Software Engineer III — Asset & Wealth Management (AM Services) — New Jersey (Onsite)

Next Frontier Capital; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase in New Jersey seeks a Software Engineer III within Asset & Wealth Management (AM Services). You will join an agile team to design and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, scalable way, applying modern patterns across backend and full-stack work.

You will own critical features, contribute to microservices and RESTful APIs, and leverage CI/CD, automated testing, and enterprise AI-assisted coding tools, while collaborating with stakeholders to drive rapid,

Qualifications

• Formal training or equivalent practical experience in software engineering, with 3+ years applied experience.
• Experience in system design, development, testing, and operational stability.
• Experience coding in Java and SQL in large corporate environments.
• Experience with distributed systems, microservices, and RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with SDLC, agile delivery, and AI-assisted development tools.
• Understanding of responsible AI use, data sensitivity, and secure coding.

Responsibilities

• Executes software solutions, design, development, and troubleshooting across multiple applications.
• Creates secure production code and maintains scalable services.
• Works across backend and full-stack delivery in distributed systems.
• Produces architecture artifacts and ensures design constraints are met.
• Participates in on-call rotations and incident resolution.
• Collaborates with stakeholders in an agile environment.

Skills

Java

SQL

Microservices

REST APIs

CI/CD

Agile

Tools

Spring

Kafka

AWS

Oracle

PostgreSQL

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 (AM Services), 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, enabling innovative investment and holdings capabilities through a unified services ecosystem with standardized data models and reusable components.

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 and services that integrate with appropriate systems.
• Works independently across multiple applications/technologies, contributing to backend and full-stack delivery across distributed systems (e.g., microservices and service integrations).
• Produces architecture and design artifacts for complex applications while being accountable for ensuring design constraints are met by software code development.
• Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain to improve delivery outcomes (e.g., CI/CD, automated testing, code review, observability).
• 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.
• Uses data as part of the software development process by gathering, analyzing, synthesizing, and developing reporting/visualizations from large, diverse data sets; identifies hidden problems and patterns and uses insights to drive improvements to coding hygiene and system architecture.
• Participates in an on-call/support rotation (primarily during business hours) and drives timely incident resolution and root-cause remediation.
• Collaborates effectively with stakeholders and partner teams; communicates clearly and incorporates feedback to drive iteration and delivery in an agile environment.
• Continues ongoing skill development and applies growth in proficiency across more than one technical area/discipline.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts, or equivalent practical experience, and minimum 3+ years of 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 (e.g., Java, SQL).
• Experience with distributed systems concepts and building services in patterns such as microservices and RESTful APIs.
• Overall knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle and agile delivery practices.
• Hands-on experience using enterprise-authorized AI-assisted software development tools within the work environment, 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.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Familiarity with common enterprise frameworks and platforms (e.g., Spring, messaging/streaming such as Kafka, cloud platforms such as AWS).
• Experience with relational databases such as Oracle and/or PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with modern front-end technologies (helpful for full-stack scope).

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.

Design and deliver market-leading technology products in a secure and scalable way as a seasoned member of an agile team