Java or Python AWS Software Engineer II

About the role

You will join the Asset & Wealth Management – System of Record for Wealth Management Data Team as a Software Engineer II. In this role, you will enhance, design, and deliver secure, stable, and scalable software components for the firm’s state-of-the-art technology products while growing your skills and advancing your career.

Responsibilities

• Execute software solutions through design, development, and technical troubleshooting of multiple components within a technical product, application, or system.
• Write secure and high-quality code using the syntax of at least one programming language with limited guidance.
• Leverage enterprise-authorized AI coding assist tools to improve code quality, delivery speed, and productivity (e.g., code generation/refactoring, unit test creation, documentation), validating outputs through peer review, automated testing, and secure coding standards.
• Design, develop, code, and troubleshoot with consideration of upstream and downstream systems and technical implications.
• Apply knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve efficiency.
• Apply technical troubleshooting to break down solutions and solve problems of basic complexity.
• Gather, analyze, and draw conclusions from large, diverse data sets to identify problems and contribute to decision-making in secure, stable application development.
• Learn and apply system processes, methodologies, and skills for developing secure, stable code and systems.

Requirements

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 2+ years of 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 using one or more of Java or Python and database querying languages.
• Familiarity with relational databases.
• Exposure to AWS (Amazon Web Services).
• Hands-on experience using enterprise-authorized AI-assisted software development tools with demonstrated ability to critically evaluate and validate AI-generated outputs.
• Understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity, secure handling of inputs/outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations.
• Experience across the full Software Development Life Cycle.
• Exposure to agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with NoSQL databases.
• Working knowledge of LLMs (Large Language Models).
• Hands-on exposure to React.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package, including base salary determined by role, experience, skill set, and location.
• Commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation for eligible roles, awarded in cash and/or forfeitable equity.
• Comprehensive health care coverage.
• On-site health and wellness centers.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Backup childcare.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Mental health support and financial coaching.

About the team

J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. The team provides strategies and expertise spanning asset classes through a global network of investment professionals and helps individuals, families, and foundations take a more intentional approach to wealth management.