Director of Software Engineering - FX Services

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

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 our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.