Entry Level Government Software Engineering Jobs in Illinois

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 Commercial & Investment Bank - Digital Platform teams, 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.

• 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
• 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 to improve the value realized by automation
• Applies technical troubleshooting to break down 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

• Formal training or certification on software engineering* concepts and 2+ years applied experience
• Proficiency in Java and building APIs/services using Spring Boot.
• Proficiency in building modern UIs using React and TypeScript.
• Working knowledge of SQL and relational database concepts; ability to write and optimize queries.
• Hands‑on experience across the software development lifecycle including design, development, code review, testing, deployment, and production support.
• Hands‑on experience with system design, application development, testing practices, and operational stability (monitoring, incident response, root cause analysis).
• Experience developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large‑scale / enterprise environment using modern programming languages and database querying languages.
• Exposure to Agile delivery practices and engineering disciplines such as CI/CD, resiliency, and secure software development practices.
• Hands‑on experience using AI‑assisted developer tools in day‑to‑day engineering workflows (e.g., code generation, refactoring, test creation), with ability to apply them responsibly.
• Hands‑on exposure to agentic AI workflows and related patterns/tools (e.g., AI assistants, agent frameworks), including ability to automate development tasks using tool integrations (e.g., MCP servers or similar tool‑connection patterns).
• Understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations, secure handling of inputs/outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations.

• Full‑stack experience spanning front‑end and back‑end development, including API design and UI integration.
• Exposure to cloud platforms and cloud‑native concepts (e.g., containerization, managed services, infrastructure‑as‑code).
• Experience improving developer productivity using AI‑enabled tooling (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude Code or similar), including establishing prompts/patterns and lightweight governance.

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

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.