Lead Software Engineer - Java, AI, AWS

Salary: £62,000 - 102,000 per year

Requirements:

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts and recent applied experience in software development.
• Deep expertise in AI and data engineering, AWS services, Java, and databases.
• Proficiency in Java.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform and familiarity with Github Copilot.
• Hands-on experience in application development, testing, and operational stability for AI and data-driven solutions.
• Experience developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large corporate environment.
• Ability to code in one or more languages and build data pipelines, machine learning models, analytics applications, or autonomous agents.
• Experience across the Software Development Life Cycle, including model training, deployment, and monitoring.
• Exposure to agile methodologies, CI/CD, application resiliency, and security best practices.
• Strong knowledge of software applications and technical processes within AI, machine learning, data engineering, and cloud disciplines.
• Hands-on experience or strong understanding of Agentic AI concepts.
• Experience building or integrating AI agents for data processing, workflow automation, or decision support.
• Familiarity with modern front-end technologies and integrating AI/data solutions with user interfaces.
• Exposure to advanced cloud technologies and managed AI/data services.
• Experience with big data frameworks and data orchestration tools.
• Familiarity with frameworks and libraries for Agentic AI.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement AI and data engineering solutions, including data pipelines, machine learning models, analytics applications, and Agentic AI systems.
• Write secure, high-quality code in Java, applying best practices for AI and data engineering.
• Develop and maintain scalable data architectures and integrate AI models and autonomous agents into production systems.
• Utilize AWS services to build and deploy data and AI solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to data processing, model deployment, agent orchestration, and application stability.
• Learn and apply system processes, methodologies, and skills for secure, stable code and AI/data systems.
• Support production systems, including monitoring, incident response, and continuous improvement for AI and data applications.
• Design, develop, and integrate Agentic AI solutions into existing and new products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for Agentic AI applications.
• Implement and monitor autonomous AI agents, ensuring reliability, safety, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Stay current with advancements in Agentic AI, reinforcement learning, and related frameworks.

Technologies:

• Agentic AI
• AI
• AI Agents
• AWS
• Big Data
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• Copilot
• GitHub
• Support
• Java
• Machine Learning
• Model Training
• Security
• Terraform

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We are JPMorganChase, and our Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services, and payments. We provide strategic advice, raise capital, manage risk, and extend liquidity for corporations, governments, and institutions in more than 100 countries. We offer a collaborative, agile environment where you can work with cutting-edge AI and data engineering technologies, shape impactful products, and grow your career alongside talented colleagues. We value diversity and inclusion, support reasonable accommodations, and are committed to building trusted, long-term partnerships with our clients.

last updated 35 week of 2026