Lead Data Engineer

Job Description

Join us as we embark on a journey of collaboration and innovation, where your unique skills and talents will be valued and celebrated. Together we will create a brighter future and make a meaningful difference.

As a Lead Data Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Global Technology Enterprise Software Asset Management team, you are an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and deliver data collection, storage, access, and analytics solutions in a secure, stable, and scalable way. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for maintaining critical data pipelines and architectures across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm’s business objectives.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead data management strategies in collaboration with business stakeholders, transforming data into insights that drive strategic decisions and organizational actions.
• Design, develop, and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines using SQL, Python, and PySpark for large-scale, complex data environments.
• Implement scalable data processing workflows in data lake platforms such as Databricks or Spark, ensuring efficient and reliable data operations.
• Ensure data quality, consistency, security, and lineage throughout all stages of data processing and transformation.
• Support data migration and modernization initiatives, transitioning legacy systems to cloud-based data warehouses.
• Document data flows, logic, and transformation rules to maintain transparency and facilitate knowledge sharing across teams.
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance and quality issues in both batch and real-time data pipelines.
• Review existing data challenges and deliver comprehensive solutions by applying appropriate data strategies and tools.

Required Qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Proven experience in data management, ETL/ELT pipeline development, and large-scale data processing.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, and PySpark.
• Hands-on experience with data lake platforms (Databricks, Spark, or similar).
• Strong understanding of data quality, security, and lineage best practices.
• Experience with cloud-based data warehouse migration and modernization.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and documentation abilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with business and technical stakeholders.

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

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.