Software Engineer II - Data Engineer/Applied AI (LLMs)

Aumni; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking a Data Engineering & AI Software Engineer II for its Asset & Wealth Management tech team in Plano, TX. You will contribute to secure, scalable technology products and act as a core technical contributor across multiple domains.

The role emphasizes building an agentic production data platform with full stack ownership and applying AI-first coding practices using Claude Code and related tools.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 2+ years applied experience.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise AI-assisted development tools with ability to critically evaluate AI outputs.
• Understanding of responsible AI in engineering workflows, including secure handling of data.

Responsibilities

• Execute standard software solution design, development, and debugging.
• Leverage AI coding assist tools to improve quality, speed, and productivity with peer review and testing.
• Design, develop, and troubleshoot across upstream/downstream systems and data platforms.
• Build a production data platform with full stack ownership and autonomous agents.
• Apply AI/ML thinking to develop code using Claude Code and agent tools.
• Develop AI capabilities to deliver business value within product features.
• Utilize SDLC tools to improve automation and release practices.
• Troubleshoot complex technical problems across systems.
• Analyze large datasets to identify problems and support secure, stable applications.

Skills

Frontend frameworks (React/Angular)

Python/Java/Kotlin

REST/GraphQL

Spark/Kafka/Airflow

AWS

CI/CD & containers

AI-assisted development tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD tooling

Job description

You're ready to gain the skills and experience needed to grow within your role and advance your career - and we have the perfect software engineering opportunity for you.

As a Data Engineering & Applied AI Software Engineer II at JPMorganChase within the Asset & Wealth Management, you are an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for conducting critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm’s business objectives.

Job responsibilities

• Executes standard software solution, design, development, and technical troubleshooting
  Writes secure and high-quality code using the syntax of at least one programming language with limited guidance
• Leverages enterprise-authorized AI coding assist tools within the work environment to improve code quality, delivery speed, and productivity (e.g., code generation/refactoring, unit test creation, documentation), while validating outputs through peer review, automated testing, and secure coding standards.
• Designs, develops, codes, and troubleshoots with consideration of upstream and downstream systems and technical implications
• Hands on design and development of agentic production data platform with full stack application ownership.
• AI first mindset in developing code using Claude Code, building agents to make application/platform autonomous.
• Develop AI skills, agents, MCP server in support of product capabilities to deliver business value
• 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
• Applies technical troubleshooting to breakdown solutions and solve technical problems of basic complexity
• Gathers, analyzes, and draws conclusions from large, diverse data sets to identify problems and contribute to decision-making in service of secure, stable application development
• Learns and applies system processes, methodologies, and skills for the development of secure, stable code and systems

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 2+ years applied experience
• Hands-on experience using enterprise-authorized AI-assisted software development tools within the work environment (e.g., for coding, testing, troubleshooting, or documentation) with demonstrated ability to critically evaluate and validate AI-generated outputs.
• Understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations, secure handling of inputs/outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations.
• Frontend: React or Angular with TypeScript.
• Backend: Python, Java, or Kotlin with REST or GraphQL.
• Data Engineering/Platform: Spark, Kafka, Airflow, Snowflake, and AWS.
• Platform engineering: containers, CI/CD, observability, and controlled release practices.
• Applied AI with LLMs: Claude Code, Agent, Skills, RAG, embeddings, prompt or configuration management, evaluation and guardrails, and agent tool or function calling

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Preferred financial services or Wealth Management experience, data governance or data management domain expertise, and experience evaluating and enterprise-hardening open-source software
• Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree is a plus

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

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.

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

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.

Our Asset and Wealth Management division is driven by innovators like you who are driven to create technology solutions that make us work more efficiently and help our businesses grow. It’s our mission to efficiently take care of our clients’ wealth, helping them get, and remain properly invested. Our team of agile technologists thrive in a cloud-native environment that values continuous learning using a data-centric approach in developing innovative technology solutions.

Serve as an emerging member of an agile team to design and deliver market-leading technology products in a secure and scalable way