Director of Software Engineering - Executive Director

JPMorgan Chase JPMorgan Chase · Banking · United Kingdom · Asset & Wealth Management

This role is for a Director of Software Engineering at JPMorgan Chase, focusing on driving the adoption of AI technologies within financial services. The primary responsibility is to integrate AI/ML into software solutions, enhance user experience, and lead engineering efforts in designing, building, and delivering scalable technology products. The role requires expertise in enterprise programming, cloud platforms (AWS), database management, and agile methodologies, with a strong emphasis on applying AI/ML to solve complex technology problems within a regulated financial environment.

What you'd actually do

  1. Create complex and scalable coding frameworks using industry-standard software design principles
  2. Develop secure, high-quality production code and review and debug code written by others
  3. Advise cross-functional teams on technology matters within your domain of expertise
  4. Drive the adoption of AI technologies to enhance software capabilities and user experience
  5. Serve as the go-to subject matter expert for your function

Skills

Required

  • Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts with proven applied experience
  • Hands-on experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
  • Extensive experience in enterprise programming with a strong understanding of technology and development principles
  • Proficiency in modern cloud platforms, especially AWS, with experience designing and managing scalable cloud-based solutions
  • Experience integrating AI and machine learning technologies into software solutions
  • Proven skills in database design, optimization, and maintenance, ensuring data integrity and performance
  • Demonstrated experience leading teams using agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban
  • Advanced knowledge of software application development and technical processes in one or more technical disciplines (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile)
  • Experience applying expertise and new methods to solve complex technology problems
  • Ability to present and communicate effectively with senior leaders and executives
  • Experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field

Nice to have

  • Prior experience in the financial industry with an understanding of regulatory requirements and industry-specific challenges
  • Ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, design, and quality assurance
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of developing innovative solutions to complex technical challenges

What the JD emphasized

  • Drive the adoption of AI technologies
  • integrating AI and machine learning technologies
  • artificial intelligence, machine learning

Other signals

  • Drive the adoption of AI technologies to enhance software capabilities and user experience
  • Experience integrating AI and machine learning technologies into software solutions
  • Advanced knowledge of software application development and technical processes in one or more technical disciplines (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile)