Software Engineer III - Full Stack Java

J.P. Morgan; Auchentibber; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

J.P. Morgan is seeking a Software Engineer III in the Risk Technology group to design and deliver trusted, scalable technology products.

You will work across frontend and backend layers, using React/TypeScript on the frontend and Java Spring Boot on the backend, contributing to risk management services and secure, stable software at scale. You will collaborate with product and design teams to produce high-quality interfaces and robust services, while applying secure coding practices and CI/CD

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts.
• Hands-on experience in system design, frontend development, testing, and operational stability.
• Proficient in Java and Spring Boot; strong React/TypeScript frontend experience.
• Experience with design systems and accessible UI patterns.
• Familiar with agile CI/CD, security practices and resilient software.

Responsibilities

• Execute software solutions across design, development, and debugging, breaking down complex problems into scalable solutions.
• Create secure, high-quality production code and maintain algorithms synchronized with systems.
• Produce architecture and design artifacts for complex applications throughout the SDLC.
• Build full‑stack features with product and design teams for accessible user experiences.
• Develop frontend interfaces using React and TypeScript, with reusable components.

Skills

React

TypeScript

Java

Spring Boot

Agile methodologies

Education

Software engineering certification

Job description

Job Description

We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for you to take your software engineering career to the next level.

As a Software Engineer III at JPMorganChase within Risk Technology, you are a seasoned member of an agile team focused on designing and delivering trusted, market‑leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. You bring technical depth across the full stack — from modern React and TypeScript frontends to Java and Spring Boot backend services — and you thrive in an environment where your contributions directly support the firm's risk management objectives. This is your opportunity to grow alongside talented engineers, influence technical direction, and make a meaningful impact at one of the world's leading financial institutions.

Job responsibilities

• Execute software solutions across design, development, and technical troubleshooting, thinking beyond conventional approaches to break down complex problems and build scalable solutions
• Create secure, high-quality production code and maintain algorithms that run synchronously with appropriate systems
• Produce architecture and design artifacts for complex applications, ensuring design constraints are met throughout the software development lifecycle
• Build and maintain full-stack features in close partnership with product and design teams to deliver high-quality, accessible user experiences
• Develop modern web interfaces using React and TypeScript, leveraging reusable components and patterns aligned to established design systems
• Ensure user interface implementations follow accessibility best practices, including keyboard navigation, semantic markup, and assistive technology support
• Design and implement backend services and APIs using Java and Spring Boot, including integration with data stores and downstream systems
• Gather, analyze, and synthesize large, diverse data sets to develop visualizations and reporting that drive continuous improvement of software applications
• Proactively identify hidden problems and patterns in data, using insights to improve coding hygiene and system architecture
• Contribute to software engineering communities of practice and events that explore new and emerging technologies
• Leverages enterprise‑authorized AI coding assist tools within the work environment to improve code quality, delivery speed, and productivity (e.g., code generation/refactoring, unit test creation, documentation), while validating outputs through peer review, automated testing, and secure coding standards
• 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 proficient applied experience
• Hands‑on practical experience in system design, Frontend application development, testing, and operational stability
• Proficient in coding in one or more languages, with demonstrated strength in Java and building services with Spring Boot or equivalent frameworks
• Strong experience building frontend applications with React and TypeScript
• Experience working with design systems and component libraries, applying consistent user interface standards at scale
• Working knowledge of web accessibility principles and implementing accessible user interface patterns
• Experience developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large‑scale environment using one or more modern programming languages and database querying languages
• Solid understanding of agile methodologies, including continuous integration and delivery, application resiliency, and security practices
• Demonstrated knowledge of software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline such as cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, or mobile
• Hands‑on experience using enterprise‑authorized AI‑assisted software development tools within the work environment (e.g., for coding, testing, troubleshooting, or documentation) with demonstrated ability to critically evaluate and validate AI-generated outputs
• Understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations, secure handling of inputs/outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Familiarity with modern frontend technologies, including state management patterns, build tooling, and testing frameworks
• Experience with API design and integration patterns, including REST; exposure to event‑driven architectures is a plus
• Exposure to cloud technologies and cloud‑native development practices
• Experience building automated tests across the stack, including unit, integration, and user interface testing

About Us

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first‑class business in a first‑class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long‑term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

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.

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.