Director of Software Engineering- Python

JPMorganChase; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is seeking a Director of Software Engineering within Commercial Banking IT for the Client 360 initiative.

You will lead data platform development and marketing/data solutions across the Corporate and Investment Bank, applying expert software engineering practices to deliver complex work on time and within budget. This role requires deep knowledge of Python, Java, AWS, Spark, and data quality, plus proven leadership of cross-functional teams and product ownership.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Python development.
• 2+ years of Java development.
• 2+ years in big data technologies (AWS, Spark, Kafka, Data Bricks).
• Experience implementing complex ETL transformations on a big data platform.
• Strong UNIX shell scripting to automate file prep and loads.
• Data quality testing; able to write test cases and scripts.
• Familiarity with Oracle, SQL Server, or similar relational databases.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Experience leading cross-functional technologists and teams.
• Experience hiring, developing, and recognizing talent.
• Experience leading a product as a product owner or product manager.

Responsibilities

• Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources.
• Identify, analyze, and interpret trends in complex data sets.
• Transform existing ETL logic on AWS Platform or Data Bricks.
• Innovate new ways of managing, transforming and validating data.
• Implement new or enhance services/scripts.
• Establish guidelines to ensure data asset quality and completeness.
• Apply QA best practices to all work products.
• Design and code business solutions and core architectural changes using Agile methods.
• Collaborate with development teams and stakeholders in an Agile environment.
• Learn cutting-edge technologies for greenfield projects.

Skills

Python

Java

Big data

Data Bricks

ETL

Unix scripting

Data quality testing

Relational databases

Product owner

Cross-functional leadership

Agile

Team leadership

Talent development

AWS

Spark

Kafka

SQL Server

Oracle

Tools

AWS

Spark

Kafka

Data Bricks

Oracle

SQL Server

Job description

Job Description

If you are a software engineering leader ready to take the reins and drive impact, we have an opportunity just for you. As a Director of Software Engineering at JPMorgan Chase within Commercial Banking IT on the Client 360 initiative, you will work on a strategic top priority initiative called Client 360 and on building a Corporate and Investment Bank‑wide Marketing and Events Data Platform. Utilize your in‑depth knowledge of software, applications, technical processes, and product management to drive multiple complex projects and initiatives, while serving as a primary decision maker for your teams and driving innovation and solution delivery. As a member of our Software Engineering Group we look first and foremost for people who are passionate about solving business problems through innovation & engineering practices. You will be required to apply your depth of knowledge and expertise to all aspects of the software development lifecycle, and partner continuously with many stakeholders on a daily basis to stay focused on common goals. We embrace a culture of experimentation and constantly strive for improvement and learning. You'll work in a collaborative, trusting, thought‑provoking environment—one that encourages diversity of thought and creative solutions that are in the best interests of our customers globally.

Job Responsibilities

• Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources
• Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets
• Transform existing ETL logic on AWS Platform or Data Bricks
• Innovate new ways of managing, transforming and validating data
• Implement new or enhance services/scripts
• Establish and enforce guidelines to ensure consistency, quality and completeness of data assets
• Apply quality assurance best practices to all work products
• Analyze, design and code business‑related solutions, as well as core architectural changes, using an Agile programming approach resulting in software delivered on time and in budget
• Experience of working in development teams, using agile techniques and object‑oriented development and scripting languages, is preferred
• Comfortable learning cutting edge technologies and applications to greenfield projects

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Advanced knowledge of application, data and infrastructure architecture disciplines
• 3+ years of experience with Python
• 2+ years of experience in Java development
• 2+ years of experience in big data technologies (e.g., AWS, Spark, Kafka, Data Bricks)
• Experience implementing complex ETL transformations on a big data platform
• Strong experience with UNIX shell scripting to automate file preparation and database loads
• Experience in data quality testing; adept at writing test cases and scripts, presenting and resolving data issues
• Familiarity with relational database environments (Oracle, SQL Server, etc.) leveraging databases, tables/views, stored procedures, agent jobs
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong development discipline and adherence to best practices and standards
• Experience developing or leading cross‑functional teams of technologists
• Experience with hiring, developing, and recognizing talent
• Experience leading a product as a product owner or product manager

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Experience working at code level

About The Team

J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.

About Us

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is one of the oldest financial institutions, offering 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.

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.