Senior Director of Software Engineering (Data Platforms)

JPMorgan Chase • Palo Alto, CA

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About The Position

We are seeking a leader in the Data Engineering domain to join our Data Platforms organization. This team is central to our data strategy, enabling diverse users to consistently and rapidly develop products and solutions. As a Senior Director of Software Engineering at JPMorgan Chase within the Consumer & Community Bank Engineering Productivity and Tools team, 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.

Requirements

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 10+ years applied experience
• 5+ years of experience leading technologists to manage, anticipate and solve complex technical items within your domain of expertise and more broadly across the organization
• Experience developing or leading large or cross-functional teams of technologists
• Demonstrated prior experience influencing across highly matrixed, complex organizations and delivering value at scale
• Experience leading complex projects supporting system design, testing, and operational stability
• Experience with hiring, developing, and recognizing talent
• Extensive practical cloud native experience
• Expertise in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field
• Expertise in systems and software design for large-scale distributed data solutions
• Experience with large scale data platforms

Nice To Haves

• Experience working at code level
• Familiarity with data processing and development frameworks like Flink, Spark, and DBT
• Knowledge of open table formats such as Iceberg and Delta, and their catalog solutions (e.g., Polaris, Unity)
• Proficiency in software development technologies (Java/JS/Python/REST) and methodologies (Agile/Scrum)
• Experience in AI/ML and feature engineering is a plus

Responsibilities

• Leads multiple technology and process implementations across departments to achieve firmwide technology objectives
• Articulate our transformation strategy, progress, and impact in a way that resonates with and is aligned with DPRE and CCB objectives
• Proven ability in leading through change, managing dependencies, and controlling change in high-pressure, shifting environments
• Ability to analyze information, connect the dots and articulate clear strategy, outcomes and key messages
• Acts as the primary interface with senior leaders, stakeholders, and executives, driving consensus across competing objectives
• Oversee complex technology project and program execution, managing resources, budgets, and timelines while mitigating risks and addressing roadblocks
• Influences peer leaders and senior stakeholders across the business, product, and technology teams
• Lead the execution of our firm-wide migration to strategic platforms and data
• Accountable for the delivery and growth of enterprise-grade data platforms with a focus on scalability, availability, capabilities, and performance
• Collaborate with peer teams such as Testing Systems, Data Science, and Technical Governance to deliver solutions for key personas, including analysts, data scientists, data engineers, software engineers, AI/ML engineers, operators, and compliance officers
• Elevate the engineering standards within our organization through best practices, coaching, and talent development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree