Software Engineer III - Trading Platform Development

Next Frontier Capital; 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

Job summary

JPMorganChase in Jersey City seeks an experienced Software Engineer III to join the Asset & Wealth Management Technology group. You will contribute to secure, scalable Java-based microservices and collaborative architecture decisions across multiple business domains.

As part of an agile team, you will implement streaming, non-blocking patterns, and robust APIs while embracing secure coding and automated testing practices to deliver trusted technology solutions.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts with 3+ years of practical experience.
• Hands-on design, development, testing, and operational stability across SDLC.
• Proficiency in core Java, CI/CD pipelines, and production support.
• Experience with Kafka, Rabbit MQ, MSK, and related messaging/streaming tech.
• Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases and event-driven architectures.
• Experience with caching (Redis, GemFire, Ignite) and AWS services.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and secure coding practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to design, build, and deploy applications aligned with requirements.
• Develop Java-based microservices with streaming, non-blocking, reactive paradigms.
• Work with Kafka, IBM MQ, Kubernetes, Redis, MSK, and AWS for scalable systems.
• Participate in architectural discussions and domain-driven design.
• Document services and APIs with logging, security, and monitoring in mind.
• Engage in code reviews, promote TDD/BDD, and ensure maintainability.
• Demonstrate scalability and resilience using tests and mock frameworks.
• Use AI coding tools within secure, peer-reviewed workflows.

Skills

Java

Microservices

Kafka

AWS

REST APIs

CI/CD

TDD/BDD

Security

Distributed systems

SQL/NoSQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Swagger/OpenAPI

Kubernetes

Redis

IBM MQ

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 Asset & Wealth Management Technology organization, 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.

Join a team at the forefront of trading technology innovation. You’ll work in a collaborative environment where your contributions directly support the success of our multi-asset trading platform

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers to design, build, and deploy applications aligned with business and functional requirements.
• Contribute to Java-based microservices using streaming, non-blocking, and reactive programming paradigms; write production-quality code.
• Work with Kafka, IBM MQ, Kubernetes (K8s), Redis, Amazon MSK, and AWS services to deliver scalable, efficient systems.
• Support domain-driven design adoption and participate in architectural discussions.
• Contribute to technical documentation and service APIs (Swagger/OpenAPI), ensuring strong logging, auditability, security, and monitoring.
• Participate in API design sessions and help select appropriate design patterns and integration approaches.
• Engage in code reviews; promote TDD/BDD practices to ensure maintainability and quality.
• Assist in demonstrating service scalability and resilience using mock frameworks, performance testing, and related tools.
• 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.

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
• Hands-on practical experience in core Java across the Software Development Life Cycle, including system design, application development, testing, CI/CD pipelines, and operational support.
• Experience with messaging and streaming technologies such as Kafka, IBM MQ, Rabbit MQ, MSK...
• Working knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases, and event-driven architectures.
• Experience with caching systems like Redis, GemFire, or Apache Ignite
• 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.
• Experience with distributed systems concepts and building services in patterns such as microservices and RESTful APIs.
• Practical understanding of DevOps toolchains, and agile, test-driven delivery.
• Hands-on exposure to AWS cloud services and ecosystems

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Familiarity with modern front-end technologies (React)
• Familiarity with trading systems; exposure to the FIX protocol is a plus.
• Ability to solve complex, mission-critical problems with a pragmatic, hands-on approach.
• Continuous learner and early adopter of emerging technologies and methodologies.

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 also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility.

• 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.

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JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

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. Design and deliver market-leading technology products in a secure and scalable way as a seasoned member of an agile team