Software Engineer III - Full Stack

JPMorganChase; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase in Jersey City is seeking a Software Engineer III to contribute to scalable, secure applications with end-to-end ownership across backend and frontend.

You will design Python services, build React UIs, deploy to AWS, and integrate AI/LLM capabilities into production systems, working in a fast-paced, Agile environment.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts and 3+ years applied experience.
• Strong Python, React + TypeScript for functional, maintainable UIs; cloud-native development with AWS.
• Hands-on experience with LLMs and agent frameworks in production environments.
• Relational databases knowledge (PostgreSQL/Aurora) and REST/API patterns.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and secure coding practices.
• Understanding of SDLC and agile methodologies (CI/CD, security, resiliency).
• Experience with Kubernetes/EKS and infrastructure-as-code is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Executes software solutions with design, development, and debugging across backend and frontend
• Design and build Python services and APIs; develop responsive UIs with React/TypeScript
• Deploy cloud-native systems on AWS; containerization and microservices
• Integrate LLM APIs/agents into real workflows and user experiences
• Work with PostgreSQL/Aurora for schema design, queries, and state management
• Write tests, review code, and contribute to automated testing and documentation
• Apply AI-assisted development tools to improve code quality and delivery

Skills

Python

React

JavaScript/TypeScript

AWS

LLMs/AI

PostgreSQL

REST APIs

CI/CD

Job description

Job Description

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

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 the Corporate Sector, 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 will develop end-to-end AI-enabled products; own features across backend and frontend, deploy to cloud infrastructure, and integrate LLM/agent capabilities into production systems. The role values practical delivery, strong fundamentals, and clear collaboration.

Job Responsibilities

• Executes software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or breakdown technical problems
• Design and build clean, testable Python services and APIs; optimize for reliability and performance. Build maintainable UIs using React and modern JavaScript/TypeScript. Integrate LLM APIs and/or agent frameworks into real workflows and user experiences. Develop cloud-native systems using containers, microservices, and AWS (preferred).
• Work with PostgreSQL/Aurora: schema design, querying, and state/session management patterns. Write tests, debug issues, review code, and ship iteratively in a fast-paced environment.
• 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.
• 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

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 3+ years applied experience
• Strong Python (clean architecture, testing, performance awareness), Solid React + modern JavaScript/TypeScript for functional, maintainable UIs. Cloud-native development experience: containers + APIs/microservices + at least one major cloud (AWS preferred).
• Hands-on experience building with LLMs and agentic AI (LLM APIs and/or frameworks such as Google ADK, LangGraph, or similar) production or real deployed work, not just prototypes.
• Working knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL/Aurora), including schema design and query patterns. Strong fundamentals: data structures, REST/APIs, Git, testing, debugging.
• 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

• Familiarity with the Model Context Protocol (MCP) or building tools/plugins for AI agents.
• Experience with RAG, prompt engineering, evaluations, and/or production guardrails.
• Kubernetes/EKS, AWS Lambda, and infrastructure-as-code.
• Observability/tracing tooling (e.g., OpenTelemetry, Arize Phoenix).
• Experience in regulated/enterprise environments with security and governance requirements.

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. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

• 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.

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