Sr Director of Software Engineering - Synthetics / Swaps

Testing Site - JPMC; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase in the United States is seeking a Senior Director of Software Engineering to lead Synthetics Prime Finance platforms and related teams. You will drive vision, architecture, and delivery across multiple departments, ensuring modern technology adoption and alignment with business objectives.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, aggressive modernization, and leveraging AI to accelerate programs within a regulated financial environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive software engineering experience, including leadership of technologists and cross-functional teams.
• Hands-on experience with Synthetics (Swaps) platforms.
• Experience with Java, Spring, AWS, cloud platforms and event-driven architectures (Kafka).
• Proven track record modernizing legacy platforms and migrating to cloud-based solutions.
• Experience utilizing AI to accelerate technical project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision and direction for engineering teams responsible for Synthetics Prime Finance platforms.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in Synthetics Prime Brokerage and ensure solutions meet evolving business requirements.
• Lead the modernization of legacy systems and drive adoption of event-driven and modern tech stacks (Java, Spring, AWS, Kafka).
• Demonstrate experience leveraging AI technologies to accelerate delivery and enhance platform capabilities.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, operations, and vendor partners to deliver scalable, robust solutions.
• Demonstrate end-to-end delivery of large-scale programs with strong ownership and accountability.
• Mentor and develop high-performing engineering teams and foster technical excellence.
• Oversee end-to-end delivery of technology solutions aligned with business goals and quality standards.
• Ensure platforms comply with regulatory, risk, and compliance requirements.

Skills

Synthetics platforms

Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Agile methodologies

AI in engineering

Tools

Java

Spring

AWS

Kafka

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 JPMorganChase within the Corporate and Investment Bank Prime Finance Technology, you lead multiple technical areas, manage the activities of multiple departments, and collaborate across technical domains. Your expertise is applied cross-functionally to drive the adoption and implementation of technical methods within various teams and aid the firm in remaining at the forefront of industry trends, best practices, and technological advances.

Job responsibilities

• Provide vision and direction for engineering teams responsible for Synthetics Prime Finance platforms.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in Synthetics Prime Brokerage, ensuring solutions meet evolving business and operational requirements. This is a must-have.
• Lead the modernization of legacy systems, driving adoption of event-driven & modern technology stack (Java, Spring, AWS, Kafka, etc.).
• Demonstrate experience in leveraging AI technologies to accelerate technical project delivery and enhance platform capabilities.
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, operations, and vendor partners to deliver robust, scalable, and innovative solutions.
• Demonstrate Experience in end-to-end delivery of large-scale programs with focus on pace of delivery & budget. Operates with a deep sense of ownership & accountability.
• Mentor and develop high-performing engineering teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence, continuous improvement, and accountability.
• Oversee the end-to-end delivery of technology solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, and quality standards.
• Ensure all platforms and solutions adhere to regulatory, risk, and compliance requirements.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Expertise in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field
• 15+ years of progressive software engineering experience, including 5+ years leading technologists and cross-functional teams.
• Hands-on experience in Synthetics (Swaps) platforms. Brings industry experience in swap lifecycle management.
• Experience with Java, Spring, AWS, Cloud platforms, and event-driven architectures (Kafka).
• Proven track record of modernizing complex legacy platforms and migrating to cloud-based solutions.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing AI to accelerate technical project delivery.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead cross-functional teams.
• Experience with Agile methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a history of delivering innovative solutions to complex challenges.