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hackajob · 4 hours ago

Lead Software Engineer- Python, Java

Columbus, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$152K/yr - $215K/yr

5+ years exp

hackajob is collaborating with J.P. Morgan to connect them with exceptional tech professionals for the role of Lead Software Engineer. The successful candidate will design and build tools that enhance developer experiences and facilitate open source contributions, while leading initiatives to improve software applications and systems.

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Responsibilities

Build tools and platforms that empower developers to evaluate and select open source packages, incorporate them as dependencies, and contribute patches and features back to the open source projects used at the firm

Execute creative software solutions, including design, development, and technical troubleshooting, with the ability to think beyond conventional approaches to solve complex technical problems

Develop secure, high-quality production code, and review and debug code written by others

Lead the development of reporting, analytics, open source metadata, and outbound contribution tools

Identify opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues, improving the operational stability of software applications and systems

Lead evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to assess architectural designs, technical credentials, and suitability for integration within existing systems and information architecture

Lead communities of practice across Software Engineering to promote awareness and adoption of new and emerging technologies related to open source and tooling for consumption and contribution

Qualification

PythonJavaOpen source practicesGitAgile methodologiesSystem designData engineeringData visualizationMicroservices architectureAI/ML technologiesFinancial services knowledgeOpen source community involvement

Required

Formal training or certification in software and/or engineering concepts, with 5+ years of applied experience

Advanced proficiency in one or more programming languages; strong Python and/or Java skills required, preferably both

Demonstrated expertise in open source concepts and practices, with an 'open source first' approach to building tools and platforms

Advanced knowledge of git and associated platforms such as GitHub

Advanced understanding of agile methodologies, including CI/CD, application resiliency, and security

Hands-on experience in system design, application development, testing, and ensuring operational stability

Experience with data engineering concepts, including processing various datasets to develop insights and inform decisions about open source usage and contributions

Preferred

Experience with data visualizations to provide actionable intelligence on open source consumption, foundation sponsorship investments, contributions to open source, and the overall open source ecosystem

Comfortable working directly with developers to understand their needs, particularly regarding developer ergonomics

Proficiency with Python libraries such as Jupyter, pandas, numpy, and Pydantic; familiarity with functional programming and type systems

Familiarity with microservices architectures

Experience working with or around AI/ML technologies; understanding of topics at the intersection of GenAI and open source is a plus

In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and its IT systems

Active involvement in open source communities and/or contributions to open source projects