Director of Software Engineering- Python

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is searching for a Director of Software Engineering based in Jersey City, New Jersey, to lead the Client 360 initiative. In this role, you will leverage your software engineering expertise to drive innovative solutions.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and extensive experience with technologies such as Python, Java, and big data tools. This position promises a collaborative environment focused on delivering high-quality software solutions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with Python.
• 2+ years of experience in Java Development.
• Experience in implementing complex ETL transformations using big data technologies.

Responsibilities

• Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources.
• Identify and analyze trends in complex data sets.
• Innovate new ways of managing and validating data.
• Implement new or enhance existing services/scripts.
• Analyze, design, and code business-related solutions.

Skills

Python

Java Development

Big Data technologies

UNIX shell scripting

Data quality testing

Relational database environment

Analytical skills

Tools

AWS

Spark

Kafka

Data Bricks

Job description

If you are a software engineering leader ready to take the reins and drive impact, we’ve got 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 be a driver of innovation and solution delivery.

As a member of our Software Engineering Group we look first and foremost for people who are passionate around 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, as well as partner continuously with your 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 a development teams, using agile techniques and Object Oriented development and scripting languages, is preferred
• Comfortable learning cutting edge technologies and applications to greenfield project

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+ Experience in a Big Data technologies (e.g. AWS, Spark, Kafka, Data Bricks etc.)
• Experience in implementing complex ETL transformations on 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 environment (Oracle, SQL Server, etc.) leveraging databases, tables/views, stored procedures, agent jobs, etc.
• 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