Senior Director of Software Engineering

JPMorganChase; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase in Jersey City, NJ seeks a Senior Executive Director of Software Engineering to lead the Treasury/CIO technology team. The role shapes strategy, architecture, and delivery of mission-critical trading platforms used by Treasury and CIO business functions.

Responsibilities include leading a large, distributed engineering organization, defining tech strategy for trade execution, and delivering scalable, high-performance trading solutions with strong emphasis on risk, security, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in software engineering.
• 5+ years in a leadership role managing large, distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a high-performing team of software engineers, architects, and technical leads.
• Define and execute the technology strategy for trade execution.
• Oversee end-to-end delivery of complex projects including requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, and support.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Java

Python

C++

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Job description

Job Description

If you are looking for a game-changing career, working for one of the world's leading financial institutions, you've come to the right place. As a Senior Executive Director of Software Engineering at JPMorganChase within the Treasury/CIO technology team, you will lead our efforts to promote the strategic vision, architecture, and delivery of mission-critical trading platforms supporting Treasury and CIO business functions.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a high-performing team of software engineers, architects, and technical leads responsible for the design, development, and support of Treasury/CIO trade execution systems
• Define and execute the technology strategy for trade execution, ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
• Oversee end-to-end delivery of complex projects, including requirements gathering, solution design, development, testing, deployment, and post-production support
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the engineering team
• Partner with business stakeholders, product owners, and other technology teams to deliver scalable, resilient, and high-performance trading solutions
• Partner with quant, trading, and risk stakeholders to enable AI-based decision-making capabilities for trading and execution, ensuring explainability, governance, model validation, and regulatory compliance
• Ensure robust risk management, security, and compliance practices are embedded in all technology solutions
• Establish AI-based platform and application health monitoring using intelligent observability, anomaly detection, predictive alerting, incident correlation, and automated root-cause analysis to improve resiliency, and strengthen operational excellence for trading systems
• Drive adoption of modern engineering practices, including Agile methodologies, DevOps, cloud technologies, and automation
• Mentor and develop engineering talent, providing guidance on career growth, technical skills, and leadership capabilities

Required Qualifications, Skills, And Capabilities

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 15+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing large, distributed teams
• Proven track record of delivering complex trading or financial systems in a global banking environment
• Expertise in modern programming languages (Java, Python, C++), distributed systems, cloud platforms, and microservices architecture
• Strong knowledge of risk, compliance, and regulatory requirements impacting trading technology
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills
• Ability to influence and drive change across technology and business teams

Preferred Qualifications, Skills, And Capabilities

• Deep understanding of Treasury and CIO business functions, trade execution workflows, and financial markets

About Us

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.

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

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.