Software Engineer III (Python/AWS)

Fairygodboss; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

comprehensive health care coverage

on-site health and wellness centers

retirement savings plan

backup childcare

tuition reimbursement

mental health support

financial coaching

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking a Software Engineer III to join the Applied AI/ML Software Engineering team in Jersey City. You will design and deliver trusted, secure, and scalable tech products as part of an agile team, driving architecture, coding, reviews, and cross-functional collaboration.

You will develop in Python on AWS, integrate AIML into complex workflows, and contribute to continuous improvement through data-driven insights, code reviews, and best-practice adherence.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Proven hands-on experience in Python application development.
• Understanding of software development best practices, including version control, testing, and CI/CD.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills with stakeholders.
• Familiarity with MLOps and enterprise AI tooling.
• Experience in large corporate environments with modern languages and database querying.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools and evaluating AI outputs for correctness and security.
• Knowledge of responsible AI use in engineering workflows and data handling.

Responsibilities

• Executes software solutions, design, development, and troubleshooting beyond routine approaches.
• Develop and maintain high-quality, secure applications using Python and AWS.
• Create architecture and design deliverables.
• Integrate AIML solutions into complex operations processing systems.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and agile planning sessions.
• Collaborate with SRE and production monitoring teams for reliability and performance.
• Contribute to engineering communities of practice and technology events.
• Embrace continuous learning and a can-do attitude.
• Apply SDLC tools and AI-assisted development to improve automation and value.
• Gathers and analyzes data to drive improvements in software and systems.

Skills

Python

CI/CD

MLOps

Systems design

Communication

Agile

Security

Data analysis

Education

Software engineering degree or certification

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes

Docker

Kafka

SageMaker

Bedrock

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 Applied AI/ML Software Engineering team, 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
• Develop and maintain high-quality, secure applications using Python and AWS
• Create architecture and design deliverables
• Integrate AIML solutions into complex, domain-specific operations processing systems
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and agile planning sessions
• Collaborate with SRE and production monitoring teams to ensure system reliability and performance
• Contribute to software engineering communities of practice and technology events
• Embrace continuous learning, creative problem-solving, and a can-do attitude
• 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.
• 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
• Proven hands-on experience in Python application development
• Solid understanding of software development best practices, including version control, testing, and CI/CD
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to convey design choices and communicate effectively with stakeholders
• Familiarity with Machine Learning Operations (MLOps)
• 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.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience with Cloud services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and containerized application development
• Familiarity with relational databases (e.g., Postgres) and AWS services such as S3, EKS, SageMaker, and Bedrock
• Practical experience with Kubernetes, EKS, Docker, Kafka, MLOps and Large Language Model Operations (LLMOps)
• Experience working on AIML systems and/or prior experience collaborating with data scientists

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.

• comprehensive health care coverage
• on-site health and wellness centers
• a retirement savings plan
• backup childcare
• tuition reimbursement
• mental health support
• financial coaching

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's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.