Software Engineer III - Java / Transformative AI/LLM

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Wilmington, DE is seeking a Software Engineer III - Java for Transformative AI/LLM initiatives. You will join an agile team designing, building, and delivering secure, scalable applications across the stack using Java, React, and AWS.

The role emphasizes engineering excellence, code quality, and secure coding practices, with opportunities to impact enterprise AI solutions and drive continuous improvement in software systems.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 3+ years applied experience.
• Hands-on experience with system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools and ability to evaluate AI outputs for correctness, performance, and security.
• Understanding of responsible AI use, data sensitivity, and secure handling of inputs/outputs.
• Advanced Java skills including Java 11+, Spring Boot, and AWS integration.
• Familiarity with AWS or other cloud environments.
• Strong fundamentals in algorithms and data structures.
• Experience with SDLC and agile methodologies (CI/CD, resiliency, security).

Responsibilities

• Execute software solutions, design, development, and troubleshooting for Transformative AI applications.
• Write secure, high-quality code using Java and React with limited guidance.
• Leverage AI coding assist tools to improve code quality and delivery speed; perform peer reviews and testing.
• Apply SDLC knowledge to improve automation and operational stability.
• Design, develop, and maintain cloud-native applications on AWS; assess upstream/downstream impacts.
• Collaborate with team to foster diversity and inclusion and share learning across the group.

Skills

Java programming

AWS cloud

React frontend

CI/CD

Secure coding

AI-assisted tooling

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Tools

AWS

Spring Boot

React

CI/CD tools

Job description

Software Engineer III - Java / Transformative AI/LLM

Job Information

• Job Identification 210751624
• Job Category Software Engineering
• Business Unit Asset & Wealth Management
• Posting Date 09/18/2026, 02:18 PM
• Locations 880 Powder Mill Rd, Wilmington, DE, 19803, US
• Job Schedule Full time

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 an AWS Software Engineer III-Full Stack at JPMorgan Chase within the Transformative AI Team, you will be part of an agile team that designs, builds, and delivers innovative solutions to support our clients’ trust and estate needs. You will work across the stack, leveraging modern technologies to create secure, scalable, and high-quality applications. As a key member of our engineering team, you will execute software solutions through design, development, and technical troubleshooting, while gaining the skills and experience needed to grow within your role.

Job Responsibilities

• Execute software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting for Transformative AI applications.
• Write secure and high-quality code using Java and React, with limited guidance.
• 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.
• Design, develop, and maintain cloud-native applications on AWS, considering upstream and downstream system impacts.
• Apply knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle to improve automation and operational stability.
• Gather, analyze, and synthesize data from diverse sources to drive continuous improvement of software applications and systems.
• Proactively identify and solve technical problems, contributing to system architecture and coding hygiene.
• Collaborate with team members to foster a culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect.
• Contribute to 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.
• Hands-on experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• 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.
• Advanced skills in Java with experience developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large corporate environment, with hands-on skills in Java 11+, Spring Boot, and AWS
• Intermediate-level familiarity with AWS or other cloud environment.
• Strong coding fundamentals, including algorithms and data structures.
• Experience across the Software Development Life Cycle and agile methodologies such as CI/CD, application resiliency, and security.

Knowledge of software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, platform engineering).

Experience with Transformative AI or LLM driven solutions.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Familiar with LLMs, GitHub or CoPilot for building and maintaining robust applications
• Exposure to Infrastructure as Code and API development in the context of public cloud.
• Familiarity with event-driven architectures and modern front-end technologies such as React.
• AWS certification.

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.