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Software Developer jobs in Columbus are active across fintech, healthcare IT, and enterprise software, with hiring concentrated in the Short North, Downtown, and the Easton corridor. Employers taking on developers right now include JPMorganChase, Kimball Midwest, and McKesson. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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If you are looking for a game-changing career, working for one of the world's leading financial institutions, you've come to the right place.
As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within Infrastructure Platforms and as a part of the Cassandra engineering team, you will be working on one of the largest internal database platforms, and one of the largest Cassandra implementations, in the world. You will work with an experienced team of engineers to build automation and self-service tooling for Cassandra in both private and public cloud, with a focus on consumer driven requirements and customer experience. The goal is to deliver a world-class platform, consumable by JPMorganChase's most critical systems, for the use of Apache Cassandra. The ideal candidate will have a passion for learning and a desire to solve complex problems across a broad set of technologies.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide technical expertise throughout the software lifecycle, including design, implementation, and delivery.
- Uses enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment to accelerate infrastructure architecture analysis and option evaluation across large-scope initiatives, validating outputs and handling operational data according to sensitivity and security requirements.
- Develop frameworks that help increase developer and release velocity, improving code health and technical standards.
- Partner with various team members to align strategies and reach mutual goals
- Collaborate with a skilled engineering team to develop automation and self-service tools for Cassandra across private and public clouds.
- Focus on delivering a consumer-driven, world-class Cassandra platform for JPMorganChase's critical systems, enhancing customer experience.
- Leads reuse-first adoption of AI-assisted practices within delivery and automation routines to reduce recurring issues at scale, ensuring changes are validated, traceable and auditable, and aligned to resiliency and security expectations.
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
- Formal training or certification on infrastructure engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience.
- Understanding of cloud, virtualization, APIs, and modern software languages.
- Software development experience in one or more general-purpose programming languages: Java, Python, Spring Framework, Spring-Boot, Salt, and others.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities efficiently
- Advanced experience working with two or more of the following: web application development, database, Unix/Linux environments, distributed and parallel systems, information retrieval, networking, large-scale software development, security software development.
- Demonstrated experience using enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment to support infrastructure engineering workflows with strong validation habits and awareness of data sensitivity.
- Ability to review and validate AI-assisted recommendations before implementation, escalating when uncertain and ensuring outcomes align to resiliency, security, and auditability expectations.
- Understanding or experience with agile and lean philosophies.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with clear communication.
- Experience with automation and configuration management tools such as SaltStack and Ansible or similar tools, including basic knowledge of Linux configuration and operations.
- Knowledge of concepts related to Database Reliability Engineering (DBRE).
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
- Experience with UI/UX development.
- Previous contributions to open-source software is a plus.
- Demonstrated expertise in designing, implementing, and optimizing solutions using DynamoDB, including experience with data modeling, query optimization, and performance tuning.
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
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.
If you are looking for a game-changing career, working for one of the world's leading financial institutions, you've come to the right place.
As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within Infrastructure Platforms and as a part of the Cassandra engineering team, you will be working on one of the largest internal database platforms, and one of the largest Cassandra implementations, in the world. You will work with an experienced team of engineers to build automation and self-service tooling for Cassandra in both private and public cloud, with a focus on consumer driven requirements and customer experience. The goal is to deliver a world-class platform, consumable by JPMorganChase's most critical systems, for the use of Apache Cassandra. The ideal candidate will have a passion for learning and a desire to solve complex problems across a broad set of technologies.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide technical expertise throughout the software lifecycle, including design, implementation, and delivery.
- Uses enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment to accelerate infrastructure architecture analysis and option evaluation across large-scope initiatives, validating outputs and handling operational data according to sensitivity and security requirements.
- Develop frameworks that help increase developer and release velocity, improving code health and technical standards.
- Partner with various team members to align strategies and reach mutual goals
- Collaborate with a skilled engineering team to develop automation and self-service tools for Cassandra across private and public clouds.
- Focus on delivering a consumer-driven, world-class Cassandra platform for JPMorganChase's critical systems, enhancing customer experience.
- Leads reuse-first adoption of AI-assisted practices within delivery and automation routines to reduce recurring issues at scale, ensuring changes are validated, traceable and auditable, and aligned to resiliency and security expectations.
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
- Formal training or certification on infrastructure engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience.
- Understanding of cloud, virtualization, APIs, and modern software languages.
- Software development experience in one or more general-purpose programming languages: Java, Python, Spring Framework, Spring-Boot, Salt, and others.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities efficiently
- Advanced experience working with two or more of the following: web application development, database, Unix/Linux environments, distributed and parallel systems, information retrieval, networking, large-scale software development, security software development.
- Demonstrated experience using enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment to support infrastructure engineering workflows with strong validation habits and awareness of data sensitivity.
- Ability to review and validate AI-assisted recommendations before implementation, escalating when uncertain and ensuring outcomes align to resiliency, security, and auditability expectations.
- Understanding or experience with agile and lean philosophies.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with clear communication.
- Experience with automation and configuration management tools such as SaltStack and Ansible or similar tools, including basic knowledge of Linux configuration and operations.
- Knowledge of concepts related to Database Reliability Engineering (DBRE).
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
- Experience with UI/UX development.
- Previous contributions to open-source software is a plus.
- Demonstrated expertise in designing, implementing, and optimizing solutions using DynamoDB, including experience with data modeling, query optimization, and performance tuning.
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
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.
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Who's Hiring
- JPMorganChase65
- Kimball Midwest4
- McKesson2
- ANDHealth2
- Saragossa2
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Banking & Financial Services
Software Developer Jobs in Columbus: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a software developer job in Columbus?
Focus your search on Columbus's strongest hiring sectors: fintech firms clustered downtown, health-tech companies tied to the OhioHealth and Nationwide Children's ecosystems, and retail-tech and logistics teams based in the Easton and Polaris areas. Candidates who can demonstrate full-stack or cloud experience tend to move faster through local hiring pipelines. Attending Columbus-area tech meetups and engaging with organizations like Columbus Women in Tech or Ohio Tech community events also puts you in front of local hiring managers directly.
Which companies hire software developers in Columbus?
Companies currently hiring software developers in Columbus include JPMorganChase, Kimball Midwest, and McKesson, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Columbus attracts a mix of large financial and insurance employers, regional health systems with in-house engineering teams, and a growing number of venture-backed startups headquartered Downtown and in the Short North.
Are there remote software developer jobs in Columbus?
Yes, software development is one of the more remote-friendly disciplines because the core work, writing and reviewing code, is desk-based and tool-mediated. About 40% of software developer openings tied to Columbus are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting strong demand from employers comfortable with distributed engineering teams. Backend, cloud infrastructure, and API development roles tend to be the most remote-eligible among Columbus postings.
How can I get a software developer job in Columbus with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Columbus is through junior or associate developer roles at mid-size fintech and insurtech companies, many of which run structured onboarding programs and hire from local coding bootcamps like Tech Elevator's Columbus cohort. Contract-to-hire positions at Columbus-based staffing and consulting firms are another common on-ramp. Building a portfolio with projects relevant to finance, healthcare, or e-commerce, the sectors that dominate local hiring, gives entry-level candidates a concrete edge in interviews.
Which industries hire the most software developers in Columbus?
Columbus software developer roles concentrate in Insurance, Staffing & Recruiting, and Banking & Financial Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Columbus's position as a major financial services hub, combined with its large healthcare network and its history as a retail and logistics center, means those sectors consistently generate the highest volume of local developer openings.
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