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    "It was really fun honestly. I liked how it wasn't just theory but actual hands on coding with real tools like Kafka and Spring Boot. Setting up the Kafka listener and seeing transactions actually come through in the logs felt satisfying. The REST API part was also cool because it all connected together in the end. Got to learn how big companies act..."-- Student from Jaypee University of Engineering and Technology
    "I really enjoyed how the program was structured as a sequence of real-world tasks that gradually built on each other. It provided hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Kafka, JPA, and REST APIs, simulating a realistic backend development workflow. The guidance and step-by-step approach made it easy to follow even when integrating multiple component..."-- Student from Nirma University
    "The tasks felt like real engineering work — debugging Kafka consumer issues, integrating a REST API, and reasoning about architectural tradeoffs. The progression from task to task built nicely on each other, and having a working codebase to extend rather than starting from scratch made it feel authentic to actual day-to-day development at a company..."-- Student from University of Mumbai
    "I liked how the simulation gave a realistic, hands-on experience of working on an actual enterprise codebase. Rather than building everything from scratch, I had to understand an existing system and integrate a new component into it — which closely mirrors real software engineering work. I also appreciated how the task was broken into clearly defin..."-- Student from Amity University
    "The simulation was super engaging and gave me hands‑on experience that mirrored real‑world scenarios. I loved how the tasks were well‑structured and the instant feedback helped me understand my strengths and areas for growth."-- Student from Andhra University
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    Software Engineering

    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.
    Software Engineering

    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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    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.
    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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    Software Engineering

    Take your software engineering skills to the next level

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