Java Software Engineer III - Kafka

JPMorganChase; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase in Tampa is seeking a Software Engineer III to design, develop, and troubleshoot complex applications, delivering secure production code and scalable solutions.

You will work with Java/Spring Boot, microservices, REST APIs, and cloud platforms, applying AI-assisted tooling within a disciplined SDLC, collaborating across teams to enhance data-driven services and system reliability.

Qualifications

• Formal training in software engineering concepts and 3+ years applied experience.
• Experience in developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large corporate environment using Java/Spring Boot/Microservices/REST APIs.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise AI-assisted development tools and ability to validate outputs for correctness, performance, and security.
• Understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows and secure handling of data.

Responsibilities

• Executes software solutions, design, development, and troubleshooting beyond routine approaches.
• Creates secure and high-quality production code and maintains algorithms with system alignment.
• Produces architecture/design artifacts for complex applications and ensures design constraints are met by code.
• Gathers and analyzes large, diverse data sets to improve software applications and systems.
• Identifies hidden data patterns to drive improvements in coding hygiene and architecture.
• Contributes to engineering communities of practice and explores emerging technologies.
• Leverages AI coding assist tools to improve quality, speed, and productivity with peer review and secure coding standards.
• Applies SDLC tools and AI-assisted development to enhance automation.
• Adds to team culture of diversity and inclusion.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

REST APIs

AWS

Azure

GCP

CI/CD

DevOps

AI-assisted tools

Tools

Kubernetes

Git

Terraform

Job description

Software Engineer III – JPMorgan Chase

Software Engineer III – JPMorgan Chase

Job Responsibilities

• Executes software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems
• Creates secure and high-quality production code and maintains algorithms that run synchronously with appropriate systems
• 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
• Contributes 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 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
• Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Formal training or certification on Software Engineering concepts and 3+ years applied experience
• Experience in developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large corporate environment with one or more modern programming languages and database querying languages - Java / Spring Boot / Microservices / RestAPIs
• 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
• Hands-on practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Hands-on expertise with Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices
• Practical Cloud native experience

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Familiarity with modern front-end technologies such as React, Angular, or similar JavaScript framework
• Exposure to AWS cloud technologies -- EC2, EKS, RDS, S3, Lambdas
• Experience within a Banking and/or Payments environment

Benefits and Compensation

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more.

Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans.