Senior Director, Java OMS - Lead High-Performance Trading

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm seeks a Senior Director of Software Engineering to lead technical areas within their Equities Order Management System Technology. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in software engineering, with strong expertise in Java applications and large-scale distributed systems. This role involves managing multiple projects, ensuring efficient delivery, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance business growth and technical efficiency.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of applied experience in software engineering.
• 5+ years leading teams to manage and solve complex technical issues.
• Hands-on experience with Java applications development.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple technology implementations meeting business objectives.
• Manage multiple areas with strategic transactional focus.
• Provide leadership and direction across various platforms.

Skills

Java applications development

Data structures and synchronization

Network communication protocols

Multi-threaded programming

Object-oriented design

Gradle

Dev-Ops

Experience with Equities Order Management Systems

Low latency system delivery

Portfolio Trading support

Education

Formal training or certification in software engineering

Job description

A leading financial services firm seeks a Senior Director of Software Engineering to lead technical areas within their Equities Order Management System Technology. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in software engineering, with strong expertise in Java applications and large-scale distributed systems. This role involves managing multiple projects, ensuring efficient delivery, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance business growth and technical efficiency.