Java Backend Software Engineer III Kafka / Oracle / AWS

We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for you to take your software engineering career to the next level.

As a Software Engineer III at JPMorganChase within the Commodities Technology team of the Commercial & Investment Bank, you will design and deliver robust Java backend services that support high-throughput trading and data workflows across global markets.

Based in Tampa, you will contribute to a distributed engineering team building scalable, cloud-native solutions leveraging AWS, Kafka, and Oracle - ensuring the reliability and performance of systems that traders and business stakeholders depend on daily.

You will bring hands-on backend engineering depth and a collaborative mindset to a team that values clean architecture, operational excellence, and responsible innovation.

This is an opportunity to deepen your technical expertise while making a measurable impact on systems that operate at the intersection of technology and global finance.

Job responsibilities



* Design, develop, and maintain Java backend services and APIs using Spring Framework, ensuring high availability, performance, and security across commodities trading workflows


* Build and optimize event-driven data pipelines using Apache Kafka to support real-time data streaming and messaging between distributed systems


* Develop and maintain Oracle database integrations, writing efficient SQL for data querying, modeling, and operational support


* Architect and deploy cloud-native solutions on AWS, applying best practices for scalability, resiliency, and cost efficiency


* Leverage enterprise-authorized AI coding assist tools to improve code quality, delivery speed, and productivity - including code generation, refactoring, unit test creation, and documentation - while validating outputs through peer review, automated testing, and secure coding standards


* Apply knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including enterprise-authorized AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realized through automation


* Collaborate with cross-functional teams including front-office technology, data engineering, and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into scalable, maintainable solutions


* Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint-based delivery cycles, supporting continuous integration and deployment practices


* Troubleshoot and resolve production issues across multi-layered distributed systems, applying root cause analysis to improve system resilience and prevent recurrence


* Gather, analyze, and draw conclusions from large, diverse data sets to identify problems and contribute to decision-making in service of secure, stable application development

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills



* Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 3+ years applied experience


* Hands-on practical experience...