Director of Software Engineering
Yesterday• Worthington, OH
Gunnison, CO
Are you a visionary software engineering leader passionate about driving large-scale modernization and transformation? Join JPMorgan Chase as a Director of Software Engineering, where you will lead the modernization of our Teller platform, oversee trust and security initiatives, and guide the transition from legacy mainframe systems to modern architectures. You will shape the future of our banking technology, ensuring secure, resilient, and innovative solutions for millions of customers
As a Director of Software Engineering at JPMorganChase within the Consumer & Community Banking Teller Platform team, you lead a technical area and drive impact within teams, technologies, and projects across departments. Utilize your in-depth knowledge of software, applications, technical processes, and product management to drive multiple complex projects and initiatives, while serving as a primary decision maker for your teams and be a driver of innovation and solution delivery.
Job responsibilities
- Drive the transformation of the Teller platform, migrating from legacy mainframe systems to cloud-native and modern architectures
- Ensure all modernization activities adhere to the highest standards of security, compliance, and regulatory requirements
- Provide technical leadership for mainframe re-platforming, refactoring, and integration with contemporary solutions
- Develop and manage phased migration plans, minimizing business disruption and aligning with strategic objectives.
- Oversee coding standards, control obligations, and success metrics such as cost of ownership, maintainability, and operational excellence.
- Partner with business, product, and architecture teams to align modernization efforts with business goals.
- Assess and manage vendors, tools, and frameworks supporting mainframe migration and modernization.
- Promote CI/CD, automated testing, agile methodologies, and continuous improvement across teams.
- Monitor progress, manage risks, and communicate modernization milestones to senior leadership.
- Architect and implement robust authentication and authorization frameworks for the Teller platform, ensuring secure access and data protection
- Collaborate with security and compliance teams to ensure all platform components meet regulatory and internal standards.
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
- Experience developing or leading cross-functional teams of technologists
- Experience with hiring, developing, and recognizing talent
- Experience leading a product as a Product Owner or Product Manager
- Practical cloud native experience
- Expertise in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field
- 5 plus years experience leading technologist to solve complex technical challenges
- Architecture experience with authentication and authorization frameworks
- Experience influencing senior stakeholders and peer leaders across business product and technology teams
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Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Hands-on experience at the code level.
- Exposure to mainframe modernization technologies and migration strategies
- Experience with mainframe migration tools (e.g., Micro Focus, IBM z/OS Connect, AWS Mainframe Modernization)
- Familiarity with Teller or core banking platforms and their integration patterns
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, especially in high-visibility transformation programs
- Experience architecting and implementing authentication, authorization, and foundational security controls in large-scale platforms
ABOUT US
Chase is a leading financial services firm, helping nearly half of America's households and small businesses achieve their financial goals through a broad range of financial products. Our mission is to create engaged, lifelong relationships and put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We also help small businesses, nonprofits and cities grow, delivering solutions to solve all their financial needs.
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.
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ABOUT THE TEAM
Our Consumer & Community Banking Group depends on innovators like you to serve consumers, small businesses, municipalities and non-profits. You'll support the delivery of award winning tools and services that cover everything from personal and small business banking as well as lending, mortgages, credit cards, payments, auto finance and investment advice. This group is also focused on developing and delivering cutting edged mobile applications, digital experiences and next generation banking technology solutions to better serve our clients and customers.
Client-provided location(s): Worthington, OH, Gunnison, CO
Job ID: JPMorgan-210670517
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-10-17T19:10:03
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