Principal Software Engineer - Database Engineer

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase is seeking a Database Principal Software Engineer to enhance and deliver technology products in a secure and scalable way. The candidate will take on critical technology solutions and will be responsible for database modernization and optimization within the Consumer & Community Banking sector, contributing to a talented team of engineers.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in database engineering.
• Hands-on experience with performance testing and operational stability.
• Proficient in software applications and technical processes.

Responsibilities

• Contribute as Database Engineer and development expert.
• Provide thought leadership for database modernization.
• Support development teams in troubleshooting and resolution of production database issues.

Skills

Database system design

Performance testing

Automation

Continuous delivery methods

Agile methodologies

Cloud technologies

NoSQL databases

Education

Formal training or certification in software engineering

Tools

Oracle

SQL Server

Aurora Postgres

CockroachDB

MongoDB

AWS

Azure

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 Database Principal Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Consumer & Community Banking, 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

• Contribute as Database Engineer and development expert, working with application development teams to develop, execute and support database modernization/optimization/performance tuning/design activities
• Provide thought leadership and modernization support to application development (AD) teams through the analysis, migration, and post migration efforts for their database footprints
• Partner with PaaS, DBaaS, and Cloud Delivery teams to resolve issues and influence implementation of self service capabilities to support the AD teams
• Participate in tactical and strategic database modernization planning and development of database modernization patterns
• Provide direct support for development teams performing database modernization activities
• Support AD teams in DB design activities
• Support AD teams in troubleshooting and resolution of production database issues and contribute to root cause analysis supporting problem management workstreams
• Perform proactive reviews of database implementations to enhance performance, efficiency, resiliency, and cost optimization
• Contribute to the design and development of tools to accelerate modernization efforts
• Support AD teams in upskilling database development and support competencies
• Partner with other Center Of Excellence teams in setting best practices, guidelines and proper design patterns across various DB technologies

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 10+ years applied experience
• Hands-on practical experience in database system design, performing database development and performance testing, and ensuring operational stability
• 10+ years’ experience working as database engineering for Oracle, SQL Server, Aurora Postgres, CockroachDB, MongoDB and experience with AWS and/or Azure and associated database services
• Experience supporting databases in DevOps and proficient in automation and continuous delivery methods
• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security
• Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)
• Demonstrable experience performing database upgrades and migrations
• Must be able to self-motivate to support delivery whether individually or as part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Strong desire to master emerging technologies and share experience with other team members
• Ability to adjust and adapt role to support team success
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems
• Direct experience with NoSQL databases