Lead Software Engineer - Python/Pyspark/AWS

Company: JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Location: Jersey City
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Description We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible. As a Lead Software Engineer - Python/Pyspark/AWS at JPMorgan Chase within the Fusion Data Management team, you are an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for conducting critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm’s business objectives. Job responsibilities Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems Develops secure high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems Leads evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to drive outcomes-oriented probing of architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability for use within existing systems and information architecture Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge technologies Adds to team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5 years applied experience Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability Advanced in one or more programming language(s) including Python, Pyspark and AWS Excellent Python knowledge with experience with Web application frameworks such as Fast API Experience in building data pipelines using Python/Java/Pyspark Working knowledge in Python base rest API builds including Fast API; pipeline orchestration tools i.e. Argo, Airflow etc. Strong database skills with a thorough understanding of databases and data modelling concepts. Solid understanding in Object oriented programming concepts and Design patterns. Experience in developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large corporate environment with one or more modern programming languages and database querying languages. Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills Knowledge of table formats i.e. Iceberg. Knowledge of libraries i.e. Polars, PyIceberg Knowledge of languages like Rust is a plus. Working knowledge in AWS and relevant cloud tools like Glue, Lambda

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