Software Engineer II-Java, Kubernetes

Job Description

You're ready to gain the skills and experience needed to grow within your role and advance your career — and we have the perfect software engineering opportunity for you.

Job Responsibilities

• Executes standard software solution, design, development, and technical troubleshooting
• Writes secure and high-quality code using the syntax of at least one programming language with limited guidance
• Leverages enterprise-authorized AI coding assist tools within the work environment to improve code quality, delivery speed, and productivity (e.g., code generation/refactoring, unit test creation, documentation), while validating outputs through peer review, automated testing, and secure coding standards.
• Designs, develops, codes, and troubleshoots with consideration of upstream and downstream systems and technical implications
• Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including enterprise-authorized AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realized by automation
• Applies technical troubleshooting to breakdown solutions and solve technical problems of basic complexity
• Gathers, analyzes, and draws conclusions from large, diverse data sets to identify problems and contribute to decision-making in service of secure, stable application development
• Learns and applies system processes, methodologies, and skills for the development of secure, stable code and systems
  
  

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 4+ years applied experience
• Foundational SRE/ops knowledge: Understanding of Linux fundamentals, networking basics (DNS, HTTP/S, TCP/IP), and how distributed systems fail (timeouts, retries, dependency issues).
• Programming/scripting ability: Ability to write and maintain automation in at least one language (e.g., Python, Java, Go, or Bash) plus comfort with Git and basic CI/CD concepts.
• Monitoring & troubleshooting skills: Hands-on experience with logs/metrics/traces, building dashboards/alerts, and using a structured approach (hypothesis-driven debugging, runbooks) to triage production issues.
• Cloud/container familiarity: Exposure to cloud platforms and modern runtime environments (containers, Kubernetes) and understanding of deployments, configuration, and secrets management .
• Baseline knowledge of software, applications and technical processes within a given technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, Android, etc.)
• Proficiency in developmental toolsets
• Basic knowledge of industry-wide technology trends and best practices
• Working knowledge of using enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment to support software engineering workflows with strong validation habits and awareness of data sensitivity
• Ability to review and validate AI-assisted code and technical recommendations before use, escalating when uncertain and following security and data handling requirements
  
  

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Exposure to cloud technologies
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS/Azure/Google Cloud) is a plus
  
  

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.

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.

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.