If you are a software engineering leader ready to take the reins and drive impact, we’ve got an opportunity just for you. 

As a Director of Software Engineering at JPMorgan Chase within the Commercial & Investment Banking's FX Services unit you lead a technical area and drive impact within teams, technologies, and projects across departments. 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. FX Services provides FX pricing and execution capabilities to internal JP Morgan business lines, namely - Securities Services, Treasury Services, Commercial Bank, Private Bank, Consumer & Business Banking and Merchant Services, subset of Securities Services clients and external online merchants. FX activity is typically in relation to international payment processing, custody investment related settlement and systemically hedging currency risk for the majority of client types.

Job responsibilities

Leads technology and process implementations to achieve functional technology objectives Design modern technology solutions collaborating closely with architects, product owners and software engineers.  Identify, design and drives adoption of modern technology frameworks.  Makes decisions that influence teams’ resources, budget, tactical operations, and the execution and implementation of processes and procedures Identify opportunities for process and tool improvements and drive those from concept to implementation. Adheres to architecture standards, risk management and security policies. Carries governance accountability for coding decisions, control obligations, and measures of success such as cost of ownership, maintainability, and portfolio operations Delivers technical solutions that can be leveraged across multiple businesses and domains Influences peer leaders and senior stakeholders across the business, product, and technology teams Champions the firm’s 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+ years of experience leading technologists to manage, anticipate and solve complex technical items within your domain of expertise Expert knowledge of Java and direct experience building applications in cloud using Kubernetes, Kafka, API Gateways. Prior experience in building a Data platform requiring in-depth experience in Data Streamlining and Architectures  Advanced knowledge of software application development and technical processes with considerable in-depth knowledge in one or more technical disciplines (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.) Functional knowledge in FX  Experience developing or leading cross-functional teams of technologists Experience with hiring, developing, and recognizing talent Experience leading a product as a Product Owner or Product Manager Practical cloud native experience Expertise in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Experience working at code level Practical cloud native experience and Certified in Public cloud (preferably AWS Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional). Experience building applications making use of Kubernetes native features