Software Engineer III - PySpark/AWS/Databricks

Next Frontier Capital; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking a Software Engineer III to join Corporate Technology and help design and deliver secure, scalable technology products. You will work on critical solutions, contribute to architecture, and ensure data-driven improvements across complex data sets.

Responsibilities include building production-grade code, applying AI-assisted development tools, and upholding security and resiliency standards within an agile environment.

Qualifications

• 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 modern programming languages and database querying languages.
• Hands-on use of enterprise AI-assisted development tools with ability to evaluate outputs for correctness, performance and security.
• Understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows and data sensitivity considerations.
• Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle and agile methodologies (CI/CD, resiliency, security).
• Experience with one or more programming languages/frameworks (Python, PySpark, Big Data, Data pipelines, ML).
• Strong SQL skills and ability to validate data quality at scale.
• Experience configuring Spark clusters and AWS services (EMR, EC2, S3, CloudWatch).
• Databricks and Data Pipelines experience.

Responsibilities

• Executes software solutions, design, development, and troubleshooting with ability to handle complex problems.
• Creates secure, high-quality production code and maintains algorithms.
• Leverages enterprise AI coding assist tools to improve code quality, delivery speed, and productivity with peer review and automated testing.
• Applies SDLC tools including AI-assisted development to improve automation.
• Produces architecture and design artifacts for complex applications and ensures constraints are met.
• Gathers and analyzes data to develop visualizations and reporting for continuous improvement.
• Identifies hidden problems in data to improve coding hygiene and system architecture.

Skills

System design

Application development

Operational stability

AI-assisted development tools

CI/CD

Security & resiliency

Python

SQL

Spark

AWS (EMR, EC2, S3, CloudWatch)

Education

Software engineering training/certification

Tools

Databricks

Airflow

Control-M

AWS services

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 Technology, 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 breakdown technical problems
• Creates secure and high-quality production code and maintains algorithms that run synchronously with appropriate systems
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Good knowledge of Machine Learning modelling as an engineer
• Experience in working with one or more programming language(s) and framework(s) (i.e., Python, PySpark, Big Data, Data pipeline, Machine Learning, etc.)
• Strong SQL skills with ability to validate features and data quality at scale
• Experience configuring and optimizing Spark clusters for processing large data.
• Hands‑on experience working with AWS services including EMR, EC2, S3, and CloudWatch
• Working knowledge on Databricks in creating Data Pipelines, Machine learning models deployment.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Familiarity with modern front-end technologies
• Experience in Cloud Technologies (i.e., AWS - Databricks preferred)
• Understands Python Machine Learning libraries and ecosystems (i.e., Pandas, Numpy, etc.)
• AWS certifications (e.g. Solutions Architect Associate)
• Exposure to workflow orchestration tools (Apache Airflow, Control M etc)

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

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success. Design and deliver market-leading technology products in a secure and scalable way as a seasoned member of an agile team