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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Executive Director Principal Software Engineer - Athena Platform - **Company:** JPMorgan Chase & Co. - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Software Quality, Quartz (Graphics Layer), Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Production Code - **Published:** August 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jpmc.fa.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/requisitions/preview/210778237 ## About the Role * Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 10+ years applied experience * Proven experience as a quant developer, with a strong history of close collaboration with quants, traders, or portfolio managers in a front-office or investment technology context * Deep knowledge of derivatives trade lifecycle, and Fixed Income and/or Equity Derivatives * Deep understanding of the pricing, risk, and analytics of financial products, including the systems and data models that support them * Strong technical proficiency in Python, with working knowledge of Java, C++, or C# * Experience in the JPMorganChase Athena platform is a strong plus; experience in comparable industry platforms such as Quartz or Beacon is also highly valued for candidates without Athena knowledge * Executive presence with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts authoritatively to both technical and non-technical audiences * Demonstrated experience designing and leading adoption of agentic AI-enabled development practices (using enterprise-authorized tools within the work environment) across teams, including setting standards for human-in-the-loop validation, auditability/traceability of changes, and secure handling of sensitive data. * Strong understanding of responsible AI use and control expectations in engineering workflows, including security/resiliency implications, data sensitivity, and risk-based governance; ability to influence senior technical leaders on safe scaling patterns and reuse. * Experience applying expertise and new methods to determine solutions for complex technology problems in one or more technical disciplines Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills * Understanding of the business * Practical cloud native experience ## Description * You will manage senior relationships spanning Portfolio Management, Trading, Operations, and Accounting - communicating with authority and clarity on architecture decisions, delivery status, and platform capability. * Develops secure and high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others * Architects and governs agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows (using enterprise-authorized tools within the work environment) to improve delivery speed, code quality, and operational outcomes at scale (e.g., AI-driven PR review assistance, test generation/maintenance, release readiness checks, incident triage and root-cause acceleration), while defining guardrails for validation, security, resiliency, and reuse across teams. * Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including enterprise-authorized AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realized by automation at scale. * Advises cross-functional teams on technological matters within domain of expertise * 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 ## Related Videos - [Inside Bitpanda's Tech Stack: Scaling a European Fintech Leader - Markus Dorner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1979-inside-bitpanda-s-tech-stack-scaling-a-european-fintech-leader-markus-dorner) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Designing the Future of Human<>Agent Collaboration](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1447-designing-the-future-of-human-agent-collaboration) - [Let's Talk Quality! 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