Corporate Technology - Lead Data Architect

Aumni; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Jersey City invites a Lead Data Architect to shape the data architecture across a portfolio of applications as we modernize to cloud-based technologies. The role sits within Corporate Technology and requires guiding data standards, governance, and scalable data solutions.

You will mentor junior architects, collaborate with global teams, and drive architectures that balance performance, security, and regulatory requirements across 100+ applications.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of data architecture experience across OLTP and OLAP patterns.
• Deep knowledge of data architecture, best practices, and trends for modern data needs.
• Experience with cloud-based databases and data lake platforms such as Databricks or Snowflake.

Responsibilities

• Drive data architecture principles and framework across the portfolio of applications.
• Own and evolve database standards with application architects.
• Design target state data architectures to reduce bespoke data applications.

Skills

Data architecture

Cloud databases

Data governance

Mentoring

Architecture standards

Multinational teams

Tools

Postgres

CockroachDB

Databricks

Snowflake

Job description

Join the team that assesses current state and target state plans for consolidation to the strategic data lake, adoption of core data technologies for application development, and defining data standards across a portfolio of applications serving the Compliance, Oversight, and Governance businesses.

As a Lead Data Architect, within Corporate Technology, you will provide expertise to develop and enhance the data architecture of multiple applications in their journey to modernize to cloud-based technologies.

Job responsibilities:

• Drive the Data Architecture principles and framework to enforce and strengthen the overall data environment for the portfolio of applications
• Own and evolve database standards, including database choice and sensible defaults in collaboration with application architects for the portfolio applications
• Drive adoption of the strategic lake by designing target state data architectures to reduce the presence of bespoke data applications holding large amounts of duplicate data
• Define data processing patterns and standards for data exchange between applications including streaming, API, and batch based interactions
• Serves as the function’s go-to subject matter expert for data architecture needs across 100+ applications
• Mentors and coaches junior architects and technologists regarding data practices, modeling, design, and storage
• Champions the firm’s culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• 10+ years of related experience in data architecture roles; Experience with various data modeling techniques and tools related to data across both OLTP and OLAP patterns
• Deep knowledge of data architecture, best practices, and industry trends for modern data needs and proven ability to work in a multi-national, geographically distributed team
• Deep knowledge in one or more cloud based databases, such as Postgres or Cockroach DB, or data lake platforms such as Databricks or Snowflake
• Proven ability to set standards, and write Architecture Decision Records to set the north star vision, and evangelize across many application teams
• Broad expertise in data technologies; i.e. data processing, data quality concepts, Business Intelligence and analytical tools, unstructured data, machine learning
• Experience with data governance frameworks, data catalogs, data vocabularies, and data classification needs
• Cloud fundamentals, AWS (preferred) or other public cloud platforms

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Advanced analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Experience with alternative data platforms such as graph databases or graph based data.
• Familiar with Large Language Models (LLMs) and prompt engineering
• Familiar with Finance and Banking products and related protection standards, such as GDPR or PCI

We do not offer any type of employment-based immigration sponsorship for this position. Likewise, JPMorganChase , will not provide any assistance or sign any documentation in support of any other form of immigration sponsorship or benefit including optional practical training (OPT) or curricular practical training (CPT).

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

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. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. 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. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

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. Provide expertise to develop and enhance the data architecture of multiple applications in their journey to modernize to cloud-based technologies.