Software Engineer II (React/Java)

Worky; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is seeking a Software Engineer II to join the Digital Banking team in Jersey City, NJ. You will contribute to design, development, and secure, scalable software components across the SDLC, leveraging Java/Spring Boot, React.js, AWS, and AI-assisted tooling.

As part of an agile team, you will write high-quality code, participate in peer reviews, ensure security and reliability, and collaborate to understand data-driven requirements that drive product delivery.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification in software engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of applied experience in software design, development, testing, and reliability.
• Strong Java tech stack experience (Spring/Spring Boot) and REST services.
• Experience with cloud tech (AWS) and messaging (Kafka/JMS/MQ).
• Proficiency with React.js and modern front-end patterns.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools and secure coding practices.

Responsibilities

• Executes standard software solution design, development, and troubleshooting.
• Writes secure, high-quality code using at least one language with minimal guidance.
• Uses AI coding tools to improve quality, speed, and productivity with peer review.
• Designs and troubleshoots with awareness of upstream/downstream systems.
• Gathers and analyzes large data sets to inform secure, stable development.
• Adheres to SDLC processes and agile practices in delivery.

Skills

Java / Spring

React.js

Cloud AWS

Kafka / JMS / MQ

AI-assisted development tools

CI / CD & DevOps

Security & resiliency

SDLC & Agile

Tools

Java / Spring Boot

React.js

AWS

Kafka / JMS / MQ

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 Software Engineer II at JPMorganChase within the Digital Banking division, 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.
• Designs, develops, codes, and troubleshoots with consideration of upstream and downstream systems and technical implications
• 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
• Expertise in Java technologies/frameworks such as Spring/Spring Boot, and REST based services
• Experience in cloud technologies like AWS, messaging frameworks like Kafka, JMS, MQ.
• Strong proficiency with React.js (modern component patterns, state management, performance, testing).
• 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.
• Experience across the whole Software Development Life Cycle
• Exposure to agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

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

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’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.