Wes Bourke

Background

About Wes Bourke

Building Secure & Scalable Systems in FinTech | Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase As a Software Engineer II focused on authentication and security for the Chase app and website, I specialize in building resilient back-end systems that safeguard millions of users. My experience lies in crafting secure, scalable microservices using Java (11/17/21), Spring Boot, and AWS, with additional experience in scripting with Python for automation and internal tooling. What I Do: • Authentication & Security: I work on both monolithic and microservice architectures, building and maintaining critical login and security applications for Chase’s digital platforms. • Modernization: I contribute to migrating (and maintaining) legacy systems into modern microservices, improving performance, reliability, and scalability. • I deploy and manage services using tools like Jules, Spinnaker, and Terraform, working across both AWS cloud and on-prem systems to ensure scalable, secure, and highly available deployments. • Collaboration & Optimization: I work within Agile teams and use tools like Codium and LLMs not to replace thinking, but to enhance productivity, review edge cases, and stay adaptive in a rapidly evolving development landscape. My Philosophy: I’m passionate about problem-solving, continuous learning, and building impactful systems from the ground up. Whether it’s diving into debugging sessions, optimizing performance, or contributing to security architecture, I’m driven by the challenge of creating software that lasts. Currently: • Working at JPMorgan Chase, focused on security and login systems across web and mobile platforms. • Pursuing my Bachelor’s in Computer Science at WGU (Western Governors University), after earning my Associate’s in Computer Science.