Software Engineer III - Python/AWS/Kafka

Join a team where you can play a crucial role in shaping the future of a world-renowned company and make a direct and meaningful impact in a space designed for top performers.

As a Software Engineer III at JPMorgan Chase within the Cybersecurity Technology & Controls, you will join a team building model serving and agentic AI platforms on AWS.

Job responsibilities

• Work with AWS services including Lambda, API Gateway, ECS, RDS/Aurora, DynamoDB, S3, and CloudWatch 
• Develop backend services using Python (FastAPI, Flask) for model APIs, agent integrations, and automation workflows 
• Contribute to building AI agent features and intelligent automation components 
• Integrate LLM APIs (Amazon Bedrock, OpenAI) into backend services and workflows 
• Implement message queuing and event handling using Amazon SQS, SNS, Kinesis, or Kafka (MSK) 
• Assist in building model deployment pipelines and infrastructure automation using AWS services 
• Write infrastructure-as-code using Terraform or AWS CloudFormation under guidance from senior engineers 
• Implement logging and monitoring using CloudWatch, X-Ray, and other observability tools 
• Write unit tests, integration tests, and participate in code reviews 
• Collaborate with ML engineers and senior developers to understand requirements and implement solutions 

• Learn and apply AWS best practices for security (IAM, VPC, Secrets Manager) and cost optimization 

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 3+ years applied experience, including backend software development using Python
• Working knowledge of AWS Cloud services with hands-on experience in at least 3-4 core services (Lambda, API Gateway, RDS, DynamoDB, S3, SQS/SNS, or CloudWatch) 
• Basic understanding of SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Aurora) 
• Experience building RESTful APIs and understanding of microservices principles 
• Familiarity with Docker and containerization concepts 
• Understanding of version control (Git) and basic CI/CD concepts 
• Eagerness to learn about AI/ML systems, agent-based architectures, and MLOps 
• Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail 
• Good communication and teamwork skills 

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• AWS certification (Cloud Practitioner, Solutions Architect Associate, or Developer Associate) 
• Exposure to Kafka, Amazon Kinesis, MSK, or other messaging/streaming systems 
• Familiarity with LLM APIs (Amazon Bedrock, OpenAI, Anthropic) or AI frameworks (LangChain) 
• Basic understanding of ML model deployment, SageMaker, or MLOps concepts 
• Experience with Terraform or AWS CloudFormation 
• Knowledge of microservices architecture patterns and distributed systems 
• Exposure to Kubernetes (EKS) or container orchestration 

• Understanding of AWS security best practices (IAM roles, VPC, security groups) 

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. 

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

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.