Lead Data Engineer: Scalable Pipelines & Architecture

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Glasgow seeks a Lead Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and architectures. You will partner with agile teams to deliver secure, reliable data solutions that power enterprise analytics.

You will develop data models, ensure data quality, and implement backup, recovery, and access-control strategies. The role emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to inclusion across our global technology organization.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification on data engineering concepts.
• Hands-on experience developing and maintaining data pipelines using Python.
• Proficiency with Databricks for large-scale data processing and analytics.
• Experience working with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Proficiency across the full data lifecycle, including ingestion, transformation, storage, and access.
• Experience implementing database backup, recovery, and archiving strategies.
• Strong understanding of data quality principles and experience driving root cause analysis for data issues.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver scalable, secure, and reliable data pipelines using Python and Databricks to support enterprise-level business needs.
• Develop and maintain data models and architectures that enable high-quality analytics and reporting across multiple business functions.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective action for data quality issues, ensuring consumers can trust the data they rely on.
• Implement and manage database backup, recovery, and archiving strategies to ensure data availability and resilience.
• Evaluate and report on access control processes to determine the effectiveness of data asset security with minimal supervision.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data requirements and deliver solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Identify opportunities to optimize data workflows and improve overall pipeline performance and efficiency.
• Contribute to a team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect.

Skills

Python

Data engineering

Data pipelines

Data modeling

Data quality

Root cause analysis

Security and access control

Data governance

Education

Formal training or certification in data engineering

Tools

Databricks

Job description

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Glasgow seeks a Lead Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and architectures. You will partner with agile teams to deliver secure, reliable data solutions that power enterprise analytics.

You will develop data models, ensure data quality, and implement backup, recovery, and access-control strategies. The role emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to inclusion across our global technology organization.