Sr Director of Software Engineering- Data

Job Description
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 Wholesale Credit Risk team, you lead a technical area and promote impact within teams, technologies, and projects across departments. Utilize your in-depth knowledge of software, applications, technical processes, and product management to promote multiple complex projects and initiatives, while serving as a primary decision maker for your teams and be a promoter of innovation and solution delivery.
Job responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of mission-critical hybrid cloud systems.
• Directly contribute to coding and solution development, setting a high technical standard.
• Oversee multiple engineering teams, ensuring alignment with business and technology goals.
• Champion best practices in software engineering, security, and risk management.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor senior engineers and dev leads.
• Present technical strategies and project updates to senior stakeholders.
• Prioritize initiatives, balancing urgent needs with long-term strategic objectives.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 10+ years experience designing and building hybrid cloud solutions.
• Expertise in transactional systems, analytics platforms, and cloud-native technologies.
• Strong background in risk management, compliance, and secure software development.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to work with dev leads and senior stakeholders.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Action-oriented, decisive, drives results systematically.
• Mastery of coding in enterprise-grade languages (Java or Python preferred).
• Skilled at assessing risk and making decisions with a holistic, big-picture perspective.
• Demonstrates a can-do attitude and leads by example.
• Detail-oriented, able to distinguish between important and urgent tasks.
• Prioritizes helpfulness, mentorship, and team development.
• Acts with integrity.

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
Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.