Lead Software Engineer - GoLang

Job Description

Join us to shape the future of technology at JPMorganChase. You’ll have the opportunity to build brand-new systems from the ground up, making a real impact on how we deliver secure, scalable solutions. We value creativity, collaboration, and a passion for solving complex challenges. As part of our diverse and inclusive team, you’ll help drive innovation and foster a culture of respect and opportunity. Your expertise will empower us to push the limits of what’s possible.

Job Summary:
As a Lead Software Engineer in the Global Technology – Container Platforms team, you will design, build, and deliver trusted technology products that support the firm’s business objectives. You will implement critical solutions across multiple technical areas, focusing on creating platforms and new workload offerings using Kubernetes. You will help make deployments easier and more maintainable on Kubernetes and Cloud Foundry. You’ll thrive in an environment where building new systems from the ground up is encouraged and valued.

Job Responsibilities:

• Execute creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting
• Develop secure, high-quality, and observable production code; review and debug code written by others
• Identify opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve operational stability
• Lead evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to assess architectural designs and technical credentials
• Drive outcomes-oriented probing for applicability within existing systems and information architecture
• Lead communities of practice across Software Engineering to promote awareness and use of new technologies
• Foster a team culture of diversity, inclusion, and respect
• Collaborate with others and contribute to building a high-performing team
• Champion a team-first mentality
• Promote innovative and creative solutions to technical problems
• Support continuous improvement and operational excellence

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Proven experience in writing code using AI Engineering Tooling such as Claude Code, Copilot, or Codex
• Proficient experience in GoLang
• Cloud native experience with Kubernetes, Cloud Foundry, and/or AWS/Azure/GCP technologies
• Proficiency in automation, various testing paradigms, and continuous delivery methods
• Expertise in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies including CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security
• Demonstrated proficiency in software engineering for applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, software design)
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and IT systems
• Strong critical thinking, systems thinking, and design thinking skills

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Experience building platforms and workload offerings from the ground up
• Familiarity with container orchestration and cloud-native architectures
• Ability to drive innovation and lead technical initiatives
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Passion for mentoring and supporting team members
• Commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion
• Experience working in high-performing, agile teams

If you’re ready to make a difference and help us build the next generation of technology platforms, we invite you to join our team.

About Us

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world’s most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our  FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

About the Team

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.