Principal Software Engineer - Executive Director Post Trade Technology
Job Responsibilities
Leads technology and process implementations to achieve functional technology objectives
Accountable for decisions that influence teams' resources, budget, tactical operations, and the execution and implementation of processes and procedures
Sets direction and governance for agentic AI-enabled engineering and SDLC/TLM automation within a technical area to drive measurable improvements in speed, quality, and operational outcomes (e.g., AI-orchestrated delivery workflows, release readiness controls, automated test modernization, and incident triage acceleration), while establishing guardrails for validation, security, resiliency, traceability, and reuse across teams.
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills
- Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 7+ years applied experience
- Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
- Experience developing or leading cross-functional teams of technologists
- Experience with hiring, developing, and recognizing talent
- Experience leading adoption of agentic AI-enabled engineering practices (using enterprise-authorized tools within the work environment) across teams, including defining operating expectations (human-in-the-loop validation, quality gates), measuring outcomes, and ensuring secure handling of sensitive inputs/outputs
- Strong understanding of responsible AI use and control expectations in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity, resiliency/security implications, and governance; ability to influence leaders on safe scaling patterns and reuse
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills
- Strong programming experience in Core Java
- Strong experience in C, C++, or C+
- Deep understanding of messaging and event-driven systems, including Kafka and MQ
- Experience with FIX protocol and trading/investment banking integrations
- Strong database experience, including MongoDB and Cassandra
- Experience with legacy-to-modern data platform migration, including Sybase modernization
- Strong understanding of performance tuning, scalability, concurrency, and resilient system design
About Us
JPMorganChase, 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, 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.
About The Team
J.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.