Software Engineer [Multiple Positions Available]

DESCRIPTION:

Duties: Gather user requirements, translate them into technical user stories and contribute to planning and grooming sessions. Produce architecture and design artifacts, troubleshoot technical issues, and implement fault tolerant microservices. Create low level designs and translate them into high quality secure code. Build applications and ensure successful integration with upstream/downstream systems. Promote changes to prod/non-prod environments and resolve issues that arise. Work closely with technology and product teams to resolve complex problems, refine user stories, and ensure successful project delivery using agile methodology. Identify and mitigate technical and application risk, ensuring the stability and security of application. Research new technologies, contribute to engineering communities and identify opportunity to fix recurring issues and continuously upgrade the tech stack. Mentor junior/mid-level developers on best practices, engage in code reviews and provide feedback to improve code quality. Utilize knowledge of consumer financial products and regulatory requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum education and experience required: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Software Engineering or related field of study plus 7 years (84 months) of experience in the job offered or as Software Engineer, System Analyst, or related occupation.

Skills Required: This position requires experience with the following: designing book-keeping financial applications by using Java and Python to build the server side infrastructure required for users to interact with the risk management system, using the Solace technology as a message broker, using Spring Boot as the server technology; developing Python scripts to generate trade reports and build microservices to make available client and user reference data through Python Bottle web servers; querying databases using a combination of Python and SQL and manipulating data for scheduled reporting; designing financial applications with Python and Java; employing Java's Stream API, lambda expressions, and leveraging advanced techniques from recent JDK versions, including Garbage Collector optimizations; using JProfiler and Eclipse MAT to identify issues and memory leaks, tune garbage collection; developing low latency FIX-compliant applications using QuickFIX; designing scalable microservices with Spring Boot, exposing REST APIs, documenting them with Swagger, securing them with Kerberos and manage dependencies with Maven and Gradle; building and deploying scalable, high-throughput infrastructures using the UM suite, including UME (Ultra Messaging Enterprise), and LBM (Latency Busters Messaging); developing low-latency, high- performance applications using the AMPS technology (Advanced Message Processing System), integrating it with trading applications for real-time data storage and subscription; implementing replication mechanisms for data integrity, auto-expiry for unnecessary data, and support for processing JSON, XML, and Protocol Buffers data types; designing messaging solutions for application connectivity with upstream and downstream systems using MQ, Nirvana, Solace, and Spring-Kafka; integrating applications with Splunk for logging and Grafana for real-time metrics monitoring; implementing caching solutions with EHCache and Lucene Cache to optimize performance; developing testing using JUnit, Mockito for object mocking and JOCOCO for code coverage; deploying applications on UNIX operating systems; implementing CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins 2.0 and Jules for automated build, testing, and deployment; managing source code changes with Git and Bitbucket; integrating applications with KDB+ for publishing RFQ workflow details, supporting trade analytics and historical data processing; designing applications with the ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) for log aggregation and data visualization; developing cloud- native applications for deployment on AWS using Terraform; automating regular health checks and business processes with Cron Jobs, Spring Scheduler, and Autosys Job and integrating Java Mail Service (JMS) for trade execution notifications.

Job Location: 575 Washington Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07310.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. For those in eligible roles, discretionary incentive compensation which may be 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. In addition, please visit: https://careers.jpmorgan.com/us/en/about-us.

Full-Time. Salary:  $178,800 - $215,000 per year.

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

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.