Lead Data Architect, Consumer Card Technology

Job Description

Join a diverse team of visionaries dedicated to making a lasting impact in the Card Technology industry.

As a Lead Data Architect at JPMorgan Chase within the Card Technology Team, you will have the opportunity to design and implement high-quality data architecture solutions for a range of software applications and platform products. As part of this diverse team of innovators, you will play a crucial role in advancing the Card Technology industry.

• Drive data architecture decisions that impact product design, application functionality, and technical operations and processes.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to understand data needs and translate them into actionable solutions.
• Design and maintain data architecture frameworks that support business objectives and scalability.
• Map data requirements to downstream systems, facilitating efficient data flow and utilization.
• Develop and implement strategies for performing data completeness checks, ensuring data integrity and quality.
• Evaluate new and current technologies using existing data architecture standards and frameworks.
• Serve as a function‑wide subject matter expert in one or more areas of focus.

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years of applied experience.
• Hands‑on experience with data modeling, database design, and data warehousing concepts.
• Develop, optimize, and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical data models to support migration requirements and ensure data integrity.
• Establish and enforce data quality standards, perform data profiling, and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve data inconsistencies or issues.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for data models, mapping specifications, and migration processes, ensuring compliance with data governance and regulatory standards.
• Ability to tackle design and functionality problems independently with little to no oversight.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Hands‑on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross‑functional teams.

• Develop secure, high‑quality production code and review and debug code written by others.
• Experience with API integration, micro‑services frameworks, data platforms, data streaming, and stream processing techniques using Kafka, Flink, Apache Iceberg.
• AWS certification including Database Storage, Analytics, Machine Learning, and Application Integration Services.
• Experience with Snowflake and Databricks is a plus.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including a 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, including 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.

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 FAQ for more information about requesting an accommodation.