Senior Director of Software Engineering - Head of Cloud/Lake Platforms Engineering
On-site · Palo Alto, California, United States
Job Summary
Senior Director leads multiple technology areas within JPMorgan Chase’s Data Platforms, directing cross-functional teams to achieve firmwide technology objectives, guiding migration to strategic platforms, and ensuring enterprise-grade data platforms are scalable, available, and performant. Acts as primary interface with senior leaders, collaborates with Data Management/Publishing/Governance to deliver solutions for analysts, data scientists, data engineers, software engineers, AI/ML engineers, operators, and compliance officers, and champions diversity and talent development across the organization.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years applied experience in software engineering
- 5+ years leading technologists to manage and solve complex items across the organization
- Experience developing or leading large or cross-functional teams of technologists
- Experience influencing across matrixed organizations and delivering value at scale
- Experience leading complex projects including system design, testing, and operational stability
- Experience with hiring, developing, and recognizing talent
- Extensive practical cloud native experience
- Expertise in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical field
- Expertise in systems and software design for large-scale distributed data solutions
- Experience with large-scale data platforms
- Experience with Spark, Informatica, DBT (preferred)
- Knowledge of Iceberg, Delta, and catalog solutions (e.g., Polaris, Unity)
- Proficiency in Java/JS/Python/REST and Agile/Scrum methodologies
- Experience in AI/ML and feature engineering is a plus
- This position may involve review of criminal history per applicable act
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