Software Engineer II Python/Observation

JPMorgan Chase
Jersey City, NJ
On-site

Who this role is best for

Candidates with Python experience and observability expertise will find this role within AI/ML Data Platforms at JPMorgan Chase.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with Python expertise and a background in observability tools will thrive in this role.
    — “Experience in Python developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large corporate environment”
  • Individuals with hands-on system design and operational stability experience are well-suited for this position.
    — “Hands-on practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability”
  • Candidates who apply AI coding assist tools and understand secure development practices will align with the firm’s priorities.
    — “Leverages enterprise-authorized AI coding assist tools within the work environment to improve code quality”

Things to consider

  • The role demands a strong grasp of SLI/SLO/SLA and Error Budgets, which may require prior exposure or learning.
    — “Strong understanding of SLI/SLO/SLA and Error Budgets”
  • Candidates should be prepared to work across the full Software Development Life Cycle, including automation and testing.
    — “Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with observability tools like Grafana, Prometheus, or Datadog in your resume and interviews.
    — “Experience in observability such as white and black box monitoring, service level objective alerting”
  • Demonstrate your understanding of secure coding practices and responsible AI use in engineering workflows.
    — “Understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations”
  • Showcase your ability to write high-quality, secure code using Python with limited guidance.
    — “Writes secure and high-quality code using the syntax of at least one programming language with limited guidance”
  • Emphasize your experience with upstream and downstream system integration in your technical projects.
    — “Designs, develops, codes, and troubleshoots with consideration of upstream and downstream systems”
  • Demonstrate your ability to troubleshoot technical problems of basic complexity effectively.
    — “Applies technical troubleshooting to breakdown solutions and solve technical problems of basic complexity”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • enhanced software components of AI/ML data platforms
  • developed secure and high-quality code
Typical background
formal training or certification on software engineering concepts2+ years of applied experience

Skills & requirements

Required

PythonObservabilitySli/slo/slaResponsible AI UseSoftware Development LifecycleAgile MethodologiesSecure Coding Standards

Preferred

SparkAWSDatabricksContainerizationOrchestration

Stack & domain

PythonObservabilityWhite And Black Box MonitoringService Level Objective AlertingTelemetry CollectionSli/slo/slaError BudgetsResponsible AI UseData Sensitivity ConsiderationsSecure Handling Of Inputs/outputsResiliency And Security ExpectationsData PipelinesSparkAWSDatabricks PlatformContainerizationDockerKubernetesOrchestrationCommunicationFinance

About the role

Original posting from JPMorgan Chase

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. 

As a Software Engineer II at JPMorganChase within the AI/ML Data Platforms, you are part of an agile team that works to enhance, design, and deliver the software components of the firm’s state-of-the-art technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. As an emerging member of a software engineering team, you execute software solutions through the design, development, and technical troubleshooting of multiple components within a technical product, application, or system, while gaining the skills and experience needed to grow within your role. 

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 2+ years applied experience 

Hands-on practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability

Experience in Python developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large corporate environment with one or more modern programming languages and database querying languages

Experience in observability such as white and black box monitoring, service level objective alerting, and telemetry collection using tools such as Grafana, Dynatrace, Prometheus, Datadog, Splunk, and others

Strong understanding of SLI/SLO/SLA and Error Budgets

Understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations, secure handling of inputs/outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations.

Experience across the whole Software Development Life Cycle

Exposure to agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Experience in Data pipelines using Spark

Exposure to AWS & Databricks Platform administration.

Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration.

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

Source: JPMorgan Chase careers

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