Lead Data Platform Engineer (AWS)

JPMorganChase; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care coverage

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase is looking for a Lead Software Engineer within the Corporate Sector's AI/ML & Data Platforms team in Plano, Texas. You will play a critical role in developing secure Data Lake solutions and utilizing AWS services to enhance software delivery.

This role requires strong skills in Python, Java, and AWS Data Management tools, alongside team collaboration to drive improvements and innovation. Comprehensive benefits, including healthcare and retirement plans, are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of applied experience in software engineering.
• Hands-on experience in AWS, especially in Data Management.
• Strong understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure Data Lake solutions in AWS.
• Perform IaaS development including Terraform and AWS resources.
• Collaborate with teams for software solutions and troubleshooting.

Skills

AWS Data Management

Python

Java

Terraform

Education

Formal training or certification in software engineering

Tools

AWS Glue

AWS EMR

AWS Athena

AWS Redshift

Lake Formation

Job description

Job Description

We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible.

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Corporate Sector's AI/ML & Data Platforms team, you are an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market‑leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for conducting critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm's business objectives.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure Data Lake solutions within the AWS environment.
• Perform IaaS (Infrastructure As A Code) development including Terraform configuration scripts, Python scripts or Java programming to create services and resources in AWS Cloud environment.
• Explore and evaluate new Data Management features offered by AWS.
• Drive team adoption of enterprise‑authorized AI‑assisted engineering practices within the work environment to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes (e.g., AI‑assisted code review/refactoring, MCP server creation, test strategy acceleration, incident/root‑cause analysis support), while establishing consistent validation standards (secure coding, peer review, automated testing) and promoting reuse of effective patterns across the team.
• Apply knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including enterprise‑authorized AI‑assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realized by automation.
• Proactively identify hidden problems and patterns in data and use these insights to drive improvements to coding hygiene and system architecture.
• Gather, analyze, synthesize, and develop visualizations and reporting from large, diverse data sets in service of continuous improvement of software applications and systems.
• Collaborate with different teams to execute software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with the ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems.
• Contribute to software engineering communities of practice and events that explore new and emerging technologies.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience.
• Hands‑on experience in AWS, especially in Data Management arena such as Glue, EMR, Athena, Redshift, and Lake Formation.
• Proficient in Python, Java, and database query languages for applications development, debugging, and maintenance in a large corporate environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading effective use of approved AI‑assisted software development tools (e.g., for coding, code review, test acceleration, troubleshooting) with the ability to set team expectations for validating AI outputs for correctness, performance, and security.
• Strong understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations, secure handling of inputs/outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations; experience coaching engineers on safe, compliant adoption within delivery practices.
• Overall solid knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Hands‑on Terraform or other IaaS experience.
• AWS certification on Solutions Architect Associate / Developer level.
• Other advanced level certification on programming languages.
• Knowledge working with PCI and sensitive data workloads.

Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veterans. 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.

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.