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JPMorganChase · 15 hours ago

Director of Software Engineering

JPMorgan Chase is a leading financial services firm, and they are seeking a Director of Software Engineering to lead the modernization of their Teller platform. This role involves overseeing trust and security initiatives, guiding the transition from legacy systems to modern architectures, and driving innovation in banking technology solutions.

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Responsibilities

Drive the transformation of the Teller platform, migrating from legacy mainframe systems to cloud-native and modern architectures
Ensure all modernization activities adhere to the highest standards of security, compliance, and regulatory requirements
Provide technical leadership for mainframe re-platforming, refactoring, and integration with contemporary solutions
Develop and manage phased migration plans, minimizing business disruption and aligning with strategic objectives
Oversee coding standards, control obligations, and success metrics such as cost of ownership, maintainability, and operational excellence
Partner with business, product, and architecture teams to align modernization efforts with business goals
Assess and manage vendors, tools, and frameworks supporting mainframe migration and modernization
Promote CI/CD, automated testing, agile methodologies, and continuous improvement across teams
Monitor progress, manage risks, and communicate modernization milestones to senior leadership
Architect and implement robust authentication and authorization frameworks for the Teller platform, ensuring secure access and data protection
Collaborate with security and compliance teams to ensure all platform components meet regulatory and internal standards

Qualification

Cloud native experienceAuthentication frameworksMainframe modernizationSoftware engineering certificationProduct management experienceStakeholder managementCross-functional team leadershipCommunication skills

Required

Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 10+ years applied experience
5+ years of experience leading technologists to manage, anticipate and solve complex technical items within your domain of expertise
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
5 plus years experience leading technologist to solve complex technical challenges
Architecture experience with authentication and authorization frameworks
Experience influencing senior stakeholders and peer leaders across business product and technology teams

Preferred

Hands-on experience at the code level
Exposure to mainframe modernization technologies and migration strategies
Experience with mainframe migration tools (e.g., Micro Focus, IBM z/OS Connect, AWS Mainframe Modernization)
Familiarity with Teller or core banking platforms and their integration patterns
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, especially in high-visibility transformation programs
Experience architecting and implementing authentication, authorization, and foundational security controls in large-scale platforms

Benefits

Comprehensive health care coverage
On-site health and wellness centers
A retirement savings plan
Backup childcare
Tuition reimbursement
Mental health support
Financial coaching

Company

JPMorganChase

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With a history tracing its roots to 1799 in New York City, JPMorganChase is one of the world's oldest, largest, and best-known financial institutions—carrying forth the innovative spirit of our heritage firms in global operations across 100 markets.

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
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1998-02-01IPO

Leadership Team

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Allison Beer
CEO of Card Services and Connected Commerce
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Dan Mendelson
CEO, Morgan Health
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