Software Engineer III - Data Platform Engineer

J.P. MORGAN; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a new team at a leading financial services firm as a Data Platform Engineer. You'll build infrastructure for financial products, set up data platforms, and work with cutting-edge technologies like Kubernetes and Apache Kafka. We value collaboration and diverse perspectives, making this an exciting opportunity for innovative minds. If you're passionate about fintech and eager to make a difference, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Ability to independently analyze problems and develop solutions.
• Experience with Kubernetes or Docker.
• Flexibility with tools and languages.

Responsibilities

• Build infrastructure to support financial products at scale.
• Set up the data platform to provide modern data services.
• Serve as a point of contact for regulatory and control aspects.

Skills

Problem Solving

Flexibility

Knowledge of Data Structures

Education

Formal training or certification in problem-solving concepts

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Python

Java

Kotlin

Apache Kafka

Spark

Job description

Job Description

Out of the successful launch of Chase in 2021, we’re a new team with a new mission. We’re creating products that solve real-world problems and put customers at the center—all in an environment that nurtures skills and helps you realize your potential. Our team is key to our success. We’re people-first. We value collaboration, curiosity, and commitment.

As a Data Platform Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Accelerator business, you are at the core of this venture, focused on delivering innovative solutions to our customers. You possess a curious mindset, thrive in collaborative squads, and are passionate about new technology. You are solution-oriented, commercially savvy, and have an interest in fintech. You enjoy working in tribes and squads focused on specific products and projects, with opportunities to move between them based on your strengths and interests.

Technologies we use include: Java, Kotlin, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, GCP, BigQuery, Spark.

While professional skills are important, culture is equally valued. We recognize everyone's uniqueness, and believe that diversity of thought, experience, and background makes a strong team. By bringing diverse perspectives together, we aim to make a significant impact on our company, clients, and communities we serve worldwide.

Job Responsibilities

1. Build infrastructure to support financial products at scale.
2. Set up the data platform to support application needs, providing modern data services such as ingestion, querying, and governance.
3. Utilize open source products when possible and develop custom solutions when necessary.
4. Assist teams in identifying their data requirements and leveraging the platform effectively.
5. Serve as a point of contact for other teams regarding regulatory and control aspects of data, tailoring solutions accordingly.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Formal training or certification in problem-solving concepts with practical experience.
• Ability to analyze problems independently and develop solutions.
• Flexibility with tools and languages (e.g., debugging an SSO issue in Python, troubleshooting Java/Kotlin memory issues).
• Knowledge of data structures.
• Experience with Kubernetes or Docker.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Experience with at least one cloud platform.
• Experience with message brokers such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, Pulsar, etc.
• Experience in setting up data platforms and establishing standards, beyond just pipelines.
• Experience with distributed data processing frameworks like Spark or Flink.

About Us

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to top corporations, governments, wealthy individuals, and institutional investors. Our commitment to excellent client service drives everything we do. We aim to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients succeed.

We value our people and the diverse talents they bring, which are key to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, and we do not discriminate based on protected attributes. We also provide accommodations for religious practices, mental health, or disabilities. For more information, please see our FAQs about requesting accommodations.

About The Team

Our Corporate Functions team covers finance, risk, human resources, marketing, and more. They are essential to our success, ensuring our business, clients, and employees are well supported.