Director of Software Engineering HR Domain
Core
Architect, build, and operate highly scalable AWS serverless applications for mission-critical Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, and Time capabilities within a regulated global enterprise.
Role type
Director of Software Engineering (HR Domain)
Builds
Multi-region active-active applications, conversational chat experiences, MCP servers, and custom agents integrated with HR platforms. (via careerplan.io/jobs/g929cf7b-director-of-software-engineering-hr-domain-at-j-p-morgan)
Domain
Financial Services / Human Resources / Cloud Infrastructure
Required skills
AWS serverless patterns, Java (Spring Boot), Python (FastAPI/Flask), AI-native development (agentic workflows, prompt engineering), MCP servers, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, domain expertise in Compensation/Benefits/Payroll/Time, responsible AI governance
Preferred skills
Microservices and event-driven architecture, containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes), large vendor/payroll ecosystem integration, global team leadership, secure code development in regulated industries
Technologies
AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, EventBridge, Step Functions, Spring Cloud, Kafka, GitOps, GraphQL, REST, React, TypeScript, FastAPI, Flask, Claude Code, Copilot, MCP
Responsibilities
Design and run multi-region active-active applications with high availability and disaster recovery; lead hands-on development across web, mobile, and conversational interfaces; drive AI-native engineering practices including agentic workflows and human-in-the-loop validation; build MCP servers and custom agents for conversational platforms; establish and enforce modern engineering practices including TDD and automated security scanning; manage application portfolios balancing delivery speed with operational stability; partner with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions; set direction and governance for agentic AI-enabled engineering and SDLC automation.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on technical execution
