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JOB DESCRIPTION

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 JPMorgan Chase within the Consumer & Community Banking Digital Tech. 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.
The Chase Digital team is responsible for enhancing the desktop/mobile/tablet experiences for our current and prospective Chase customers. The Digital Technology Team is looking for a Software Engineer III with strong technical skills and a thorough understanding of the agile development process. We are building best in class Digital applications. You should have strong experience in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and a passion for creating the best user experience possible.

Job responsibilities

⢠Design and develop responsive, scalable, and high-performance web applications using modern UI frameworks (such as React, Angular, or Vue.js) in alignment with business requirements and design specifications.
⢠Work closely with product owners, UX designers, backend developers, and QA engineers to deliver seamless and integrated user experiences.
⢠Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code. Adhere to coding standards, perform code reviews, and ensure compliance with accessibility and security guidelines.
⢠Identify and resolve UI performance bottlenecks. Optimize application speed, responsiveness, and scalability.
⢠Develop and execute unit, integration, and end-to-end tests. Debug and troubleshoot issues across browsers and devices.
⢠Stay current with emerging UI technologies and industry trends. Propose and implement improvements to enhance user experience and development efficiency.
⢠Drives team adoption of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted engineering practices within the work environment to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes (e.g., AI-assisted code review/refactoring, test strategy acceleration, incident/root-cause analysis support), while establishing consistent validation standards (secure coding, peer review, automated testing) and promoting reuse of effective patterns across the team.
⢠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.
⢠Mentor junior developers, share technical expertise, and contribute to team learning through documentation and presentations.
⢠Effectively communicate technical concepts and project status to stakeholders, both technical and non-technical.
⢠Participate in Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) and contribute to iterative development cycles.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

⢠Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
⢠Deep expertise in React.js, including hooks, context, component lifecycle, and state management
⢠Advanced proficiency in vanilla JavaScript (ES6+), including asynchronous programming, DOM manipulation, and event handling.
⢠Strong understanding of HTML5 and CSS3, with experience building responsive and accessible web interfaces.
⢠Experience integrating with RESTful APIs and handling data flow between front-end and back-end systems.
⢠Familiarity with UI testing frameworks and tools such as Jest, React Testing Library, Playwright or Cypress.
⢠Demonstrated experience leading effective use of approved AI-assisted software development tools (e.g., for coding, code review, test acceleration, troubleshooting) with the ability to set team expectations for validating AI outputs for correctness, performance, and security.
⢠Strong 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 coaching engineers on safe, compliant adoption within delivery practices.
⢠Knowledge of web accessibility standards (WCAG) and secure coding practices.
⢠Demonstrated problem-solving skills and attention to detail in troubleshooting, optimizing, and debugging complex UI applications across various browsers and devices, and willingness to mentor junior developers and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
⢠Strong communication and collaboration skills, with proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams within Agile/Scrum development environments as well as commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with React.js and front-end development trends

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

⢠Exposure to Java Development
⢠Exposure to cloud technologies, AWS certified a plus

ABOUT US

Chase is a leading financial services firm, helping nearly half of America's households and small businesses achieve their financial goals through a broad range of financial products. Our mission is to create engaged, lifelong relationships and put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We also help small businesses, nonprofits and cities grow, delivering solutions to solve all their financial needs. 

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

ABOUT THE TEAM

Our Consumer & Community Banking division serves our Chase customers through a range of financial services, including personal banking, credit cards, mortgages, auto financing, investment advice, small business loans and payment processing. We're proud to lead the U.S. in credit card sales and deposit growth and have the most-used digital solutions - all while ranking first in customer satisfaction.