Software Engineer III - Java Developer + Python + AI + Elastic search

J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase in Mumbai seeks a Software Engineer III to advance Java and Python projects with AI/Elastic Search focus. You will participate in an agile team delivering secure, scalable microservices and AI-enabled workflows.

The role requires solid Java development, Spring Boot, Elastic Search, and hands-on AI tool experience. Kubernetes, CI/CD, and secure coding practices are essential in this environment.

Qualifications

• Formal software engineering background with 3+ years of practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Executes software design, development, and troubleshooting with the ability to handle complex problems.
• Develops production-grade Java/Spring Boot code and reviews others' work.
• Leads design and delivery of scalable microservices/APIs within Spring ecosystem with strong testing.
• Leverages AI4Tech practices and enterprise AI tools to accelerate delivery while preserving quality.
• Builds AI agents that integrate with engineering workflows and supports tool calls and guardrails.
• Uses Python for prototyping, automation, or glue code when needed.
• Applies Agile, CI/CD, resiliency, and security best practices across the SDLC.

Job description

Software Engineer III - Java Developer + Python + AI + Elastic search

• Job Identification 210801248
• Job Category Software Engineering
• Business Unit Commercial & Investment Bank
• Posting Date 10/29/2026, 06:51 PM
• Locations One Central Avenue, Downtown Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, Mumbai, IN-MH, 400076, IN
• Job Schedule Full time

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 - Java Developer + Python + AI + Elastic search at JPMorgan Chase within the Commercial & Investment Bank, you'll 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 creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems
• Develops secure high-quality production code (primarily Java / Spring Boot), and reviews and debugs code written by others
• Leads the design and delivery of scalable microservices/APIs within the Spring ecosystem (e.g., Spring MVC/WebFlux, Spring Data, Spring Security), with strong testing practices
• Proactively improves engineering productivity using AI4Tech practices, including hands‑on use of Copilot/Claude Code for refactoring, test generation, documentation, and code modernization—while ensuring correctness and secure coding standards
• Builds and operationalizes AI agents that integrate with engineering workflows (e.g., PR review assistants, runbook/support agents, remediation assistants), including tool/function calling, structured outputs, and safety/guardrails
• Uses Python as needed for AI/agent prototyping, automation, evaluation harnesses, or glue code/integrations
• 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.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 3+ years applied experience
• Hands‑on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Advanced Java development experience with strong fundamentals (OO design, concurrency, performance, debugging)
• Strong hands‑on experience with Spring Boot and related frameworks (REST APIs, security, persistence), Elastic search, plus unit/integration testing.
• AI4Tech hands‑on experience using Copilot/Claude Code (or similar approved tools) to accelerate delivery while maintaining code quality, security, and test coverage
• Experience building AI agents / LLM-enabled workflows, including prompt discipline, grounding/verification strategies, and safe handling of sensitive data
• Some experience or working knowledge of Python (scripting, automation, or AI/agent prototyping)
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security
• Practical experience on Kubernetes
• 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.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience designing and operating production‑grade agentic systems (observability, evals, prompt/versioning, fallbacks, rate limits, and guardrails)
• Experience with modern microservice patterns (resiliency, distributed tracing, event‑driven design)

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 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

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.