Strong knowledge of containerization (ECS fargate)
• Practical experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code practices
• Solid understanding of CI/CD, SDLC best practices, application resiliency, and security controls
• Strong experience with automation, operational stability, and production support in a high-availability environment
• Working knowledge of agile delivery and engineering governance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with enterprise Git platforms and Git-based workflows (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket)
• Experience with artifact repositories (Artifactory, Nexus) and build ecosystem integrations
• Familiarity with code quality and static analysis tooling integrations
• Exposure to modern continuous delivery tooling (e.g., Spinnaker, Harness)
• Track record of leading cross-team engineering initiatives with multiple stakeholders and dependencies
• Experience building internal developer platforms with self-service capabilities
• Understanding of compliance/regulatory expectations related to software development lifecycle controls

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management., Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.