Director of Software Engineering- Electronic Trading Services

Location: Jersey City, NJ, United States

Job Family: Software Engineering

About the Role

At JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the world's leading financial services firms, we are seeking a Director of Software Engineering for our Electronic Trading Services team in Jersey City, NJ. In this pivotal role, you will drive innovation and solution delivery across our electronic trading platforms, serving as a primary decision-maker for engineering teams that power high-volume, low-latency trading for institutional clients globally. As a key leader within the Corporate & Investment Bank division, you will shape the technological roadmap for trading systems that handle equities, fixed income, derivatives, and FX markets, ensuring seamless integration with our vast ecosystem of market data and execution venues. Your expertise will be instrumental in enhancing our competitive edge in a rapidly evolving financial landscape, where speed, reliability, and regulatory compliance are paramount. Reporting to senior technology leadership, you will oversee end-to-end development lifecycles, from architecting scalable microservices to optimizing performance under extreme market conditions. Collaboration is at the heart of this role; you will partner closely with traders, quantitative analysts, risk managers, and compliance experts to translate complex business needs into robust software solutions. At JPMorgan Chase, we emphasize a culture of innovation, leveraging cutting-edge technologies like AI, machine learning, and cloud-native infrastructures to pioneer next-generation trading tools. You will mentor a diverse team of engineers, fostering professional growth while upholding our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all initiatives. This position offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact on one of the largest electronic trading operations in the industry, with access to unparalleled resources and global reach. Jersey City provides a dynamic work environment with state-of-the-art facilities, proximity to major financial hubs, and the chance to contribute to initiatives that redefine how markets operate. If you are a visionary leader passionate about financial technology, join us to advance the future of electronic trading at JPMorgan Chase.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and innovation of electronic trading services, ensuring scalable and resilient solutions for global markets
• Serve as a primary decision-maker for engineering teams, aligning technical strategies with business objectives in electronic trading
• Oversee the design, implementation, and deployment of low-latency trading platforms and APIs
• Collaborate with traders, quants, and compliance teams to integrate regulatory requirements into software solutions
• Drive adoption of emerging technologies like cloud-native architectures and AI-driven trading tools
• Mentor and develop a high-performing team of software engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources for multiple trading system initiatives
• Ensure system reliability, performance optimization, and security in high-volume trading environments
• Conduct code reviews, technical architecture assessments, and risk analyses for trading applications
• Represent Electronic Trading Services in executive forums, influencing firm-wide technology strategies

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in financial services or electronic trading systems
• Proven track record of leading engineering teams in high-stakes, low-latency environments
• Deep expertise in electronic trading platforms, including FIX protocol and market data handling
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements in financial markets (e.g., SEC, MiFID II)
• Experience with agile methodologies and DevOps practices in a large-scale enterprise setting
• Ability to obtain necessary security clearances for handling sensitive financial data

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Computer Science or Finance
• Experience with JP Morgan's internal trading systems or similar bulge-bracket bank environments
• Certification in cloud platforms like AWS or Azure, with focus on financial workloads
• Prior leadership in cross-functional teams involving quant developers and traders
• Knowledge of machine learning applications in trading optimization

Required Skills

• Proficiency in Java, C++, or Python for high-performance trading systems
• Expertise in low-latency networking and real-time data processing
• Knowledge of FIX protocol, market data feeds (e.g., Bloomberg, Refinitiv)
• Experience with distributed systems and microservices architecture
• Strong understanding of database technologies like Oracle or NoSQL for financial data
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Agile and Scrum methodologies for software delivery
• Leadership and team management in fast-paced environments
• Problem-solving and analytical skills for complex trading scenarios
• Communication skills for stakeholder engagement and technical presentations
• Risk management and compliance awareness in financial services
• DevOps tools like Jenkins, Git, and CI/CD pipelines
• Machine learning basics for predictive trading models
• Security best practices for handling sensitive market data

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance-based annual bonuses
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company matching
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick days, and parental leave
• Professional development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Employee stock purchase plan and financial wellness resources
• On-site fitness centers and wellness programs at Jersey City location
• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid options post-pandemic

JP Morgan Chase is an equal opportunity employer.