Director of Software Engineering C++ Trading

As a Director of Software Engineering at JPMorgan Chase within the Commercial and Investment Bank, you will lead a crucial role in the F&O Execution Technology team of 100+ members. Based in London at 25 Bank Street, you'll manage a global team of 13 engineers across multiple locations, focusing on building a comprehensive derivatives exchange connectivity platform.

Your responsibilities will include providing technical leadership, making key architectural decisions, and driving strategic technology choices that balance in-house development with vendor solutions. You'll work closely with F&O technology and business leadership both regionally and globally, ensuring solutions meet regulatory requirements while delivering high-performance trading systems.

The role requires exceptional expertise in C++ development, particularly in low-latency applications and exchange connectivity. You'll be responsible for developing secure, high-quality production code while fostering a culture of engineering excellence. Your leadership will be crucial in forming partnerships across different business units and driving innovation in the trading technology stack.

JPMorgan Chase offers a competitive compensation package including base salary, potential for commission-based pay, and discretionary incentive compensation. The company provides comprehensive benefits including health care, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, and mental health support. This is an opportunity to lead cutting-edge technology development at one of the world's premier financial institutions, working with a diverse, global team to deliver mission-critical trading systems.

The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in C++, particularly in financial markets technology, along with strong leadership capabilities and a track record of delivering complex trading systems. Experience with FIX protocol and connectivity to major futures and options markets is highly valuable for this role.