Software Engineer II (Java)

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking a Software Engineer II to join the Payment Processing team. You will contribute to design, development, and troubleshooting of backend services, focusing on secure, scalable software within an agile environment.

You will work with Java, Spring Boot, Oracle databases, and messaging systems like MQ and Kafka, applying modern SDLC practices and AI-assisted development to improve quality and delivery speed.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts.
• 2+ years of applied experience in software development.
• Experience in Java, Spring Boot, and database querying.

Responsibilities

• Executes standard software design, development, and troubleshooting.
• Writes secure, high-quality code with minimal guidance.
• Develops back-end services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Designs and optimizes database interactions with Oracle.
• Integrates MQ and Kafka for reliable data flow.
• Uses SDLC tools and AI-assisted development to improve quality.
• Analyzes large data sets to identify problems and support decisions.
• Collaborates with the team to ensure secure, scalable software.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Oracle

MQ

Kafka

Team collaboration

Security practices

Education

Software engineering certification

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 Software Engineer II at JPMorganChase within the Payment Processing team, you are part of an agile team that works to enhance, design, and deliver the software components of the firm's state-of-the-art technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. As an emerging member of a software engineering team, you execute software solutions through the design, development, and technical troubleshooting of multiple components within a technical product, application, or system, while gaining the skills and experience needed to grow within your role.

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.
• Develop and maintain back-end services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Design and optimize database interactions with Oracle.
• Integrate messaging systems such as MQ and Kafka for reliable data flow.
• 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 practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Experience in developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large corporate environment with one or more modern programming languages and database querying languages
• Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience with Oracle databases, MQ, and Kafka.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Solid problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Familiarity with modern front-end technologies
• Exposure to cloud technologies