Senior Lead Software Engineer -Terraform, AWS

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Job Family: Software Engineering

About the Role

At JP Morgan Chase, we are at the forefront of financial services innovation, powering the world's leading banks with cutting-edge technology. As a Senior Lead Software Engineer specializing in Terraform and AWS, you will join a high-visibility team in Bengaluru, India, responsible for building and optimizing cloud platforms that support secure, scalable banking solutions. This role offers an excellent opportunity to leverage your expertise in GoLang or Java to drive platform engineering initiatives that handle mission-critical financial transactions, ensuring reliability and compliance in a dynamic regulatory environment. You will contribute to projects that enhance our global infrastructure, collaborating with elite engineers to deliver value to clients worldwide. In this leadership position, you will architect robust AWS-based systems using Terraform for IaC, focusing on automation, security, and efficiency. Your responsibilities will include leading the development of backend services, integrating with financial APIs, and optimizing for performance in high-stakes scenarios like real-time trading and payment processing. Working within our agile framework, you will mentor team members, conduct technical reviews, and innovate solutions that align with JP Morgan's commitment to risk management and data protection standards such as SOX and Basel III. This role demands a deep understanding of cloud-native technologies to support our diverse portfolio of retail banking, investment management, and corporate services. We value engineers who thrive in collaborative, fast-paced settings and are passionate about the intersection of technology and finance. By joining JP Morgan Chase, you will gain exposure to global projects, advance your career through our renowned development programs, and contribute to initiatives that shape the future of financial services. If you are ready to lead transformative platform engineering efforts in one of the most prestigious institutions in the industry, this is your chance to make a lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain infrastructure using Terraform and AWS to support secure financial applications
• Lead the implementation of GoLang or Java-based services for high-availability platforms in the banking sector
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable and resilient cloud architectures compliant with regulatory requirements
• Mentor junior engineers and conduct code reviews to uphold best practices in software development
• Troubleshoot and optimize AWS environments to handle high-volume financial transactions with minimal latency
• Integrate security measures and conduct audits to protect sensitive customer data in line with JP Morgan's risk management policies
• Drive innovation in platform engineering, including automation of deployment processes and cost optimization
• Participate in on-call rotations to ensure 24/7 availability of critical financial systems
• Contribute to agile ceremonies, including sprint planning and retrospectives, to deliver value to stakeholders
• Stay updated on emerging AWS technologies and financial industry trends to recommend improvements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience with a focus on cloud platforms
• Proficiency in Terraform for infrastructure as code (IaC) and AWS services including EC2, S3, Lambda, and VPC
• Strong experience in GoLang or Java for developing scalable backend services
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in agile environments
• Experience in financial services or regulated industries with knowledge of compliance standards like PCI-DSS and GDPR
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to handle high-pressure situations

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Terraform Associate
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar tools
• Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
• Prior work in fintech platforms handling secure transaction processing
• Familiarity with monitoring tools like CloudWatch, Prometheus, or ELK stack

Required Skills

• Terraform
• AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, VPC)
• GoLang
• Java
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• CI/CD pipelines
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Agile methodologies
• Cloud security and compliance
• Problem-solving
• Leadership and mentoring
• Communication
• Financial regulations knowledge
• Monitoring and logging tools

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonuses aligned with financial sector standards
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for employees and dependents
• Retirement savings plan with generous company matching contributions
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and parental leave policies
• Professional development opportunities through internal training and certifications reimbursement
• Employee stock purchase plan and other financial wellness programs
• Flexible work arrangements including hybrid options in Bengaluru
• Access to global mobility programs and career advancement within JP Morgan Chase

JP Morgan Chase is an equal opportunity employer.