Software Engineer II - Platform Engineer Databricks

Socket.dev; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking a Software Engineer II within the Chief Data Analytics Office to join the AIML Data Platforms Team. You will contribute to building trusted, scalable data and analytics products in a secure environment.

The role focuses on designing and implementing cloud data solutions on AWS, Databricks, and AI-assisted development tools, with emphasis on code quality, automation, and collaboration with data engineering, ML, and application teams.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts.
• Hands-on practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Proficiency in Python and/or Java with automated unit testing.
• Experience with AWS provisioning and cloud services.
• Experience with GitHub/Bitbucket, Jenkins, and artifact repositories.

Responsibilities

• Develops software solutions with ability to tackle non-routine problems.
• Builds data platform solutions around Data Lake tools on AWS.
• Identifies data patterns to improve code quality and architecture.
• Maintains a managed AWS Databricks platform and supports related teams.
• Collaborates across data engineering, Data Science/ML, and integration teams.
• Applies AI-assisted development tools with emphasis on secure coding standards.

Skills

Python

Java

Automated unit testing

AWS

Terraform

Spark

Databricks

AI-assisted development tools

Secure coding

Cloud data platforms

Education

Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts

Tools

GitHub/Bitbucket

Jenkins

Pypi/Maven Artifactory

Databricks

Job description

We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for you to take your software engineering career to the next level.

The Chief Data & Analytics Office (CDAO) at JPMorgan Chase is responsible for accelerating the firm’s data and analytics journey. This includes ensuring the quality, integrity, and security of the company's data, as well as leveraging this data to generate insights and drive decision-making. The CDAO is also responsible for developing and implementing solutionsthat support the firm’s commercial goals by harnessing artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to develop new products, improve productivity, and enhance risk management effectively and responsibly.

As a Software Engineer II at JPMorgan Chase within the Chief Data Analytics Office - AIML Data Platforms Team, youare 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 software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems
• Solves the company’s most challenging cloud data platform problems by building innovative technical solutions around Data Lake tools
• Proactively identifies hidden problems and patterns in data and uses these insights to drive improvements to coding hygiene and system architecture
• Designs, implements, and maintains a managed AWS Databricks platform, and provides engineering and operational support for the platform to SRE and app teams.
• Performs platform design, set-up and configuration, workspace administration, resource monitoring, providing engineering support to data engineering teams, Data Science/ML, and Application/integration teams.
• 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.
• 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

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
• Hands-on experience with Python and/or Java application program development with use of automated unit testing
• Hands-on experience with AWS services including provisioning infrastructure using automated tools
• Hands-on experience with GitHub / Bitbucket code versioning tool, Jenkins build tool and pypi / maven artifactory integrations
• Experience in developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large corporate environment with one or more modern programming languages and database querying languages
• Knowledge of Big Data distributed compute frameworks like Spark and Terraform
• 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.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Hands-on experience with Big Data Spark Data Pipeline development
• Hands-on experience with Terraform Enterprise Infrastructure provisioning
• Hands-on experience with Databricks
• Knowledge of Platform Administration, Monitoring and Resiliency

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

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.