Lead Software Engineer - Python/React, Ansible, RHEL

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within Network Services Common Tooling 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.

We are seeking a Vice President, Software Engineering to lead the design, development, and support of automation-enabled software solutions.

This role requires deep Python expertise, strong React experience, hands-on knowledge of Ansible Automation Platform, and operational familiarity with RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). The VP will partner closely with internal customers/users, own production outcomes, and drive improvements in reliability, usability, and delivery practices.

Basic networking knowledge is preferred (e.g., Job responsibilitiesOwn end-to-end delivery of software capabilities using Python (services, APIs, integrations, automation tooling) and React (UI workflows, API-driven front-ends).Drive design decisions and establish engineering standards (code quality, testing strategy, CI/CD patterns, release discipline).Build and scale automation and tooling capabilities to improve operational efficiency and user experience.Diagnose common integration and connectivity issues using basic networking fundamentals (e.g., Drives team adoption of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted engineering practices within the work environment to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes (e.g., AI-assisted code review/refactoring, test strategy acceleration, incident/root-cause analysis support), while establishing consistent validation standards (secure coding, peer review, automated testing) and promoting reuse of effective patterns across the team.Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including enterprise-authorized AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realized by automation.Develop and maintain automation solutions using Ansible Automation Platform (playbooks/roles, inventories, credential patterns, operational runbooks).Lead effective customer support practices: incident/ticket triage, prioritization, clear communications, root-cause analysis, and prevention plans.Troubleshoot issues on RHEL (service health, logs, permissions, performance basics) and coordinate resolution across partner teams.Partner with product, infrastructure/platform, security, and operations stakeholders to deliver outcomes and manage risk.Maintain documentation, runbooks, and knowledge content; Required qualifications, capabiltites, and skillsFormal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience5+ years of professional experience in Python, React, Automation software engineering experience.Deep Python engineering experience (production-grade code, debugging, testing, API integrations).Strong experience building web applications with React (component design, state management, API integration).Hands-on experience with Ansible Automation Platform (or enterprise-scale Ansible automation in a managed platform context).Practical experience supporting systems on RedHat Linux / RHEL.Demonstrated experience leading effective use of approved AI-assisted software development tools (e.g., for coding, code review, test acceleration, troubleshooting) with the ability to set team expectations for validating AI outputs for correctness, performance, and security.Strong understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations, secure handling of inputs/outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations; experience coaching engineers on safe, compliant adoption within delivery practicesDemonstrated customer support/production support capability (incident ownership, RCA, stakeholder communication).Working knowledge of basic networking concepts used in troubleshooting (DNS, TLS/certificates, connectivity validation).modern React patterns; UI testing (Jest/RTL/Cypress).Python frameworks (FastAPI/Flask), async patterns, packaging, linting, CI.Ansible best practices (idempotency, roles/collections, secrets handling, inventory design, execution environments).Observability and operations (structured logging, metrics, tracing; Provide senior technical leadership and execution ownership across Python services, UI, and automation workflows.

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.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.

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.

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.

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.

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans Together, you’ll use a disciplined, innovative and a business focused approach to develop a wide variety of high-quality products and solutions.

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