Sr Director of Software Engineering- Software Defined Network

JPMorgan Chase - Plano, TX

Full-time - Senior

Plano, TX

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

As a Senior Director of Software Engineering at JPMorgan Chase, you will lead the architecture, design, and development of next-generation Software Defined Networking (SDN) capabilities. This role involves collaborating with various infrastructure teams to innovate and enhance technology processes, focusing on resilient and secure software-defined technology infrastructure within a multi-cloud environment.

Responsibilities

• Apply deep technical knowledge and problem-solving methodologies to analyze complex data/systems, anticipate issues, and mitigate risks.
• Work with other Engineering and Platform teams to architect and rapidly iterate on designs, patterns, or changes required to resolve issues and modernize the organization and its technology processes.
• Lead a team in developing secure, high-quality prototype and production code, and review and debug code written by others.
• Demonstrate the ability to solve problems, not deliver fixes.
• Provide technical guidance and strategic direction to support the business and its technical teams, contractors, and vendors.
• Drive decisions that influence product design, application functionality, and technical operations and processes.
• Execute work according to compliance standards, risk and security, and business objectives.
• Advise and mentor engineers and technologists, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Develop and contribute to a great team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect.

Requirements

• Formal training or certification on coding practices, testing automation, and one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Java).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Pulumi, Ansible) and Software Defined Networks & Network Security domain knowledge including VNFs, CNFs, CNIs (Cilium, OVH, Calico), SASE, Micro and Macro Segmentation/Zero Trust.
• 10+ years of applied experience in relevant technologies and 5+ years of experience leading technologists to manage, anticipate, and solve complex technical items.