Manager of Software Engineering.

JPMorgan Chase & Co.•New York, NY

14h

About The Position

We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for you to advance your software engineering career to the next level. As a Manager of Software Engineering at JPMorganChase within the Wealth Management team - Self Directed Investing, you will be responsible for leading and overseeing software development projects throughout the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). In this role, you will plan, coordinate, and execute projects to ensure successful delivery within scope, time, and budget constraints. You will serve as the primary point of contact between stakeholders and the project team, ensuring clear communication, effective risk management, and adherence to quality standards. By guiding the team through each phase of the SDLC, you will drive the achievement of business objectives and foster continuous improvement in project outcomes.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of experience managing software development projects through the SDLC
Hands-on practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
Proficient in coding in one or more languages ((Spring Boot, Java, React.js, JS, HTML, CSS, Git, REST).
Proficient in AI tools usage (e.g., Copilot, AmazonQ).
Solid understanding of SDLC methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall), CI/CD, application resiliency, and security.
Demonstrated knowledge of software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, AI, machine learning, mobile).
Strategic planning, risk management, stakeholder management, budgeting and cost control, and change management skills.
Strong problem-solving, conflict resolution, analytical thinking, and decision-making abilities.
Negotiation skills for resources, timelines, and deliverables.
Adaptability to dynamic environments and changing project needs.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a leadership role within a technology-driven organization.
Experience with large-scale, complex software development projects.
Expertise in Agile, Scrum, and other iterative development methodologies.
Strong presentation and facilitation skills for executive and technical audiences.
Ability to mentor and develop junior team members.
Familiarity with cloud technologies, DevOps practices, and modern software architectures.
Exposure to cloud technologies (AWS, Terraform).

Responsibilities

Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
Develop project plans, schedules, and allocate resources.
Identify, monitor, and manage project risks, developing mitigation strategies as needed.
Track project progress against milestones and deadlines; prepare and deliver status reports to stakeholders and management.
Ensure adherence to quality standards and best practices, including coordinating testing activities and reviewing results.
Manage changes in project scope, schedule, and resources, communicating updates effectively to all stakeholders.
Execute software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting, thinking beyond routine approaches to solve problems.
Create secure and high-quality production code; maintain algorithms that run synchronously with appropriate systems.
Produce architecture and design artifacts for complex applications, ensuring design constraints are met.
Gather, analyze, and synthesize data to develop visualizations and reporting for continuous improvement of software applications and systems.
Proactively identify hidden problems and patterns in data to drive improvements in coding hygiene and system architecture.