Lead Software Engineer - Servicenow

JPMorgan Chase JPMorgan Chase · Banking · Dublin, Ireland · Corporate Sector

Lead Software Engineer for the ServiceNow platform at JPMorgan Chase, focusing on developing and optimizing technology solutions. The role involves leading and coaching a team of engineers, collaborating with business analysts, and designing/coding software for the ServiceNow platform. A key aspect is driving the adoption of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted engineering practices to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes, while ensuring responsible AI use and validation standards.

What you'd actually do

  1. Provide oversight, and coaching for a team of entry-level to mid-level software engineers that work on basic to moderately complex tasks
  2. Be accountable for decisions that influence teams’ execution and implementation of processes and procedures
  3. Collaborate with the Business Analysis team for producing estimates and agile delivery plans, stakeholders etc.
  4. Identify and mitigates issues to execute a book of work while escalating issues as necessary
  5. Design, code, test, and deliver software leveraging firm-wide frameworks and best practices for the ServiceNow platform.

Skills

Required

  • Significant software development experience with proven ServiceNow architect/team lead responsibilities
  • ServiceNow certifications: CSA, CAD, CIS–ITSM
  • Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
  • Experience leading teams of technologists and driving strategic initiatives. Hiring, developing, mentoring, and recognizing talent.
  • Strong understanding of SDLC and ITIL practices.
  • Expertise in resource allocation and project planning to deliver within timelines.
  • Deep knowledge of ServiceNow architecture, data/security models, and application framework; strong integrations and authentication patterns.
  • Proficiency in performance optimization (scripts, indexing, queries, tuning), Performance Analytics (KPIs, reporting), and JavaScript/AngularJS for reusable, testable components

Nice to have

  • AI-assisted code review/refactoring
  • test strategy acceleration
  • incident/root-cause analysis support
  • secure coding
  • peer review
  • automated testing

What the JD emphasized

  • Demonstrated experience leading effective use of approved AI-assisted software development tools
  • Strong understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows