What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Engineer III - Mobile Platform Engineer - Android position at JPMorgan Chase?
We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for you to take your software engineering career to the next level.
As an Adroid Software Engineer III at JPMorganChase within the Consumer & Community Banking, 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:
- Contribute to the design and development of Android platform infrastructure, building reusable frameworks and tooling on top of Espresso integrated with BDD/Cucumber
- Write clean, production-quality Kotlin and/or Java code using Android Studio that is maintainable, scalable, and performant
- Work with product owners and business stakeholders to translate requirements into clear, executable specifications and well-structured technical documentation
- Build Android platform capabilities for accessibility validation (WCAG standards, TalkBack, dynamic type, Android Accessibility Scanner), visual regression detection, and internationalization/localization validation
- Develop infrastructure for validating AI-powered features including ML model outputs, personalization engines, and intelligent user experiences
- Work with and contribute to API mocking infrastructure built on WireMock to support development and validation without backend dependencies
- Partner with scrum teams to understand platform needs and provide technical guidance on how to effectively leverage the Android infrastructure
- Collaborate with Android application teams to support monitoring and resolve production issues
- Contribute to CI/CD pipeline integration including PR validation, periodic regression validation, and cloud device execution on Android devices and emulators
- Explore how AI tools and techniques can improve platform capabilities, including AI-assisted code generation and intelligent test maintenance
- Participate in continuous improvement of the platform through innovative engineering solutions and new feature development
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
- Formal training or certification in Software Engineering and 3 years applied experience
- Solid coding ability in Kotlin and/or Java with a strong desire to grow and improve
- Foundational understanding of software design principles with an interest in building scalable, maintainable platform solutions
- Some exposure to or interest in Espresso and Google's native Android testing frameworks
- Hands-on experience with Android development including debugging using emulators and devices in Android Studio
- Openness to learning BDD (Behavior-Driven Development) and Cucumber/Gherkin frameworks
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to express ideas clearly across both technical and non-technical audiences
- An appreciation for good documentation and clear technical writing—well-written specifications are as valuable as well-written code
- Analytical mindset with the ability to break down complex problems and think through solutions clearly
- Collaborative by nature with the ability to work independently while knowing when to ask for help
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-priority environment across a global team
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
- Exposure to Android accessibility testing tools including Accessibility Scanner, screen reader automation (TalkBack), and dynamic type support
- Any experience with visual regression or screenshot comparison tools such as Applitools, Percy, or similar solutions
- Familiarity with internationalization (i18n) and localization (l10n) concepts across multiple languages, regions, or character sets
- Exposure to or interest in validating AI/ML-powered applications, including non-deterministic systems, and leveraging AI tools for development workflows
- Experience with API mocking frameworks such as WireMock, familiarity with Android UI synchronization concepts, or exposure to screen object patterns
- Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins or BitBucket, build tools such as Maven, Gradle, or Ant, and mobile cloud platforms such as Sauce Labs, Perfecto, or SeeTest
- Experience with Jetpack Compose and/or Android Jetpack libraries, or exposure to cloud native development concepts