Director of Software Engineering, Payments Platform

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services leader is seeking a Director of Software Engineering to lead impactful technical initiatives within the Corporate and Investment Bank Technology Payments team. The role demands in-depth software knowledge, technical leadership, and the ability to manage complex projects across diverse teams. Candidates should possess a strong background in Computer Science and prior experience as a Product Owner or Manager. This position emphasizes decision-making capacity and dedication to fostering a culture of inclusion and respect.

Qualifications

• Expert experience in leading technologists to manage complex technical items.
• Experience hiring and developing talent.
• Experience as a Product Owner or Manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology and process implementations to achieve objectives.
• Make influential decisions on resources and operations.
• Deliver scalable technical solutions for multiple domains.
• Champion diversity and inclusion within teams.

Skills

Leadership in software engineering

Cross-functional team development

Cloud native experience

Decision-making

Education

Expertise in Computer Science or related field

Formal training or certification in Software Engineering

Job description

A global financial services leader is seeking a Director of Software Engineering to lead impactful technical initiatives within the Corporate and Investment Bank Technology Payments team. The role demands in-depth software knowledge, technical leadership, and the ability to manage complex projects across diverse teams. Candidates should possess a strong background in Computer Science and prior experience as a Product Owner or Manager. This position emphasizes decision-making capacity and dedication to fostering a culture of inclusion and respect.