Senior Java Backend Engineer - Kafka, AWS & Oracle

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase in Tampa seeks a Software Engineer III to design and deliver robust Java backend services that support high-throughput trading and data workflows across global markets. You will contribute to a distributed engineering team building scalable, cloud-native solutions using AWS, Kafka, and Oracle, ensuring reliability and performance for traders and stakeholders.

Based in Tampa, you will work with a team that values clean architecture, operational excellence, and responsible

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 3+ years applied experience
• Hands-on Java backend development experience with Spring Framework
• Experience in a large corporate environment with Oracle/SQL querying
• Experience with Kafka or equivalent event-driven platforms
• Cloud deployment experience on AWS and cloud-native architectures
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools with validated outputs
• Awareness of secure coding, resiliency, and compliance in engineering workflows
• Exposure to SDLC, Agile methodologies, CI/CD and security practices

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java backend services and APIs using Spring Framework
• Build and optimize event-driven data pipelines with Kafka for real-time streaming
• Develop and maintain Oracle database integrations and SQL querying
• Architect and deploy cloud-native solutions on AWS
• Leverage AI coding assist tools to improve code quality, delivery speed, and productivity
• Engage with SDLC tools and automation to improve development value
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex requirements into scalable solutions
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and support CI/CD and deployment practices
• Troubleshoot production issues and apply root-cause analysis
• Analyze large datasets to inform secure, stable application development

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

Kafka

AWS

Oracle/SQL

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Oracle

SQL

Job description

JPMorganChase in Tampa seeks a Software Engineer III to design and deliver robust Java backend services that support high-throughput trading and data workflows across global markets. You will contribute to a distributed engineering team building scalable, cloud-native solutions using AWS, Kafka, and Oracle, ensuring reliability and performance for traders and stakeholders.

Based in Tampa, you will work with a team that values clean architecture, operational excellence, and responsible