Senior Software Engineer - Java/Python Backend Developer

JP Morgan Services India Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase seeks a Software Engineer III to strengthen backend services using Java and Python, with AWS/Azure cloud exposure. The role focuses on secure, scalable microservices, REST APIs, and SDLC discipline, including AI-assisted development and automated testing.

You will contribute to architecture, data-driven improvements, and resilient systems within Enterprise Technology, collaborating in an agile environment to deliver trusted technology products for the firm.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts.
• Hands-on experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Experience coding in Java/Python and building microservices with REST APIs.

Responsibilities

• Execute software solutions with design, development, and troubleshooting.
• Create secure, high-quality production code and maintain algorithms.
• Leverage AI-assisted coding tools to improve code quality and delivery speed.

Skills

Java

Python

Microservices

REST APIs

CI/CD

Security

Agile

AI-assisted tooling

Cloud platforms

Education

Formal training or certification in software engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

OpenID Connect

Job description

Software Engineer III - Java/ Python Backend Developer with AWS, prompt Engineering

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 the Enterprise Technology Team 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 breakdown technical problems
• Creates secure and high-quality production code and maintains algorithms that run synchronously with appropriate systems
• Leverages enterprise-authorized AI coding assist tools within the work environment to improve code quality, delivery speed, and productivity across complex deliverables (e.g., code generation/refactoring, unit test creation, documentation), while validating outputs through peer review, automated testing, and secure coding standards; contributes learnings and reusable patterns to improve broader team effectiveness.
• 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.
• Produces architecture and design artifacts for complex applications while being accountable for ensuring design constraints are met by software code development
• 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

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
• Experience in developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large corporate environment with one or more modern programming languages and database querying languages
• Hands-on experience using enterprise-authorized AI-assisted software development tools within the work environment (e.g., for coding, test creation, troubleshooting, or documentation) with demonstrated ability to critically evaluate, validate, and refine AI-generated outputs for correctness, performance, and security.
• Understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations, secure handling of inputs/outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations; ability to guide peers on safe and effective usage within team practices.
• Proficiency in Java and Python , with experience building microservices-based applications; willingness to learn and adopt new technologies as needed.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure), distributed systems, and web technologies including RESTful APIs, web services, WebSockets, and JSON.
• Working knowledge of OAuth 2.0 / OpenID Connect concepts and secure API access patterns, including token lifecycle and validation
• Develop and operate microservices and APIs (REST/Web services, WebSockets, JSON) with strong SDLC discipline (testing, code reviews, automation, observability).
• Solid understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Familiarity with modern front-end technologies
• Exposure to cloud technologies