Backend Java Software Engineer III

Job Description We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for you to take your software engineering career to the next level. As a Backend Java Software Engineer III at JPMorgan Chase within the Commercial and Investment Bank - Digital Enablement Team, you serve as a seasoned member of an agile team to design and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. You are responsible for carrying out critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm's business objectives. Job Responsibilities • Executes software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems • Creates secure and high-quality production code and maintains algorithms that run synchronously with appropriate systems • Produces architecture and design artifacts for complex applications while being accountable for ensuring design constraints are met by software code development • Designs and implements RESTful APIs and microservices architecture to support scalable backend systems • Gathers, analyzes, synthesizes, and develops visualizations and reporting from large, diverse data sets in service of continuous improvement of software applications and systems • Proactively identifies hidden problems and patterns in data and uses these insights to drive improvements to coding hygiene and system architecture • Optimizes application performance through code profiling, database query optimization, and caching strategies • Collaborates with cross-functional teams including front-end engineers, product managers, and business stakeholders to deliver end-to-end solutions • Contributes to software engineering communities of practice and events that explore new and emerging technologies • Participates in code reviews and mentors junior engineers to promote best practices and knowledge sharing • Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills • Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 3+ years applied experience • Hands-on practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability • Proficient in coding in one or more languages such as Java, Go, Python, or Node.js, with demonstrated experience using AI coding assistants such as GitHub Copilot or similar tools to enhance productivity • Experience in developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large corporate environment with one or more modern programming languages and database querying languages • Strong experience with relational databases (SQL) and NoSQL databases, including query optimization and data modeling • Overall knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle • Solid understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform) including cloud-native application development and deployment • Demonstrated knowledge of AI/ML concepts and practical experience integrating machine learning models into production applications • Experience with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills • Experience with AI agent development and agentic frameworks such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, AutoGen, or CrewAI • Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration • Familiarity with message queuing systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ) and event-driven architectures • Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Splunk, Grafana, Prometheus) • Understanding of security best practices including authentication, authorization, and data encryption • Experience with performance testing and load testing frameworks • Exposure to distributed systems design and microservices patterns Federal Deposit Insurance Act This position is subject to Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. As such, an employment offer for this position is contingent on JPMorganChase’s review of criminal conviction history, including pretrial diversions or program entries. ABOUT US JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management. 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 J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.