Software Engineer III - Alternative Asset Management Technology

JPMorganChase; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking a Software Engineer III within Asset & Wealth Management in Jersey City, NJ. You will join an agile team to design and deliver trusted, secure, scalable technology products and support critical technology solutions across multiple business functions.

You will develop production code using Java, React, and SQL, build robust backend services with Spring, and apply CI/CD and secure coding practices.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of formal software engineering experience.
• Experience in system design, development, testing, and operations.
• Proficient in Java, React, and SQL.
• Skilled in SQL querying across relational databases.
• Experience building interactive front-end with React.
• Collaborates with portfolio managers to support investment workflows.
• Backend development with Spring Framework.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools and secure coding practices.
• Understanding of responsible AI usage and data sensitivity.
• Solid knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle and agile practices.

Responsibilities

• Executes software solutions, design, development, and troubleshooting with the ability to tackle non-routine problems.
• Creates secure and high-quality production code and maintains algorithms that run with supporting systems.
• Produces architecture and design artifacts for complex applications and ensures design constraints are met.
• Gathers, analyzes, and visualizes data to enable continuous improvement of software applications.
• Identifies hidden data patterns to drive improvements in coding hygiene and system architecture.
• Contributes to engineering communities and explores new technologies.
• Utilizes AI coding assist tools to improve code quality, speed, and productivity with peer review and secure coding standards.
• Applies SDLC tools and automation capabilities to improve value delivery.

Skills

Java

React

SQL

Spring

CI/CD

Agile

Secure coding

AI-assisted dev tools

Data analysis

Tools

Spring Framework

AWS

AI coding assistants

Job description

Job Description

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

As a Software Engineer III at JPMorganChase within Asset & Wealth Management, you serve as a seasoned member of an agile team to design and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. You are responsible for carrying out 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
• Creates secure and high-quality production code and maintains algorithms that run synchronously with appropriate systems
• Produces architecture and design artifacts for complex applications while being accountable for ensuring design constraints are met by software code development
• Gathers, analyzes, synthesizes, and develops visualizations and reporting from large, diverse data sets in service of continuous improvement of software applications and systems
• Proactively identifies hidden problems and patterns in data and uses these insights to drive improvements to coding hygiene and system architecture
• Contributes to software engineering communities of practice and events that explore new and emerging technologies
• Leverages enterprise-authorized AI coding assist tools within the work environment to improve code quality, delivery speed, and productivity across complex deliverables (e.g., code generation/refactoring, unit test creation, documentation), while validating outputs through peer review, automated testing, and secure coding standards; contributes learnings and reusable patterns to improve broader team effectiveness.
• 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 3+ 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 – Java, React, and SQL.
• Proficient in writing and optimizing SQL queries for data retrieval, manipulation, and analysis across relational database systems.
• Experience developing interactive and responsive user interfaces with React, applying best practices in front-end development to deliver high-quality web applications
• Collaborate with portfolio managers to understand their needs and proactively develop solutions that streamline and enhance their investment workflows
• Expertise and proven track record of building and integrating robust backend solutions using Spring frameworks.
• Hands-on experience using enterprise-authorized AI-assisted software development tools within the work environment (e.g., for coding, test creation, troubleshooting, or documentation) 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; ability to guide peers on safe and effective usage within team practices.
• Overall knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Solid understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Exposure to cloud technologies - AWS

About Us

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

About The Team

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.