Director of Software Engineering — Tech Strategy & Delivery

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Greater London seeks a Director of Software Engineering to lead technology initiatives. You will drive significant impact across teams while managing complex projects. Candidates should have strong expertise in software engineering and experience in leading talent. The role emphasizes innovation, technical governance, and championing diversity. This position offers an opportunity to engage with diverse stakeholders across a global organization.

Qualifications

• Formal training in Software Engineering or related fields.
• Expert experience in leading technologists.
• Proven track record in developing talent.
• Experience as a Product Owner or Manager.
• Practical cloud-native experience required.
• Strong expertise in a technical field.

Responsibilities

• Leads technology and process implementations.
• Makes resource and budgetary decisions.
• Governance accountability for coding decisions.
• Delivers cross-business technical solutions.
• Influences peer leaders and stakeholders.
• Champions diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Skills

Software Engineering concepts

Cross-functional team leadership

Hiring and talent development

Product ownership experience

Cloud-native experience

Computer Science expertise

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics

Job description

A leading financial services firm in Greater London seeks a Director of Software Engineering to lead technology initiatives. You will drive significant impact across teams while managing complex projects. Candidates should have strong expertise in software engineering and experience in leading talent. The role emphasizes innovation, technical governance, and championing diversity. This position offers an opportunity to engage with diverse stakeholders across a global organization.