Software Engineer III, Trading Technology

re-zoo-me; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

J.P. Morgan is seeking a Software Engineer III in Singapore to join the Trading Technology team. You will work in an agile environment designing and delivering secure, scalable market-leading technology products that support the firm’s objectives.

You will design and implement Java-based microservices, leverage Kafka, IBM MQ, Kubernetes, Redis, and AWS, and contribute to architecture discussions while ensuring high-quality coding practices with AI-assisted tooling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of applied software engineering experience.
• Hands-on coding in Java with willingness to code.
• Experience with distributed architectures handling large data or real-time updates.
• Familiarity with CI/CD and DevOps toolchains.
• Experience with Redis, Kafka or similar messaging/datastore is a plus.
• Understanding microservices, REST APIs, databases, and event-driven architectures.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy applications that meet business requirements.
• Design and implement microservices in Java with reactive techniques.
• Use Kafka, IBM MQ, Kubernetes, Redis, MSK, and AWS to build scalable services.
• Support domain-driven design and participate in architecture discussions.
• Produce API documentation (Swagger) and implement logging, security, and monitoring.
• Participate in API design sessions and review design patterns.
• Write tests using TDD/BDD and participate in code reviews.
• Validate service scalability with mock testing tools.
• Leverage enterprise AI coding assist tools to improve code quality and speed.
• Apply SDLC toolchain knowledge to improve automation value.

Skills

Java

Microservices

REST APIs

AWS

Kafka

CI/CD

DevOps

AI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Kubernetes

Redis

IBM MQ

MSK

Swagger

Kafka

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 the Trading Technology, 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

• Work alongside a team of technologists to develop and deploy applications that meet business and functional requirements.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of microservices in Java, applying streaming, non-blocking, and reactive programming techniques under the guidance of senior team members.
• Use technologies such as Kafka, IBM MQ, Kubernetes (K8s), Redis cache, MSK, and AWS to build and maintain scalable services.
• Support the team's adoption of domain-driven design principles and take part in architectural discussions.
• Assist in producing technical documentation, including service APIs using Swagger, and help implement logging, auditability, security, and monitoring features.
• Take part in API design sessions and help evaluate design patterns proposed by the team.
• Write test cases using TDD/BDD approaches and participate in code review sessions, both as a reviewer and reviewee.
• Help validate the scalability of services using mock testing frameworks and other tools.
• 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

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of Java programming, with a self-assessed proficiency of 5 out of 10 or higher, and a willingness to engage in hands‑on coding.
• Formal Training and certification on software engineering and 3+ years of applied experience
• Exposure to distributed architecture systems involving large data volumes or real‑time distribution.
• Familiarity with CI/CD, DevOps tool chains, and a test‑driven approach to agile delivery.
• Exposure to middle‑tier data caching solutions (e.g., Redis, Gemfire, Apache Ignite) and/or messaging‑based solutions (e.g., Kafka, IBM MQ) is a plus.
• Understanding of modern architectures based on microservices, REST APIs, databases, SQL, non‑SQL stores, and event‑based architecture.
• 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

• Exposure to the Spring framework and AWS cloud services.
• Familiarity with trading systems and the FIX protocol is an added advantage.
• Willingness to take on complex problems with support from senior team members.
• A constant learner, open to adopting new technologies and methodologies as the team evolves.

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

J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry‑leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.