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    "I really enjoyed how hands-on this simulation was. Building a real Kafka and database integration from scratch gave me a much better understanding of how backend systems work in practice. It felt like actual engineering work, not just theory."-- Student from University of Mumbai
    ""I really appreciated the hands-on approach this program offered. It provided real-world, practical experience with integrating a complex system like Kafka, which is crucial for building scalable and reliable architectures. The guidance provided throughout the process was clear, and the task was challenging yet achievable, offering a great balance..."-- Student from My institution is not listed
    "I liked how Midas Core simulated a real-world banking backend. Integrating the Incentives API with Spring Boot was a great way to see how microservices communicate and ensure data integrity across transactions."-- Student from United Institute of Management
    "I really appreciated how the simulation mirrored real-world enterprise systems. It gave hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Kafka, H2 databases, and REST APIs, allowing me to understand how multiple components integrate to process transactions. The step-by-step tasks were clear, and the automated tests provided instant feedback, which made the le..."-- Student from My institution is not listed
    "A nice practise session for me to learn java and it's many different integrations of kafka and also using databases to get a system that can be developed for country's or a small parts economic standings"-- Student from Thakur College Of Engineering and Technology
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    Tasks in this program

    Task One: Project Setup
    30-60 mins
    Intermediate
    Set up your local development environment and get acquainted with the project codebase
    What you'll learn
    • How Software Engineers build and configure backend systems used to process high-volume financial transactions.
    • How to set up a Java development environment using Java 17, Spring Boot, Maven, and an IDE that supports enterprise projects.
    • How to work with engineering requirements and prepare a project scaffold for future integration tasks.
    What you'll do
    • Set up your local development environment by installing Java 17, forking and cloning the project repository, and opening it in your IDE.
    • Explore the existing project scaffold to understand how the Midas Core service is structured.
    • Add the required dependencies to your Spring Boot project and update configuration files.
    • Build and run the project, then verify your setup by running automated tests.

    Why complete this job simulation

    A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at JPMorganChase. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.
    Self-paced4-5 hoursNo gradesNo assessmentsIntermediate

    At JPMorganChase we’re one of the world’s biggest technology-driven companies. We spend $17 billion in technology, at unparalleled global scale and speed. Our technologists are passionate about solving pressing challenges and making an impact for our customers and clients, our firm and society at large.

    Throughout the virtual experience, you'll work on tasks that will involve:

    • setting up a high-profile, high-stakes project 
    • integrating Kafka into the project
    • integrating with an H2 database
    • integrating a Spring application with an external REST API
    • exposing a REST API in a Spring application
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    Skills you will learn and practice:
    Java Programming
    Build Tools
    Spring Framework
    Message Queuing
    SQL Database
    Spring
    REST API

    How it works

    Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at JPMorganChase. No live sessions, all self-paced.
    Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extra curricular activity.
    Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for our team.
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    Complete work that simulates life on the job. 5 hours and self-paced.
    Stand out in your application to JPMorganChase. Show us you're a motivated candidate.
    Talent Network Open

    Get Career Ready

    Complete work that simulates life on the job. 5 hours and self-paced.
    Stand out in your application to JPMorganChase. Show us you're a motivated candidate.
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    Take your software engineering skills to the next level

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