Software Engineer III - AWS Architecture

JPMorgan Chase; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase in Plano, TX seeks a Software Engineer III to design, develop, and deploy large-scale, AWS-based solutions within the AWM LOB. You will work on secure, scalable systems, participate in an agile team, and contribute to trusted market-leading technology products.

The role emphasizes serverless design with Lambda, Kubernetes/EKS, and ECS, uses SQS/SNS, and involves AI-assisted development tools, data processing, and performance tuning of RDS/PostgreSQL.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts
• 5+ years hands-on experience in large-scale, event-driven AWS architectures
• Expertise with AWS Lambda, Kubernetes/EKS and ECS
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools and secure coding practices
• Strong knowledge of RDS/PostgreSQL performance tuning and high availability
• Experience delivering production-grade software within a large corporate environment

Responsibilities

• Distributed data processing (Spark), schema governance, and data quality controls
• Design and develop Messaging patterns with SQS/SNS, DLQs, idempotency, and exactly-once/effective-once processing
• Produce architecture and design artifacts for complex applications
• Gathers, analyzes, visualizes data and develops reporting for continuous improvement
• Identify hidden data patterns to drive improvements in coding hygiene and architecture
• Contribute to communities of practice and explore emerging technologies

Skills

Cloud architecture

Agile methodologies

AI-assisted development tools

Data processing

Troubleshooting complex systems

Education

Formal training or certification in software engineering

Tools

AWS Lambda

Kubernetes/EKS

ECS

SQS/SNS

PostgreSQL

Spark

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 JPMorgan Chase within the AWM LOB, you serve as a seasoned member of an agile team to design and deliver large-scale trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way on AWS Cloud. You are responsible for designing, developing and deploying critical AWS based technology solutions across multiple technical areas in support of the firm's business objectives.

Job responsibilities:

• Distributed data processing (Spark), schema governance, and data quality controls

• Design and develop Messaging patterns with SQS/SNS, DLQs, idempotency, and exactly-once/effective-once processing

• 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.

• RDS/PostgreSQL performance tuning, partitioning, and high availability

• 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

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 3+ years applied experience

• 5+ years hands-on practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability for l arge-scale, event-driven AWS architectures using AWS Lambda, Kubernetes/EKS and ECS workload orchestration, scaling, and resiliency

• 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.

• Design and develop Serverless systems (Lambda), cold start mitigation, and observability

• Designing , implementing and operating large-scale, event-driven AWS architectures

• AWS Lambda, Kubernetes/EKS and ECS workload orchestration, scaling, and resiliency

• Proficient in Serverless systems like AWS Lambda using Messaging Patterns like SQS/SNS and DLQs

• Experience in developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large corporate environment with one or more modern programming languages and database querying languages

• Hands on experience of RDS/PostgreSQL performance tuning, partitioning, and high availability

• Demonstrated knowledge of software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Deep Experience in cloud technologies, and Artificial Intelligence Models

• OpenSearch operations, indexing strategy, and cost/performance optimization

• End-to-end observability (metrics, logs, traces), on-call readiness, and incident response

• Solid understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security

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