Senior Director of Software Engineering

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading financial institution as a Senior Director of Software Engineering. You'll lead a diverse team in Asset Wealth Management, driving innovation and aligning technology with business strategies. This role emphasizes collaboration and diversity, ensuring solutions are cutting-edge and scalable.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering.
• 5+ years of experience leading technical teams.
• Experience in building enterprise-scale business systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex projects and drive innovation.
• Manage and mentor a diverse team of 100+ engineers.
• Deliver scalable and reliable global platforms.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Coaching

Diversity and Inclusion

Education

Computer Science

Computer Engineering

Mathematics

Tools

Java

AWS

Job description

Your opportunity to make a real impact and shape the future of financial services is waiting for you. Let’s push the boundaries of what's possible together.

As a Senior Director of Software Engineering at JPMorgan Chase within Asset Wealth Management, you will lead multiple technical areas and manage a team engineers. Collaborate directly with the team and work in a co-located environment with business leaders to drive innovation and develop cutting-edge technology solutions. Your role will be pivotal in aligning technology initiatives with business strategies, ensuring our solutions remain at the forefront of industry advancements.

Job Responsibilities

• Innovate technology and process implementations to achieve strategic objectives.
• Lead complex projects, serving as a primary decision-maker and driver of innovation.
• Manage and mentor a diverse team of 100+ engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Build a high-performing team that thrives on diversity and inclusion.
• Oversee global platform development and maintenance of scalable, reliable global platforms.
• Deliver solutions that can be leveraged across multiple businesses and domains.
• Collaborate with business and partner with global business leaders to understand their needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Provide regional leadership in a co-located setting.
• Ensure governance accountability for coding decisions and control obligations, focusing on cost of ownership and maintainability.
• Influence stakeholders across business, product, and technology teams.
• Champion our culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 10+ years applied experience. In addition, 5+ year of experience leading technologists to manage, anticipate and solve complex technical items within your domain of expertise and more broadly across the organization.
• Proven experience in building enterprise-scale business systems and leading cross-functional teams.
• Expertise in the full Java Stack and cloud-native environments, specifically AWS.
• Strong people management skills with a focus on coaching and talent development.
• Background in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience working at the code level.
• Experience with AI/ML technologies.
• Background in Asset Wealth Management and the Financial Industry.

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 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 ourFAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

About the Team

J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.