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JPMorganChase · 14 hours ago

Lead Data Engineer

JPMorganChase is a leading financial institution that offers innovative financial solutions. They are seeking a Lead Data Engineer to build high-performance cloud-based data solutions for quantitative research capabilities, overseeing ETL processes and collaborating with technical teams to enhance data systems.

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Responsibilities

Build high-performance cloud-based data solutions to support quantitative research capabilities: back testing, simulations, machine learning, and other advanced analytics & algorithms
Implement, schedule, and oversee ETL, ELT, and monitoring processes
Oversee the loading of data from vendor and internal data sources
Implement and support automation solutions to improve platform scalability
Monitor the system performance by performing regular tests, troubleshooting, and integrating new features
Provide L2 support for data systems to stakeholder teams
Collaborate with technical teams to design and implement data solutions
Recommend solutions to improve new and existing data systems

Qualification

AWS Cloud servicesStructured Query Language (SQL)PythonETL processesDatabase technologiesAgile ScrumProblem solverCommunication skillsAttention to detailTeam player

Required

Bachelor's degree in information systems, information technology, computer science, or similar
Expertise in Structured Query Language (SQL); experience with PostgreSQL specifically is a plus
Expertise in Python, Pandas/Polars, and Numpy
Clear understanding of OOP and software design constructs within a Python context
Expertise with AWS Cloud services/technologies, such as RDS, S3, Lambda, Secrets Manager
Expertise in all aspects of software development lifecycle, especially Agile Scrum
Strong Experience implementing and monitoring ETL processes
Strong Experience with database technologies, architecture, performance tuning, and scaling
Strong Experience in database design and modeling
Experience with Airflow or similar orchestration tools
Experience working with and CI/CD tools for application and database development
Excellent communication (written and oral) and presentation skills
Ability to work with quant researchers & developers to understand requirements
Strong attention to detail, pride in delivering high quality work and willingness to learn
Agility: Able to shift gears and react quickly to timely requests

Preferred

Experience working with Data Lakes (Iceberg/DeltaTable)
Experience working with DuckDB, Spark, and EMR
Experience supporting development of AI/ML models
Exposure to financial capital markets data and trading applications, working with investment data
AWS certifications are a plus
Experience with project workflow tools such as Jira in an Agile-Scrum environment
Knowledge of Linux

Benefits

Comprehensive health care coverage
On-site health and wellness centers
A retirement savings plan
Backup childcare
Tuition reimbursement
Mental health support
Financial coaching

Company

JPMorganChase

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With a history tracing its roots to 1799 in New York City, JPMorganChase is one of the world's oldest, largest, and best-known financial institutions—carrying forth the innovative spirit of our heritage firms in global operations across 100 markets.

H1B Sponsorship

JPMorganChase has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
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1998-02-01IPO

Leadership Team

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Allison Beer
CEO of Card Services and Connected Commerce
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Dan Mendelson
CEO, Morgan Health
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