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Senior Lead Software Engineer in JPMorgan Chase's VPC Network organization, focusing on building secure, scalable software-defined networking products. Contribute to design and implementation of JPMC-VPC, a software-defined networking platform transforming legacy infrastructure. Develop core components (control plane, data plane, software gateways, load balancers, IPAM) and deliver production-grade code in Go, Python, or C/C++. Collaborate across business, product, and technology teams, work with vendor partners, participate in open-source communities, and promote modern development practices and an inclusive culture.

Compensation: Not specified GBP
City: London
Country: United Kingdom

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Location: LONDON, LONDON, United Kingdom

Are you ready to make a lasting impact and drive innovation in a world-class technology environment? At JPMorganChase, you join a team of top talent dedicated to shaping the future of networking. Youll work in a collaborative, agile setting where your expertise advances next-generation solutions and supports career growth. We value your contributions and empower you to stay at the forefront of industry trends. Join us and thrive in a culture built on diversity, opportunity, and respect.

Job Summary:
As a Senior Lead Software Engineer in the VPC Network organization, you will use your engineering expertise to enhance, build, and deliver secure, stable, and scalable technology products. Youll contribute to the design and implementation of JPMC-VPC, a software-defined networking platform that will transform our legacy infrastructure. You will help modernize our network platform, advancing next-generation solutions to support resilience, scale, and continued innovation. Youll collaborate across teams and with industry partners, driving technical excellence and fostering an inclusive culture.

Job Responsibilities:

Contribute to the strategy and development of multiple products, applications, and technologies within the portfolio

Design and implement core components of JPMC-VPC, including control plane, data plane, software gateways, load balancers, and IPAM systems

Develop high-quality code solutions and contribute to new production code capabilities across teams

Write production-quality code in Go, Python, or C/C++ for networking infrastructure

Communicate complex technical issues, trends, and approaches to senior leadership to support informed decision-making

Collaborate with vendor partners on roadmap and integration

Participate in open-source communities and industry forums

Implement technical methods and best practices aligned with modern product development methodologies

Develop reusable software frameworks for use across teams and functions

Collaborate effectively across business, product, and technology teams, managing stakeholder relationships

Champion our culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

Experience in systems engineering, networking, or distributed systems

Practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability

Proficiency in one or more programming languages: Go, Python, C/C++, Rust

Demonstrated experience collaborating across functions and teams to deliver value

Hands-on experience with software-defined networking technologies such as OVN, OVS, or equivalent

Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, routing, switching, and load balancing

Experience with modern development practices such as CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and observability

Experience applying technical expertise to solve complex technology problems across various disciplines

Solid practical cloud native experience

Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

Experience with DPU/SmartNIC technologies

Knowledge of high-performance networking frameworks including eBPF, XDP, DPDK

Experience with CNI implementations and Kubernetes networking

Understanding of advanced routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, EVPN

Familiarity with integrating AI/ML capabilities into software systems and using generative AI tools to accelerate development cycles

Elevate your engineering career by modernizing our network platform as a Senior Lead Software Engineer in the VPC Network organization.