Software Engineer II, Currencies & Emerging Markets

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

As a Python and AWS Software Engineer II at JPMorgan Chase within the Corporate Investment Bank, Macro Data Analytics team, you serve as a seasoned member of an agile team to design and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. You are responsible for carrying out critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm’s business objectives.

 Job responsibilities

• Develop business logic and data transformations in distributed frameworks to create curated datasets for specific business needs.
• Take full ownership of the software delivery lifecycle, from requirement gathering to coding, testing, deployment, support, and ongoing maintenance.
• Demonstrate self-motivation, ambition, and the ability to work independently while driving projects to successful completion.
• Exhibit intellectual curiosity and a desire to understand trends and patterns in the data you work with.
• Executes standard software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting.
• Writes secure and high-quality code using the syntax of at least one programming language with limited guidance.
• Designs, develops, codes, and troubleshoots with consideration of upstream and downstream systems and technical implications. 
• 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.
• 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

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 2+ years applied experience in software development, with a strong focus on data pipeline solutions
• Strong experience in Python and Spark or equivalent such as Flink or Beam
• Experience in AWS technologies, including AWS Glue, Kinesis, and Redshift - or similar from other cloud provider
• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for innovation
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams
• Commitment to continuous learning and improvement
• Proficient in relational databases and SQL
• Hands-on experience using enterprise-authorized AI-assisted software development tools within the work environment (e.g., for coding, testing, troubleshooting, or documentation) with demonstrated ability to critically evaluate and validate AI-generated outputs.
• Understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations, secure handling of inputs/outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations.
   

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Understanding of data management (e.g., permissions, recovery, security, and monitoring)
• Adapt to changing project requirements and technologies
• Experience working in the FICC technology space
• Prior experience in SecDB/Athena/Quartz
• Experience in Cloud Certifications and prior Data Engineering 
• Experience working in a Markets trading environment is highly desirable especially in the areas of Currencies, Rates, Emerging Markets, Commodities and Options