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Snr. Lead Software Engineer - Data Platforms
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
London, England, United Kingdom["Full time"]
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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
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
[https://careers.jpmorgan.com/us/en/how-we-hire/faqs] for more information about
requesting an accommodation.
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.