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Lead Software Engineer - Python/AWS

Columbus, Ohio, United StatesOnsiteFull TimeLeadPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Role summary

JPMorgan Chase is seeking a Lead Software Engineer with expertise in Python and AWS to join their Big Data and Analytics team within Consumer and Community Banking Data Technology. This role involves enhancing, building, and delivering technology products, focusing on data strategy, governance, risk management, and analytics. The engineer will be a core technical contributor, responsible for designing, developing, and deploying scalable applications using technologies like Java, Microservices, Python, Spark, Snowflake, and AWS. The position requires 5+ years of applied experience in software engineering, full SDLC within an Agile framework, and expert-level skills in key technologies. The role emphasizes data platform engineering, cloud management, and CI/CD implementation.

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 Lead Software Engineer for Big Data and Analytics at JPMorgan Chase within Consumer and Community Banking Data Technology team, you will be an integral part of an agile team that enhances, builds, and delivers trusted, market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. As a core technical contributor, you will be responsible for delivering critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas and business functions, supporting the firm’s objectives using Java, Microservices, Python, Spark, Snowflake, and AWS for Business Banking Data Products.

Job Responsibilities

  • Oversee all aspects of data strategy, governance, data risk management, reporting, and analytics.
  • Manage risks associated with data use, retention/destruction, and privacy.
  • Design, develop, code, test, debug, and deploy scalable and extensible applications.
  • Produce high-quality code utilizing Test Driven Development techniques.
  • Participate in retrospectives to drive continuous improvement within the feature team.
  • Participate in code reviews, ensuring all solutions align with pre-defined architectural specifications.
  • Implement automation through Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery.
  • Manage cloud development and deployment, supporting applications in both private andpublic clouds.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

  • Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts and 5+ years of applied experience.
  • Advanced knowledge of architecture, design, and business processes.
  • Full Software Development Life Cycle experience within an Agile framework.
  • Expert-level skills in Java, AWS, database technologies, Python, Spark/PySpark, or any ETL technology.
  • Experience developing and decomposing complex SQL on RDMS platforms such as Snowflake.
  • Experience with Data Warehousing concepts (including Star Schema).
  • Practical experience delivering projects in Data and Analytics, Big Data, Data Warehousing, and Business Intelligence; familiarity with relevant technological solutions and industry best practices.
  • Strong understanding of data engineering challenges and proven experience with data platform engineering (batch and streaming, ingestion, storage, processing, management, integration, consumption).
  • Familiarity with multiple Data & Analytics technology stacks.
  • Awareness of various Data & Analytics tools and techniques (e.g., Python, data mining, predictive analytics, machine learning, data modeling, etc.).
  • Experience with one or more leading cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

  • Ability to work quickly and ramp up on new technologies and strategies.
  • Strong collaboration skills and ability to develop meaningful relationships to achieve common goals.
  • Appreciation for controls and compliance processes for applications and data.
  • In-depth understanding of data technologies and solutions is preferable.
  • Ability to drive process improvements and implement necessary changes.
  • Knowledge of industry-wide Big Data technology trends and best practices.

ABOUT US

Chase is a leading financial services firm, helping nearly half of America’s households and small businesses achieve their financial goals through a broad range of financial products. Our mission is to create engaged, lifelong relationships and put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We also help small businesses, nonprofits and cities grow, delivering solutions to solve all their financial needs.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

ABOUT THE TEAM
Our Consumer & Community Banking division serves our Chase customers through a range of financial services, including personal banking, credit cards, mortgages, auto financing, investment advice, small business loans and payment processing. We’re proud to lead the U.S. in credit card sales and deposit growth and have the most-used digital solutions – all while ranking first in customer satisfaction.

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    In a full stack application with high traffic, what would you do to make the application highly efficient?

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    How would you troubleshoot a bug that only happens sometimes?

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    What are the internal workings of the HashMap collections? How does the .add() and .put() methods work to make the get and fetch process as O(1) complexity.

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    Difference between a hashmap and a hashlist

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    If some of your REST endpoints are slow and not behaving normally, how would you diagnose the problem, and how would you fix it.

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