Director of Software Engineering- Strategic Index - Commodities - Front Office

Next Frontier Capital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Wellness centers

Retirement plan

Backup childcare

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Financial coaching

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase is seeking a software engineering leader to direct the Cross Markets Strategic Index technology efforts. You will lead a global program, drive key projects, and influence design decisions across teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes ownership, strong coding skills in multiple languages, and a deep understanding of Agile processes, with a focus on end-to-end production delivery and ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering high quality, well-tested solutions in a mature environment.
• Experience in large-scale system development in an object-oriented or functional language (Python/Java/C++).
• Willingness to learn Python if not a primary language.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with business users and understand requirements.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and ownership of deliverables through production.
• Focus on testing throughout the development cycle for reliable software.
• Eager to grow technically and professionally while collaborating with a large team.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with stakeholders and manage the global program of work.
• Own and deliver specific projects within the program of work.
• Collaborate with and influence other technology teams to meet user needs.

Skills

Python

Java

C++

C#

Agile methodologies

Testing

Stakeholder management

Communication

Ownership

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 the Cross Markets Strategic Index team, you will be part of the most successful QIS franchise in Investment Banking. We have consistently been ranked number one for innovation, assets under management, and revenue. The strategic index platform, which covers all aspects of trading, sales and structuring (including risk, profit and loss, execution, booking, market data and client facing applications), is the foundation for this continuously growing, and increasingly automated business. The Strategic Index technology team designs and develops various applications, processes and software components for the Strategic Index desk. You will work with a global team of innovators and technologists passionate about improving the way our index business is run. Partnering with our colleagues in the Quantitative Research, Structuring, Trading, Sales and Middle Office teams, you will be called upon to deliver quality code in a fast paced environment that evolves as business opportunities present themselves.

Job responsibilities

• Liaise with stakeholders and manage the global program of work
• Own and deliver specific projects within program of work
• Collaborate with and influence other technology teams to deliver solutions to meet the needs of our users

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• The role requires a technically strong and disciplined developer. The successful candidate will be able to make impactful functional deliveries; they will also be one of a handful of senior technologists responsible for influencing design decisions across the group, including ensuring that we continuously improve the platform's design as we incorporate new capabilities. A record of delivering high quality, well-tested solutions in a mature controlled environment is a prerequisite.
• Experience in performant, large-scale system development in an object-oriented or functional programming language such as Python, Java, C++ or C#.
• Willingness to become proficient and develop in Python if not already a primary language.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact confidently and credibly with business users, to understand and agree business requirements and their prioritisation while building a good understanding of end to end business processes.
• Good understanding of Agile development methodologies, responsible for elucidating and agreeing requirements, building relationships with business users, and taking ownership of deliverables all the way to the production environment.
• Focus on testing through the entire development cycle to produce reliable and maintainable software.
• Enthusiastic to keep learning and growing, in technical aptitude, business understanding and personal effectiveness.
• Eager to take ownership of work, have real business impact, overcome obstacles and take it through to completion, working as part of this team and collaborating with a much bigger community of developers sharing the technology and code base.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience in finance or investment banking (Market Risk, P&L and/or financial modelling) as an application developer is preferred. Knowledge of Equities, FX, Credit, Rates, Commodities asset classes and/or Index & Portfolio analytics is a plus.

JPMorganChase, 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.

• comprehensive health care coverage
• on-site health and wellness centers
• a retirement savings plan
• backup childcare
• tuition reimbursement
• mental health support
• financial coaching

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

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. Lead engineering for Strategic Indices commodities, designing and developing applications, processes and software for the Index desk