Director of Software Engineering - Executive Director
Aumni
Software Engineering
United Kingdom
Posted on Feb 20, 2026
As a Principal Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Asset & Wealth Management space, you will provide expertise and engineering excellence as an integral part of an agile team to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable manner. You will leverage your advanced technical capabilities and collaborate with colleagues across the organization to promote best-in-class outcomes across various technologies, supporting one or more of the firm’s portfolios.
Job responsibilities
- Creates complex and scalable coding frameworks using appropriate software design frameworks
- Develops secure and high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others
- Advises cross-functional teams on technological matters within your domain of expertise
- Drives the adoption of AI technologies to enhance software capabilities and improve user experience
- Serves as the function’s go-to subject matter expert
- Contributes to the development of technical methods in specialized fields in line with the latest product development methodologies
- Creates durable, reusable software frameworks that are leveraged across teams and functions
- Influences leaders and senior stakeholders across business, product, and technology teams
- Champions the firm’s culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and proven applied experience
- Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
- Extensive experience in enterprise programming, with a strong understanding of technology and development principles.
- Proficiency in modern cloud platforms, particularly AWS, with experience in designing and managing scalable cloud-based solutions.
- Experience in integrating AI and machine learning technologies into software solutions to enhance functionality and user experience.
- Strong skills in database design, optimization, and maintenance, with experience in ensuring data integrity and performance.
- Demonstrated experience in leading teams using agile methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban, to deliver projects efficiently and effectively
- Advanced knowledge of software application development and technical processes with considerable in-depth knowledge in one or more technical disciplines (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)
- Experience applying expertise and new methods to determine solutions for complex technology problems in one or more technical disciplines
- Ability to present and effectively communicate with Senior Leaders and Executives and understanding of the business
- Experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Prior experience in the financial industry, with an understanding of regulatory requirements and industry-specific challenges.
- Ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, design, and quality assurance, to achieve project goals.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of developing innovative solutions to complex technical challenges.
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world’s most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
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.
J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.
Drive innovation and solution delivery while leading a technical area and serving as a primary decision maker for your teams