Snr. Lead Software Engineer - Data Platforms

Job Description

As a Senior Lead Software Engineer in Data Platforms within the Chief Data and Analytics Office, you will lead a squad of engineers focused on enhancing the firmwide data catalogue system, Fusion. You will help teams across the globe access data efficiently, applying your technical expertise and engineering mindset to deliver secure, scalable solutions. You'll be second in command within a wider team of 40, taking a high degree of ownership and responsibility. Your role will foster innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, positioning you for advancement to Executive Director.

Job Description

As a Senior Lead Software Engineer in Data Platforms within the Chief Data and Analytics Office, you will lead a squad of engineers focused on enhancing the firmwide data catalogue system, Fusion. You will help teams across the globe access data efficiently, applying your technical expertise and engineering mindset to deliver secure, scalable solutions. You'll be second in command within a wider team of 40, taking a high degree of ownership and responsibility. Your role will foster innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, positioning you for advancement to Executive Director.

Job Responsibilities

Lead a squad of engineers, providing technical guidance and fostering a collaborative team environment

Drive the development and enhancement of the firmwide data catalogue system (Fusion) to enable global data access

Apply strong problem-solving skills and an engineering firm mindset to deliver secure, high-quality solutions

Take ownership of technical decisions, influencing product design and application functionality

Serve as a subject matter expert in data platforms and related technologies

Advocate for and implement firmwide frameworks, tools, and practices within the Software Development Life Cycle

Promote adoption and governance of approved AI-assisted engineering practices to improve code quality and delivery speed

Encourage diversity, inclusion, and respect within the team culture

Apply knowledge of automation tools and AI-assisted development capabilities to maximize value at scale

Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver solutions aligned to business needs

Support operational stability and continuous improvement across the platform

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

Experience leading technical teams and managing stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions

Hands-on expertise in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability

Advanced proficiency in one or more programming languages and technical disciplines (cloud, AI, ML, etc.)

Ability to tackle design and functionality challenges independently

Demonstrated experience with enterprise-authorized AI-assisted software development tools

Strong understanding of responsible AI use, including data sensitivity and secure handling

An Understanding or knowledge of data modelling concepts

High degree of ownership and accountability in technical leadership

Excellent problem-solving skills and engineering mindset

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

Experience working with global data platforms or catalogue systems

Familiarity with Fusion or similar data catalogue technologies

Ambition to progress to Executive Director

Internal experience within JPMorgan Chase is advantageous

Experience running squads in agile environments

Ability to coach and mentor engineers on compliant AI usage

Exposure to large, diverse engineering team

About Us

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives. 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.

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.

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