Java Backend Software Engineer II - Databricks / PySpark / AWS

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase, headquartered in the United States, seeks a Software Engineer II to design scalable backend systems that unify client data across the firm. You will build data pipelines and services powering intelligent client insights with Java, Python, PySpark, and AWS.

Collaborate with data scientists, product managers, and engineers to deliver end-to-end solutions at scale. The Client 360 team focuses on delivering a unified view of client relationships across the Commercial & Investment

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 2+ years applied experience.
• Proficiency in Java and/or Python for backend application and service development.
• Hands-on experience with PySpark and Databricks for large-scale data processing.
• Experience building and deploying applications on AWS (e.g., Lambda, S3, EC2, RDS, or equivalent services).
• Demonstrated experience integrating AI/machine learning models, APIs, or AI-powered tooling within backend systems.
• Familiarity with React or similar frontend frameworks to support full-stack collaboration.
• Proficiency in relational databases (SQL/Oracle) and NoSQL databases.
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design, microservices, and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust, scalable backend services and APIs using Java and Python to support client data platforms.
• Build and optimize data pipelines using PySpark and Databricks to process large volumes of financial data.
• Deploy and manage cloud-based AWS infrastructure ensuring reliability, scalability, and security.
• Collaborate with data engineering, product, and analytics teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Integrate AI-powered tools to accelerate development workflows and improve code quality.
• Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, and architecture planning sessions.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues to maintain high availability and performance.
• Contribute to engineering best practices, documentation, and SDLC improvements.

Skills

Java

Python

PySpark

Databricks

AWS

AI/ML tooling

RESTful APIs

Microservices

React

SQL

NoSQL

Education

Formal training in software engineering concepts

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Databricks

LangChain

OpenAI APIs

GitHub Copilot

Job description

Join one of the world's most innovative financial institutions and help shape the future of client data and intelligence. At JPMorganChase, we invest in our engineers — giving you access to cutting‑edge tools, modern cloud infrastructure, and a collaborative culture where your contributions directly impact how we serve clients globally.

As a Software Engineer II at JPMorganChase within the Client 360 team in the Commercial & Investment Bank, you will design and develop scalable backend systems that unify and surface critical client data across the firm. You will work alongside talented engineers, data scientists, and product managers to build the data pipelines and services that power intelligent client insights. This is an opportunity to grow your engineering craft while solving complex, high‑impact problems in a fast‑paced financial technology environment.

The Client 360 team is focused on delivering a unified view of client relationships across the Commercial & Investment Bank. You will contribute to a platform that aggregates, processes, and delivers data at scale — enabling smarter decisions and stronger client outcomes across the firm.

Job responsibilities

• Design and develop robust, scalable backend services and APIs using Java and Python to support client data platforms
• Build and optimize data pipelines using PySpark and Databricks to process large volumes of structured and unstructured financial data
• Deploy and manage cloud‑based infrastructure and services on AWS, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including data engineering, product, and analytics to deliver end‑to‑end solutions
• Integrate and leverage AI‑powered developer tools to accelerate development workflows and improve code quality
• Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, and architecture planning sessions
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues, ensuring high availability and performance of backend systems
• Contribute to engineering best practices, documentation, and continuous improvement of the software development lifecycle

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification onsoftware engineeringconcepts and 2+ years applied experience
• Proficiency in Java and/or Python for backend application and service development
• Hands‑on experience with PySpark and Databricks for large‑scale data processing
• Experience building and deploying applications on AWS (e.g., Lambda, S3, EC2, RDS, or equivalent services)
• Demonstrated experience integrating or working with AI/machine learning models, APIs, or AI‑powered tooling within backend systems
• Familiarity with React or similar frontend frameworks to support full‑stack collaboration
• Proficiency in relational database management systems (RDBMS) such as SQL or Oracle, as well as NoSQL databases
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design, microservices architecture, and distributed systems

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience working with large language model frameworks or AI orchestration tools (e.g., LangChain, OpenAI APIs, or equivalent)
• Familiarity with AI‑assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot or similar) to enhance engineering productivity
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), or infrastructure‑as‑code practices
• Exposure to agile development methodologies and cross‑functional product delivery teams