Director of Software Engineering - Python, Athena

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 Director of Software Engineering at JPMorgan Chase within the Commercial & Investment Banking, 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:

• Lead large software development teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
• Provide strategic direction and mentorship to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of complex software projects, ensuring they meet business requirements, timelines, and budget constraints.
• Implement best practices in project management and software development methodologies.
• Utilize extensive technical expertise in Python to develop scalable and robust software solutions.
• Ensure optimal design and implementation of data architectures.
• Leverage experience with JPMorgan's in-house risk management system, Athena, and demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the trade lifecycle, risk management, and financial products, especially in commodities.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and functionality of software solutions.
• Promote innovation by staying updated on emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Champion Agile methodologies to enhance project delivery, team collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and ensure adherence to Agile principles.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills:

• Formal training or certification on large scale technology program concepts and 10+ years applied experience. In addition, 5+ years of experience leading technologists to manage, anticipate and solve complex technical items within your domain of expertise
• Advanced programming skills in Python and proficiency in Python web services frameworks.
• Proficiency in React and TypeScript for building scalable web applications.
• Proven success in leading large or cross-functional teams and collaborating effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in influencing complex organizations and delivering value at scale.
• Strong understanding of trade lifecycle, risk management, and financial products in investment banking.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Extensive practical cloud-native experience.
• Expertise in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills:

• Experience working at code level.
• Familiarity with JPMorgan's Athena RMS is preferred.