Lead Data Platform Engineer (KYC & Risk)

J.P. MORGAN; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase in the United Kingdom is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to shape the Global KYC and Risk Assessment Data Platform. You will lead across multiple teams, define architecture and engineering standards, and deliver secure, scalable software that supports millions of customers.

You'll apply expertise in Python, PySpark, cloud, AI/ML, and data engineering to drive modern data platforms. The role emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and delivering high-impact solutions within an

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability at enterprise scale.
• Expertise in Python and/or PySpark.
• Advanced knowledge of software development processes with depth in cloud, AI/ML, or data engineering.
• Experience in large-scale data processing, microservices, API design, Kafka, Redis, MemCached, observability tools, and orchestration frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop secure, high-quality production code for data-intensive applications and platforms
• Review code and mentor engineers to foster growth and excellence
• Create durable, reusable software frameworks and patterns for use across teams
• Drive adoption of advanced technical methods and industry-standard practices
• Advise cross-functional teams on technological matters within your domain
• Apply knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle, including AI-assisted development and automation
• Enhance automation at scale to improve value and efficiency
• Lead architectural decisions and engineering practices across multiple teams
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions
• Champion best practices in software development and data engineering
• Support a culture of innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement

Skills

Python

PySpark

Cloud

AI/ML

Data engineering

Kafka

Redis

Observability

Airflow

Temporal

Tools

Dynatrace

Splunk

Grafana

Databricks

Snowflake

Apache Iceberg

AWS

Azure

GCP

PostgreSQL

Job description

JPMorgan Chase in the United Kingdom is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to shape the Global KYC and Risk Assessment Data Platform. You will lead across multiple teams, define architecture and engineering standards, and deliver secure, scalable software that supports millions of customers.

You'll apply expertise in Python, PySpark, cloud, AI/ML, and data engineering to drive modern data platforms. The role emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and delivering high-impact solutions within an