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As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Corporate Sector, 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. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for conducting critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm's business objectives.
Job responsibilities
- Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems
- Develops secure high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others
- Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems
- Leads evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to drive outcomes-oriented probing of architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability for use within existing systems and information architecture
- Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge technologies
- 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.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
- Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
- Experience with Java development
- Knowledge of cloud skills and/or hands-on experience with AWS or GCP
- Understanding of Agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Applicant Resiliency, and Security
- Familiar with Linux/UNIX environment
- Experience working with AI agents for engineering
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Experience with networking control points such as firewalls, security groups, ingress/egress controllers
- Experience with automation testing
- Experience leveraging Terraform to define, provision, and manage cloud infrastructure
- Should be highly organized, detail-oriented, hands-on, motivated self-starter who can work independently
- Eager to learn and experiment with cutting-edge technologies
- AI enthusiast - focused on applying AI to drive meaningful impact for the team
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. 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. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. 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. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
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.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
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.
As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Corporate Sector, 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. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for conducting critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm's business objectives.
Job responsibilities
- Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems
- Develops secure high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others
- Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems
- Leads evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to drive outcomes-oriented probing of architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability for use within existing systems and information architecture
- Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge technologies
- 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.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
- Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
- Experience with Java development
- Knowledge of cloud skills and/or hands-on experience with AWS or GCP
- Understanding of Agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Applicant Resiliency, and Security
- Familiar with Linux/UNIX environment
- Experience working with AI agents for engineering
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Experience with networking control points such as firewalls, security groups, ingress/egress controllers
- Experience with automation testing
- Experience leveraging Terraform to define, provision, and manage cloud infrastructure
- Should be highly organized, detail-oriented, hands-on, motivated self-starter who can work independently
- Eager to learn and experiment with cutting-edge technologies
- AI enthusiast - focused on applying AI to drive meaningful impact for the team
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. 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. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. 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. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
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.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
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.
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Who's Hiring
- Google62
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- JPMorganChase14
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in cloud software engineer jobs.
- Proficiency with at least one major cloud provider such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
- Experience designing and deploying microservices or distributed systems at production scale
- Hands-on knowledge of infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes
- Strong programming skills in Python, Java, Go, or another backend language
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field
Tips for Your Cloud Software Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to cloud-native depth
Recruiters scan for specific cloud providers and services, not just the word cloud. Call out the AWS, Azure, or GCP services you've deployed in production, the scale you operated at, and whether you owned infrastructure as code or consumed it.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists cloud software engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by deployment model
Job listings that say cloud software engineer can mean anything from migrating legacy workloads to building serverless microservices. Read the responsibilities section carefully and prioritize roles where your strongest cloud layer, infrastructure, backend, or platform, is the core work.
Prepare a concrete system design narrative
Interviewers at cloud-focused companies expect you to walk through a distributed system you built end to end. Prepare two stories covering scale, failure modes, and the trade-offs you made between cost, latency, and reliability.
Highlight relevant certifications on your resume
AWS, Azure, and GCP certifications move you past resume filters at companies where cloud provider alignment matters. List the credential name and year earned in a dedicated section so automated screeners register it before a recruiter reads the file.
Negotiate the cloud tooling budget at offer stage
Many cloud engineers overlook asking about sandbox accounts, architecture review access, and professional development budgets during negotiation. These directly affect your ability to stay current with platform updates and are worth raising before you accept.
Cloud Software Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most cloud software engineers?
The companies hiring the most cloud software engineers right now include Google, Peraton, and JPMorganChase, with the largest share of openings in California, Maryland, and Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring is concentrated at cloud-native technology companies, large financial institutions modernizing infrastructure, and healthcare organizations scaling data platforms.
How many cloud software engineer jobs are remote?
About 77% of cloud software engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, making it one of the more flexible engineering disciplines to find remote work in. Platform engineering, cloud infrastructure, and backend API roles tend to offer the highest share of remote options compared to roles requiring on-site data center access.
How do you become a cloud software engineer?
Start with a solid foundation in software development, then deepen your knowledge of at least one major cloud provider by completing hands-on labs and earning an associate-level certification. Build projects that involve deploying applications using containers, managed databases, and serverless functions. Practice infrastructure as code and networking fundamentals, then apply to junior cloud or backend roles where cloud deployment is part of the core work.
Can you get hired as a cloud software engineer with little experience?
Yes, entry-level cloud software engineer roles do exist, and employers often prioritize demonstrated cloud project work over years of experience. Build a public portfolio of deployed cloud applications, contribute to open-source infrastructure projects, and earn a foundational cloud certification to show practical knowledge. Targeting companies that operate graduate programs or associate engineer tracks improves your odds at the junior level.
What does the cloud software engineer interview process look like?
Most processes start with a recruiter screen followed by a technical phone interview covering coding fundamentals and cloud architecture basics. Later rounds typically include a system design interview where you architect a distributed or cloud-native system, behavioral interviews, and occasionally a take-home or live coding exercise. Companies with a strong cloud focus often add a platform or infrastructure design round specific to their stack.
Where can I find and apply to cloud software engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to cloud software engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your cloud provider experience, seniority level, and preferred work model, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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