Chase · 18 hours ago
Sr Director of Software Engineering - Synthetics
575 Washington Blvd, Jersey City, NJ, 07310, US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$233K/yr - $325K/yr
15+ years expJPMorgan Chase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers and businesses. As a Senior Director of Software Engineering, you will lead multiple technical areas and collaborate across domains to drive the adoption of cutting-edge technology solutions.
FinanceBankingFinancial Services
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Chase
Chase provides broad range of financial services. It is a sub-organization of JP Morgan Chase.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mike McDonnell
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Nicole Sanchez
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