Sr Lead Data Engineer

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services company is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to deliver innovative data solutions in a collaborative and inclusive environment. The role focuses on developing data pipelines and optimizing performance, playing a vital part in enhancing customer experiences while managing significant data volumes.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Python programming.
• Formal training or certification in data engineering.
• Recent hands-on experience as a Senior Data Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end data pipeline solutions on cloud infrastructure.
• Optimize data read/write processes for efficiency.
• Develop secure code to protect customers.

Skills

Python programming

Communication

Stakeholder management

Distributed systems

Data transformation frameworks

Education

Formal training or certification in data engineering

Tools

AWS cloud technologies

RESTful APIs

Job description

Job Description

At JP Morgan Chase, we understand that customers seek exceptional value and a seamless experience from a trusted financial institution. That's why we launched Chase UK to transform digital banking with intuitive and enjoyable customer journeys. With a strong foundation of trust established by millions of customers in the US, we have been rapidly expanding our presence in the UK and across Europe. We are building the bank of the future, offering you the chance to join us and make a significant impact.

As a Lead Data Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the International Consumer Bank, you will play a crucial role in this initiative, dedicated to delivering an outstanding banking experience to our customers. You will work in a collaborative, diverse, inclusive, and geographically distributed team. We seek individuals with a curious mindset, keen interest in new technology, solution-oriented approach, and a focus on addressing customer needs. Our teams focus on specific banking functions and products, providing opportunities to build data pipelines and reporting capabilities for areas such as finance, treasury, financial crime prevention, regulatory reporting, and analytics. We collaborate with product teams like card payments, electronic payments, lending, customer onboarding, core banking, and insurance to understand data models and deliver tailored solutions.

Job Responsibilities

1. Deliver end-to-end data pipeline solutions on cloud infrastructure using the latest technologies and industry best practices.
2. Apply domain modeling techniques to develop best-in-class business products.
3. Structure software to be understandable, testable, and adaptable.
4. Build scalable, fault-tolerant solutions avoiding single points of failure.
5. Develop secure code to protect customers and systems from malicious actors.
6. Investigate and resolve issues promptly, ensuring they do not recur.
7. Ensure releases occur with zero downtime.
8. Optimize data read/write processes for efficiency.
9. Monitor and enhance system performance.
10. Maintain system reliability and operability.
11. Continuously update technologies and patterns.
12. Support products throughout their lifecycle, including production and incident management.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities & Skills

• Formal training or certification in data engineering and applied experience.
• Recent hands-on experience as a Senior Data Engineer.
• Proficiency in Python programming.
• Experience designing and implementing various tests (unit, integration, performance, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Experience with cloud technologies and distributed systems.
• Knowledge of data transformation frameworks and orchestration tools.
• Experience managing large data volumes and optimizing processing.
• Understanding of event-driven architecture, streaming, and messaging frameworks.
• Ability to coach team members on best practices and design principles.
• Stakeholder management and multi-stream prioritization skills.
• Understanding of distributed query engines.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities & Skills

• Experience in highly regulated environments.
• Knowledge of data governance frameworks.
• Experience with AWS cloud technologies.
• Understanding incremental data processing and versioning.
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and web technologies.

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About Us

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to prominent clients worldwide. Our approach emphasizes trust and long-term partnerships to help clients achieve their objectives. We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunity, making reasonable accommodations for employees' needs.

About the Team

Our professionals in corporate functions cover areas from finance and risk to HR and marketing. They are essential in setting up our businesses, clients, and employees for success.