Senior Java Backend Engineer — Secure, Scalable Systems

Fairygodboss; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking a Software Engineer III in New Jersey to join a fast-paced, agile team focused on secure, scalable market-leading technology. You will design, develop, and troubleshoot complex backend services while leveraging AI-assisted tools to improve quality and speed.

You will contribute to architectures, participate in peer reviews, and work across data-rich domains to deliver reliable software for digital markets execution.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 3+ years applied experience.
• Hands-on practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Proficient in coding with Java, with strong back-end engineering experience.
• Experience building and supporting Java services using Spring Boot and reactive programming concepts.
• Experience developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large corporate environment with one or more modern programming languages and database querying languages.
• Experience working with event-driven / messaging architectures, middleware (e.g., AMPS, Solace, Kafka, Tibco EMS or similar) and databases.
• Hands-on experience using enterprise-authorized AI-assisted software development tools within the work environment 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.
• Overall knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Solid understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security.
• Ability to operate effectively in, modernize, and extend legacy trading frameworks (e.g., state-machine-driven architectures), with strong troubleshooting and production support mindset.

Responsibilities

• Executes software solutions and designs, develops, and troubleshoots complex problems.
• Writes secure, high-quality production code and maintains algorithms.
• Produces architecture and design artifacts ensuring code meets constraints.
• Leverages AI-assisted coding tools to improve quality and speed, with peer reviews.
• Applies SDLC tools and automation to improve value.
• Develops visualizations and reports from large data sets for improvement.
• Identifies hidden data patterns to improve coding hygiene and architecture.
• Contributes to engineering communities exploring new tech.
• Promotes diversity, inclusion, and respect within the team.

Skills

Java backend

Spring Boot

Reactive programming

Event-driven architectures

AI-assisted development

Agile methodologies

CI/CD

Security

Debugging & troubleshooting

Production support

Tools

AMPS

Solace

Kafka

Tibco EMS

Job description

JPMorganChase is seeking a Software Engineer III in New Jersey to join a fast-paced, agile team focused on secure, scalable market-leading technology. You will design, develop, and troubleshoot complex backend services while leveraging AI-assisted tools to improve quality and speed.

You will contribute to architectures, participate in peer reviews, and work across data-rich domains to deliver reliable software for digital markets execution.