Lead Data Engineer - PySpark/Databricks/SQL/AWS

JPMorganChase; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking a Lead Data Engineer in Corporate Technology to drive data collection, storage, access, and analytics platforms. You will serve as a core technical contributor, maintaining critical data pipelines across multiple domains and ensuring secure, scalable delivery of data solutions.

The role emphasizes AI-assisted design, rigorous data validation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet business objectives while maintaining compliance with data sensitivity and

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification in data engineering concepts.
• 5+ years of applied data engineering experience.
• Experience with Python, PySpark, Databricks, SQL, and AWS.
• Ability to review and validate AI-assisted outputs and ensure data handling compliance.

Responsibilities

• Delivers data collection, storage, access, and analytics platform solutions securely and scalably.
• Uses AI capabilities within the work environment to accelerate data platform design and documentation.
• Generates data models using firmwide approaches and statistical algorithms.
• Implements database backup, recovery, and archiving strategies.
• Evaluates access control processes to ensure data asset security.
• Applies reuse-first, AI-assisted practices to ensure traceability and resiliency.

Skills

Python

PySpark

Databricks

SQL

AWS

AI automation

Education

Data engineering certification

Tools

Relational databases

NoSQL databases

Backup/recovery tooling

Job description

Job Description

Join us as we embark on a journey of collaboration and innovation, where your unique skills and talents will be valued and celebrated. Together we will create a brighter future and make a meaningful difference.

Job Description

Join us as we embark on a journey of collaboration and innovation, where your unique skills and talents will be valued and celebrated. Together we will create a brighter future and make a meaningful difference.

As a Lead Data Engineer - PySpark/Databricks/SQL/AWS at JPMorganChase within the Corporate Technology, you are an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and deliver data collection, storage, access, and analytics solutions in a secure, stable, and scalable way. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for maintaining critical data pipelines and architectures across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm's business objectives.

Job Responsibilities

• Delivers data collection, storage, access, and analytics data platform solutions in a secure, stable, and scalable way
• Uses enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment to accelerate data platform and model design analysis and documentation, validating outputs and handling data according to sensitivity and security requirements.
• Generates data models for the team using firmwide approaches, linear algebra, statistical and geometrical algorithms
• Implements database back-up, recovery, and archiving strategy
• Evaluates and reports on access control processes to determine effectiveness of data asset security with minimal supervision
• Applies reuse-first, AI-assisted practices within delivery and operational routines (e.g., backup/recovery validation and access control review support), ensuring traceability/auditability and alignment to resiliency and security expectations.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Formal training or certification on data engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
• Strong experience with Python, PySpark, Databricks, SQL, AWS and AI automation
• Proficient in and experience across the data lifecycle
• Demonstrated experience using enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment to support data engineering workflows with strong validation habits and awareness of data sensitivity.
• Ability to review and validate AI-assisted outputs (e.g., model/design summaries or operational checklists) before use, escalating when uncertain and following data handling requirements.
• Working experience with both relational and NoSQL databases
• Experience implementing database back-up, recovery, and archiving strategy
• Proficient knowledge of linear algebra, statistical and geometrical algorithms

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Emerging technologies

ABOUT US

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

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.