Java Backend Software Engineer III Kafka / Oracle / AWS

JPMorgan Chase & Co. • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

As a Software Engineer III on JPMorganChase’s Commodities Technology team within the Commercial & Investment Bank, you will design and deliver robust Java backend services supporting high-throughput trading and data workflows across global markets. Based in Tampa, you will work with a distributed engineering team to build scalable, cloud-native solutions using AWS, Kafka, and Oracle, while ensuring the reliability and performance of systems used by traders and business stakeholders.

The role combines hands-on backend engineering with collaboration across technology, data engineering, and business teams. You will contribute to clean architecture, operational excellence, and responsible innovation, including the use and validation of enterprise-authorized AI coding tools. You will participate in Agile delivery, support production systems, and improve the resilience and security of applications.

Requirements

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts and at least 3 years of applied experience.
• Practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability using Java and the Spring Framework.
• Experience developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large corporate environment, with proficiency in Java backend development and Oracle/SQL querying.
• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka or an equivalent event-driven messaging platform in a distributed systems environment.
• Experience designing and deploying applications on AWS or an equivalent cloud platform, with an understanding of cloud-native architecture principles.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise-authorized AI-assisted software development tools for coding, testing, troubleshooting, or documentation, and the ability to critically evaluate and validate generated outputs.
• Understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity, secure handling of inputs and outputs, and resiliency and security expectations.
• Experience across the Software Development Life Cycle, including Agile practices, continuous integration and delivery, application resiliency, and security.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes in a cloud-native deployment model.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java backend services and APIs using the Spring Framework, ensuring availability, performance, and security across commodities trading workflows.
• Build and optimize event-driven data pipelines using Apache Kafka for real-time streaming and messaging between distributed systems.
• Develop and maintain Oracle database integrations, including writing efficient SQL for querying, data modeling, and operational support.
• Architect and deploy cloud-native solutions on AWS, applying practices for scalability, resiliency, and cost efficiency.
• Use enterprise-authorized AI coding-assistance tools for code generation, refactoring, unit test creation, and documentation, validating outputs through peer review, automated testing, and secure coding standards.
• Apply Software Development Life Cycle toolchain capabilities, including authorized AI-assisted development and automation, to improve the value of automation.
• Collaborate with front-office technology, data engineering, and business stakeholders to turn complex requirements into scalable, maintainable solutions.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and sprint-based delivery, supporting continuous integration and deployment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues across distributed systems, applying root-cause analysis to strengthen resilience and prevent recurrence.
• Analyze large, diverse data sets to identify problems and support decisions for secure, stable application development.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package, including base salary and, for eligible roles, commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation 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.
• Financial coaching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed