Job Descriptionf you are a software engineering leader ready to take the reins and drive impact, we've got an opportunity for you.
As a Director of eSoftware Engineering - Derivatives Execution Algos Lead at JPMorgan Chase within the Commercial and Investment Bank specifically as part of the 100+ EDG Execution Technology team, you will hold a pivotal leadership role. You will be accountable to the wider Derivatives Execution leadership, playing a crucial role in an agile team dedicated to enhancing, creating, and securely delivering top-notch technology products that are both robust and scalable. Your leadership, technical expertise, and problem-solving skills will significantly influence business outcomes and address a broad range of challenges across diverse technologies and applications.
Based in New York, you will work closely with EDG eTrading technology and business leadership in the region as well as the wider global group. Your leadership will be instrumental in building out a full global derivatives exchange connectivity platform to service both agency client flow and internal needs from other JPM lines of business. You will drive strategic decision-making, balancing the development of best-in-breed in-house technologies with the selective use of competitive vendor offerings where appropriate.
Job Responsibilities:- Provide strong technical guidance and direction to support the business and its technical teams, contractors, and vendors. Your leadership will be crucial in making key architectural decisions, not only within the exchange layer but also within the wider trading stack.
- Form strong partnerships with other groups within derivatives, cash, and wider areas, mapping out opportunities for technology synergies. Your ability to influence and collaborate will be key to driving innovation and efficiency.
- Ensure that solutions are fully compliant with critical global regulatory reporting, surveillance, and control mandates as they evolve. Your leadership will ensure adherence to compliance standards and best practices.
- Develop secure and high-quality production code, and review and debug code written by others. Your leadership will foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
- Drive decisions that influence product design, application functionality, and technical operations and processes. Your leadership will shape the future of technology within the organization.
- Serve as a function-wide subject matter expert in one or more areas of focus, actively contributing to the engineering community as an advocate of firmwide frameworks, tools, and practices of the Software Development Life Cycle.
- Influence peers and project decision-makers to consider the use and application of leading-edge technologies. Your leadership will champion innovation and the adoption of new technologies.
- Add to the team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect. Your leadership will promote a positive and inclusive work environment.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:- Formal training or certification on software engineering 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 and more broadly across the organization
- Hands-on practical C++ experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
- Proficiency in C++ on Unix/Linux operating systems.
- Scripting skills to automate day-to-day development and testing tasks.
- Excellent understanding of software and hardware interaction.
- Expertise in application, data, and infrastructure architecture disciplines.
- Strong computer science fundamentals such as multithreading, object-oriented development.
- Ability to work closely with various teams including Application Development, Business Analyst & Operations.
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:- BS degree, preferably in Computer Science / Engineering or similar degree.
- Experience in designing and developing low latency applications using C++ and C.
- Experience in configuring, testing, and integrating C++ applications into a Linux environment.
- Design, develop, test, and support various Market Access trading and risk management modules in C/C++.
- Working knowledge of FIX protocol.
- Experience in low latency connectivity to Futures and Options markets e.g., US Options Exchanges, CME, and ICE.
- Order management experience with Multileg products in Futures and Options products.
About UsJPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
About the TeamJ.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.
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