Senior Director of Software Engineering (Modernization and Infrastructure Up-Lift)

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 Test Integration and Implementation team in Corporate & Investment Banking 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

• Oversee US-based teams (regional and site level) within Testing Engineering, Modernization, Automation, Infrastructure Up-Lift Environment, Stability and Resiliency, and Architecture.
• Provides high-level direction while being hands-on as Design Authority focused on design and architecture of solution delivery
• Acts as the primary interface with senior leaders, stakeholders, and executives, driving consensus across competing objectives and perspectives
• Manages multiple stakeholders, complex projects, and large cross-functional and cross-product collaborations
• Influences peer leaders and senior stakeholders across the business, product, and technology teams 
• Champions the firm’s culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 10+ years applied experience
• Experience developing or leading large, cross-functional teams of technologists in engineering
• Demonstrated prior experience influencing across highly matrixed, complex organizations and delivering value at scale
• Experience leading complex projects supporting system design, testing, and operational stability, modernization and infrastructure uplift
• Experience building proofs of concept (POCs) owning the design and driving delivery teams to execute on that vision
• Prior track record of contributing to major implementations focused on architecting, designing and modernizing technology uplift environments
• Excellent communication skills and technical documentation skills producing White Papers and PowerPoint presentations for senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Expertise in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience working close to code level (code reviews, ensuring technical delivery is on track, etc.)
• Prior experience in Payments Technology strongly preferred

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
J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.