Senior Manager of Software Engineering - Databases

Job Description
When you mentor and advise multiple technical teams and move financial technologies forward, it's a big challenge with big impact. You were made for this.
As a Senior Manager of Software Engineering at JPMorgan Chase within the Corporate and Investment Banking division, you will play a leadership role by offering technical guidance and advice to a highly skilled database team. You will also foresee the requirements and potential dependencies of other functions within the organization. As a specialist in your field, your insights will impact budget and technical considerations to enhance operational efficiencies and functionalities.
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Database Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in designing, implementing, and managing complex database systems, with a strong focus on AWS RDS, Oracle, PostgreSQL,, modern NoSQL databases like MongoDB, distributed architecture like cockroachDB, caching database like Redis, . This role requires a deep understanding of database architecture, performance tuning, and data security.
Job responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain robust database solutions using AWS RDS, Oracle, PostgreSQL,NoSQL databases such as MongoDB and Cassandra, distributed database like CockroachDB, caching database.
• Collaborate with development teams to design and optimize database schemas, queries, and indexing strategies to ensure high performance and scalability.
• Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Develop and implement database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and availability.
• Ensure database security by implementing best practices for access control, encryption, and auditing.
• Automate routine database tasks and processes using scripting languages and tools.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest database technologies and trends, and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior database engineers and other team members.
• Provide overall direction, oversight, and coaching for a team of entry-level to mid-level software engineers that work on basic to moderately complex tasks
• Provides input to leadership regarding budget, approach, and technical considerations to improve operational efficiencies and functionality for the team
• Creates a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect for team members and prioritizes diverse representation

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on Computer Science concepts and 5+ years applied experience. In addition, 2 + years of experience leading technologists to manage and solve complex technical items within your domain of expertise
• Strong experience on AWS RDS, Oracle, PostgreSQL, NoSQL, Cockroachdb, Redis,Memcache databases.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and experience with database performance tuning and optimization.
• Experience with database migration, replication, and high-availability solutions.
• Good experience with cloud-based database services, like AWS RDS and DocumentDB.
• Knowledge of database security best practices and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Certifications in AWS, MongoDB, Oracle, or PostgreSQL.
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with ETL processes and replication tools like Goldengate.
• Having Terraform as an additional skill is advantageous.

About Us
JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
About the Team
J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.