Senior Director of Software Engineering - Software Engineering Team Lead

JPMorgan Chase; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 204,000 - 285,000; Full time

Job summary

Join JPMorgan Chase as a Senior Director of Software Engineering, where you will lead technical innovations and architecture for data management platforms. This pivotal role requires extensive experience in software engineering, cloud technologies, and managing cross-functional teams to achieve strategic objectives. Drive impactful solutions and enhance productivity while ensuring the quality and security of data across the organization, all in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care coverage

On-site health and wellness centers

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Financial coaching

Qualifications

• 10+ years applied experience in software engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in managing and solving complex technical items.
• Proven track record in technical leadership and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Leads architecture and design of complex data management platforms.
• Mentors technical teams and fosters a culture of learning.
• Drives innovation and oversees delivery of large-scale projects.

Skills

Technical leadership

Solution architecture

AWS

SQL

Data architecture

Education

Formal training or certification in software engineering

Tools

AWS technologies

Kubernetes

Postgres

Oracle

SQL Server

Neo4j

Job description

The Chief Data & Analytics Office (CDAO) at JPMorgan Chase is responsible for accelerating the firm's data and analytics journey. This includes ensuring the quality, integrity, and security of the company's data, as well as leveraging this data to generate insights and drive decision-making. The CDAO is also responsible for developing and implementing solutions that support the firm's commercial goals by harnessing artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to develop new products, improve productivity, and enhance risk management effectively and responsibly.

Elevate your career as the Senior Director of Software Engineering, where your technical acumen and visionary leadership will shape the future of technology solutions. As an Executive Director at JPMorgan Chase within Corporate Sector, AIML & Data Platforms team, you will spearhead the design and delivery of cutting-edge, scalable technology products. Your role will be pivotal in driving strategic business impact, fostering innovation, and leading cross-functional teams to success.

As a Senior Director of Software Engineering at JPMorgan Chase within the Corporate Sector Chief Data & Analytics Office (CDAO), you will lead a technical area and drive impact within teams, technologies, and projects across departments. In this role you will 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.

**Job Responsibilities:**

+ Leads the architecture and design of complex data management platforms, ensuring alignment with business goals and technological advancements.

+ Provides visionary leadership in the adoption and integration of AWS technologies to enhance scalability and performance.

+ Drives innovation by exploring and implementing out-of-the-box solutions that address complex business challenges.

+ Oversees the delivery of large-scale projects, coordinating efforts across multiple teams and stakeholders to ensure timely and successful outcomes.

+ Mentors and guide technical teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence in software engineering practices.

+ Collaborates with product, technology, and data partners to develop and execute strategic data engineering initiatives.

+ Champions the development of supportable and scalable products, leveraging industry best practices and emerging technology trends.

+ Lead initiatives involving graph databases, such as Neo4j, to enhance data relationships and insights.

+ Oversees the design and implementation of entitlement systems, ensuring robust security and access control measures.

+ Drives database design and performance tuning efforts to optimize data storage, retrieval, and processing efficiency.

+ Implements controls and compliance requirements by liaising with the Corporate Technology Controls (CTC) teams to ensure all required control procedures are being followed.

**Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:**

+ Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 10+ years applied experience. In addition, 5+ years of experience leading technologists to manage, anticipate and solve complex technical items within your domain of expertise

+ Proven track record in technical leadership, including resource management and strategic project delivery.

+ Experience in solution architecture, with the ability to design and implement innovative technology solutions.

+ Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with stakeholders at all organizational levels, including senior executives.

+ Expertise in AWS technologies and cloud infrastructure, with experience in Kubernetes and other cloud platforms.

+ Strong data architecture skills, with experience in building enterprise-scale data solutions.

+ Proficiency in traditional databases (Postgres, Oracle, SQL Server) and strong SQL skills.

**Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:**

+ Understanding of financial markets and experience with financial data.

+ Experience with graph databases such as Neo4j and AWS managed services like EKS and MSK.

+ Experience in building monitoring tools using Datadog, Prometheus, and Grafana.

+ Experience in developing entitlement systems and ensuring robust security measures.

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

**Base Pay/Salary**

Jersey City,NJ $204,250.00 - $285,000.00 / year