Director of Software Engineering - Trading Platforms

JPMC Candidate Experience page • Jersey City, NJ

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About The Position

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Executive Director of Software Engineering to both lead and actively participate in the development of our innovative multi-asset trading platform on AWS. This role demands a hands-on leader with deep expertise in streaming, non-blocking, reactive Java programming, and a strong background in microservices architecture, domain-driven design, and cloud technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field from a reputed university/college, or equivalent experience.
• Deep knowledge and expertise in Java programming, with a self-assessed proficiency of 8 out of 10 or higher, and a willingness to engage in hands-on coding.
• 8-10 years of experience as a software engineer, with a proven track record in building distributed architecture systems, especially those involving large data volumes and real-time distribution.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD, DevOps tool chains, and a test-driven approach to agile delivery, with hands-on experience in these areas.
• Experience with middle-tier data caching solutions (e.g., Redis, Apache Ignite) and messaging-based solutions (e.g., Kafka, IBM MQ).
• Knowledge of modern architectures based on microservices, REST APIs, databases, SQL, non-SQL stores, and event-based architecture.
• Proven ability to mentor, groom, and guide junior team members, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with Spring framework and AWS cloud services, actively applying these skills in development tasks.
• Experience in trading systems and familiarity with FIX protocol is an added advantage.
• Ability to solve complex and mission-critical problems, both internally and externally, with a hands-on approach.
• A constant learner and early adopter of leading-edge technologies and methodologies, actively seeking opportunities to apply new knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and actively engage with a team of technologists to develop and deploy applications to the highest standards, ensuring alignment with business and functional requirements.
• Design and implement microservices in Java, utilizing streaming, non-blocking, and reactive programming techniques, while also contributing directly to the codebase.
• Utilize technologies such as Kafka, IBM MQ, Kubernetes (K8s), Redis cache, MSK, and AWS to build scalable and efficient systems, providing both strategic direction and hands-on support.
• Drive the adoption of domain-driven design principles and ensure the architecture supports the trading platform's multi-asset capabilities, while actively participating in architectural discussions.
• Oversee and contribute to the development of technical documentation, including service APIs using Swagger, ensuring robust logging, auditability, security, and monitoring features.
• Participate in API design sessions and guide the selection of design patterns for the team, while also contributing to the design process.
• Lead and participate in code review sessions, providing sign-off and ensuring high maintainability through TDD/BDD approaches.
• Demonstrate scalability of services using mock testing frameworks and other tools, actively engaging in testing and validation processes.
• Mentor, groom, and guide junior team members, fostering their professional growth and development within the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree