Sr Director of Software Engineering - Synthetics

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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.

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.