Director of Software Engineering, Acceleration & Modern Engineering Practices (Asset Management)

JPMorganChase; New York (NY); On-site; USD 240,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase in New York seeks a Director of Software Engineering for the Asset & Wealth Management division. You will lead the Asset Management Acceleration Pod, delivering secure, scalable, market-leading technology, combining hands-on engineering with senior leadership to drive modern software delivery and rapid experimentation.

The role emphasizes governance, CI/CD, cloud-native architectures, and cross‑functional alignment with product, risk, and platform teams to accelerate value and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering experience with formal training or certification.
• CI/CD, build/release automation.
• Testing frameworks & automation (unit/integration/contract tests).
• Proficiency in Python or Java for production services and automation.
• UI development for workflow-heavy internal platforms.
• Data modeling across analytics and operations.
• Distributed architecture with resiliency and performance.
• API governance, security, and integration patterns.
• AWS services with production experience.
• Ability to drive cross-functional alignment with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end acceleration program governance and delivery.
• Architect and oversee scalable software delivery with CI/CD and testing modernization.
• Set technical direction across architecture, data modeling, and APIs.
• Collaborate with product, risk/control, and platform teams to align outcomes.
• Drive speed, reliability, and security in production systems.

Skills

CI/CD

Testing automation

Python/Java

UI development

Data modeling

Distributed architecture

APIs & integration

AWS

Cross-functional leadership

Tools

AI-assisted development tools

Job description

Director of Software Engineering, Asset & Wealth Management

Looking for a game‑changing career? Join one of the world’s leading financial institutions. As Director of Software Engineering at JPMorgan Chase within the Asset & Wealth Management, Asset Management Acceleration Pod Team, you will provide engineering expertise and leadership as part of an agile team that builds secure, scalable, market‑leading technology solutions. You will leverage advanced technical capabilities, collaborate with colleagues across the organization, and drive best‑in‑class outcomes across multiple technologies to support the firm’s portfolios.

This executive role will lead the Asset Management Acceleration Program (“Acceleration Pod”), a dedicated, cross‑functional delivery pod that executes a structured flow from idea → validation → pilot/POC → demo → production, with tight governance and rapid iteration to deliver measurable business outcomes. You will combine deep hands‑on engineering expertise with senior leadership to drive modern software delivery (CI/CD, testing modernization, cloud‑native architecture, APIs/integration, data modeling) and establish an operating model emphasizing focussed scopes, reuse of standard components, short sprint cycles, and fast experimentation.

Job Responsibilities

• Creates complex and scalable coding frameworks using appropriate software design frameworks
• Develops secure and high‑quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others
• Architects and governs agentic AI‑enabled engineering workflows (using enterprise‑authorized tools within the work environment) to improve delivery speed, code quality, and operational outcomes at scale (e.g., AI‑driven PR review assistance, test generation/maintenance, release readiness checks, incident triage and root‑cause acceleration), while defining guardrails for validation, security, resiliency, and reuse across teams.
• Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including enterprise‑authorized AI‑assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realized by automation at scale.
• Set technical direction for architecture, integration patterns, API strategy, data modeling, and platform engineering while modernizing engineering practices (CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, release readiness controls, observability, and production support operating procedures) to accelerate delivery and maintain reliability, security, and maintainability
• Run pod governance (council + standups) to prioritize work, clear blockers, and drive Go/No‑Go decisions, partnering with senior sponsors to align outcomes, resourcing, and decision rights.
• Lead the end‑to‑end Acceleration Program lifecycle from intake through production rollout (including structured validation, pilot/POC execution, demos, and production hardening/approval processes) while establishing and running sprint‑based delivery to drive transparency, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement
• Build delivery guardrails that reduce common failure modes observed in innovation efforts (e.g., organizational silos, technical debt accumulation, weak user engagement, and process/adoption barriers).
• Institutionalize reuse of proven components (“reuse 80% of the stack”) and establish guardrails and reference implementations that reduce time‑to‑deliver and improve consistency across initiatives
• Influences leaders and senior stakeholders across business, product, and technology teams

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 10+ years applied experience. In addition, 5+ years of experience leading technologists to manage, anticipate and solve complex technical items within your domain of expertise
• CI/CD (build/release automation, quality gates, deployment strategies)
• Testing frameworks & automation (unit/integration/contract tests; test strategy and modernization)
• Python OR Java (production services, data applications, automation tooling)
• UI development experience (e.g., modern web UI frameworks, component‑based design systems, front‑end testing and performance optimization), especially for workflow‑heavy internal platforms.
• Data modeling (conceptual/logical/physical; analytics and operational data considerations)
• Architecture (distributed systems, resiliency, performance, maintainability)
• Integration & APIs (REST/event‑driven patterns, governance, versioning, security)
• AWS services (practical, production experience; networking, compute, storage, security/IAM, monitoring)
• Proven ability to drive cross‑functional alignment (product, business, risk/control, architecture, platform teams) and operate effectively in a governance model with senior stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Experience running a “working backwards” or outcome‑first delivery model, including crisp problem framing, acceptance criteria, and success metrics
• Demonstrated success scaling delivery velocity without sacrificing quality (e.g., redesigning CI/CD and testing philosophy to match higher throughput)
• Experience building durable adoption mechanisms (early adopter/champion strategies, measurable adoption metrics, and feedback loops)
• Familiarity with enterprise‑approved AI‑assisted development tools and patterns (e.g., code assistants, agentic workflows, test generation/triage automation) and how to operationalize them with appropriate guardrails in day‑to‑day engineering.
• Experience partnering with UX/design to translate user journeys into intuitive experiences, applying UX best practices (research, prototyping, usability testing), and incorporating UX designers into agile delivery to close user‑engagement gaps.
• Prior experience in Asset Management technology domains (portfolio, client, research, trading, operations, data/analytics platforms)

ABOUT US

JPMorgan Chase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission‑based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on‑site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans.

About The Team

J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry‑leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.