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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director of Software Engineering-GTAM - **Company:** JPMorgan Chase & Co. - **Location:** Plano, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, Computer Engineering, Data Governance, Graph Database, Interoperability, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Api Management - **Published:** September 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jpmc.fa.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/requisitions/preview/210784234 ## About the Role If you are a software engineering leader ready to take the reins and drive impact, we've got an opportunity just for you., * Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 10+ years applied experience. In addition, 5+ years of experience leading technologists to manage, anticipate and solve complex technical items within your domain of expertise . * Data Governance, Architecture & Resilience: Strong command of FAIR data principles (Findability, Accessibility, Interoperability, Reusability) applied to ITAM (IT Asset Management). * Experience developing or leading cross-functional teams of technologists. * Experience with hiring, developing, and recognizing talent. * Experience leading adoption of agentic AI-enabled engineering practices (using enterprise-authorized tools within the work environment) across teams, including defining operating expectations (human-in-the-loop validation, quality gates), measuring outcomes, and ensuring secure handling of sensitive inputs/outputs. * Strong understanding of responsible AI use and control expectations in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity, resiliency/security implications, and governance; ability to influence leaders on safe scaling patterns and reuse. * Practical cloud native experience. * Stakeholder Communication & Influence: Skilled at translating ITAM complexity into clear business value for cross-functional teams and senior leadership. * Transformational People Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, and upskill engineering teams in emerging technologies fostering a culture of continuous learning and inclusive collaboration. * Expertise in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field., * Demonstrated prior experience influencing across highly matrixed, complex organizations and delivering value at scale. * Demonstrated success leading multiple engineering teams in a matrixed enterprise environment with shifting priorities. * Experience with graph databases (e.g. TigerGraph) and API platform design for downstream tenants. * Background spanning both platform engineering and application delivery. * Experience leading a major platform modernization or migration. ## Description * Leads technology and process implementations to achieve functional technology objectives. * Accountable for decisions that influence teams' resources, budget, tactical operations, and the execution and implementation of processes and procedures. * Sets direction and governance for agentic AI-enabled engineering and SDLC/TLM automation within a technical area to drive measurable improvements in speed, quality, and operational outcomes (e.g., AI-orchestrated delivery workflows, release readiness controls, automated test modernization, and incident triage acceleration), while establishing guardrails for validation, security, resiliency, traceability, 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 and support capacity unlock initiatives at scale. * Carries governance accountability for coding decisions, control obligations, and measures of success such as cost of ownership, maintainability, and portfolio operations. * Delivers technical solutions that can be leveraged across multiple businesses and domains. * Influences peer leaders and senior stakeholders across the business, product, and technology teams. ## Related Videos - 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