Java Backend Software Engineer III Kubernetes/ Docker / AWS

Join one of the most ambitious modernization efforts in financial services and help redefine how deposit banking works at a global scale. At JPMorganChase, we invest in our engineers — giving you access to cutting-edge technology, collaborative teams, and the opportunity to grow your career while solving problems that matter.

About the role

As a Software Engineer III within the Commercial & Investment Bank, Deposit 2.0 team, you will design and build cloud-native backend services that power the next generation of deposit banking infrastructure. You will work within a collaborative Agile engineering team, contributing to the full software development lifecycle while delivering highly scalable, resilient, and secure solutions. Your work will directly support the modernization of core deposit systems, enabling the firm to serve clients with greater speed, reliability, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver high-quality backend microservices using Java and the Spring framework to support deposit banking platforms
• Build and maintain cloud-native applications deployed on Kubernetes and Docker, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance
• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement to drive iterative delivery
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to define technical requirements, review architecture decisions, and align on implementation approaches
• Write clean, testable, and well-documented code while adhering to engineering best practices and internal quality standards
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, system vulnerabilities, and technical debt within backend services
• Contribute to CI/CD pipeline improvements and automation efforts to accelerate delivery and reduce deployment risk
• Partner with product and platform teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions

Requirements

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 3+ years applied experience
• Proficiency in Java and the Spring framework, with demonstrated experience building production-grade backend services
• Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration technologies including Docker and Kubernetes
• Solid understanding of cloud-native application development principles and deployment patterns
• Experience working within Agile development methodologies and cross-functional engineering teams
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design, microservices architecture, and distributed systems
• Ability to write unit, integration, and regression tests to ensure code quality and system reliability

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in financial services or highly regulated, high-availability backend environments
• Familiarity with CI/CD tooling and DevOps practices in a cloud environment
• Exposure to event-driven architecture patterns and messaging frameworks such as Kafka
• Experience with observability tooling including logging, monitoring, and distributed tracing
• Knowledge of secure coding practices and application security fundamentals

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.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package including base salary, commission-based pay, and discretionary incentive compensation
• Comprehensive health care coverage
• On-site health and wellness centers
• Retirement savings plan
• Backup childcare
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mental health support
• Financial coaching

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.