Job Description

As a Senior Backend Software Engineer in the CCOR Technology team, you will design and deliver modern backend services and APIs that support critical workflows for Compliance and Operational Risk. You will partner with Product, Engineering, and other teams to create scalable solutions from concept to production. You will help define service architecture, elevate engineering standards, and foster a culture of innovation and collaboration. Your expertise will drive technical decisions and support the adoption of AI-assisted engineering practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead backend delivery across the full software development lifecycle, including planning, design, implementation, testing, release, and support
• Build secure, high-quality production code with a focus on maintainability, performance, reliability, and operational readiness
• Partner with Product, frontend engineers, and downstream consumers to translate requirements into well-defined service contracts and scalable backend solutions
• Drive backend architecture and technical decision-making, including microservices design, API patterns, data modeling, resiliency, and observability
• Conduct code reviews and provide actionable feedback to ensure consistency with engineering standards and secure coding practices
• Mentor and coach junior developers through pairing, design reviews, and ongoing feedback
• Drive adoption of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted engineering practices to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes, while enforcing validation standards

Qualifications

• Demonstrate hands-on backend development experience with Java and Spring/Spring Boot, including building RESTful APIs and microservices
• Design and operate production services with a strong focus on resiliency, performance, and observability
• Work with database technologies such as MongoDB or other enterprise data stores
• Lead technical execution and operate effectively in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment
• Apply strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills to manage competing priorities
• Collaborate within Agile teams and DevOps operating models
• Understand engineering best practices including CI/CD, application resiliency, and secure development

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Exposure to cloud technologies
• Experience applying enterprise-approved AI tools and practices in the software development lifecycle, with sound judgment around validation, security, and quality controls

About Us

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

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

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.