Sr Lead Software Engineer - Big Data/Spark/Hadoop/Databricks

Job Description
We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for you to take your software engineering career to the next level.
As a Senior Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Corporate Technology Engineering and Architecture team, you serve as a seasoned member of an agile team to design and deliver trusted market-leading data technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. You are responsible for carrying out critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm's business objectives.
A motivated individual with a strong background in data platforms, ETL pipeline setup and analysis, you will lead the data catalog initiatives to establish and maintain a cohesive and effective data cataloging system, integral to the broader data governance strategy and objectives.
This position requires excellent communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Job responsibilities

• Oversee the coordination of activities concerning metadata identification, standardization, and updates within their respective data lakehouse tables.
• Develop and publish metrics for metadata completeness and data catalog usage, fostering its wider adoption.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for data catalog, create training materials and educate users as needed
• Execute software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems
• Create secure and high-quality production code and maintains algorithms that run synchronously with appropriate systems
• Produce architecture and design artifacts for complex applications while being accountable for ensuring design constraints are met by software code development
• Gather, analyze, synthesize, and develop visualizations and reporting from large, diverse data sets in service of continuous improvement of software applications and systems
• Proactively identify hidden problems and patterns in data and uses these insights to drive improvements to coding hygiene and system architecture
• Contribute to software engineering communities of practice and events that explore new and emerging technologies
• Add to team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, including 5+ years of hands-on expertise in ETL/Data pipeline and data lake platforms like Databricks, Spark/Hadoop, and Snowflake.
• Strong understanding of data management principles, governance frameworks and best practices.
• Experience with data cataloging tools and systems (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Informatica, Atlan, Databricks Unity Catalog).
• Experience in developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large enterprise with one or more modern programming languages (e.g. Java/SpringBoot, Python/Flask).
• Expert in SQL and data profiling tools.
• Solid understanding of SDLC practices, Application Resiliency, Security, Agile methodologies, and CI/CD.
• Knowledge of integration technologies (e.g. GraphQL, REST etc..).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Lead development efforts for assigned projects, PI planning, release and deployment processes for assigned projects
• Develop, demonstrate, and advocate technology and data strategy at all levels from new engineers to senior executives and stakeholders
• Lead the way in creating next-generation engineering talent, mentoring internal talent and actively recruit external talent
• Promote a culture of engineering excellence and being well-managed, using opportunities to reuse exiting solutions where possible

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Practical cloud native experience, with exposure of designing and deploying applications on AWS
• Hands on experience with data reporting, BI Tools like Tableau, Alteryx

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. For those in eligible roles, we offer discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of firm performance and 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.