Software Engineer III - Senior Data Engineer

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Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to lead the design, build, and operation of scalable data pipelines and domain-aligned data products on Databricks using Python
. This role is accountable for delivering governed, discoverable, high-quality datasets and services aligned to data mesh principles (domain ownership, product thinking, and federated governance), enabling analytics and ML use cases with strong reliability, security, and performance.
Key Responsibilities

• Architect and deliver end-to-end data engineering solutions on Databricks (Spark/Delta Lake) using Python and SQL.
• Build data products aligned to data mesh principles: clear contracts, documentation, metadata, lineage, access controls, and measurable SLAs/SLOs.
• Develop and optimize batch and streaming pipelines with strong data quality checks and observability.
• Implement curated data layers and models (e.g., bronze/silver/gold as appropriate), including partitioning, file sizing, clustering strategies, and query optimization.
• Establish engineering standards: code quality, unit/integration testing, CI/CD, release governance, and reusable frameworks.
• Partner with governance, security, and platform teams to ensure compliance with firm policies (RBAC, encryption, retention, auditability) and smooth onboarding of consumers.
• Provide technical leadership across squads: architecture reviews, mentoring, and hands-on delivery for critical components.

AI-Enabled Engineering Expectations

• Be well-versed in using AI-assisted development tools to accelerate delivery while maintaining strong engineering rigor (secure coding, testing, and review discipline).
• Use AI tools for tasks such as code scaffolding, refactoring, test generation, documentation, and troubleshooting, with human validation and adherence to internal controls.
• Promote responsible adoption patterns within the team (e.g., prompt hygiene, avoiding sensitive data exposure, and ensuring outputs meet quality/security standards).

Required Qualifications

• 8-12+ years of experience in data engineering / software engineering with end-to-end delivery ownership.
• Strong hands-on expertise with AWS, Databricks and Delta Lake
  .
• Strong Python engineering skills (modular design, packaging, testing, dependency management).
• Strong SQL and data modeling fundamentals.
• Solid Spark fundamentals (joins, shuffle, partitioning, caching, skew handling, cluster sizing).
• Experience implementing CI/CD and SDLC best practices (Git-based workflows, code reviews, automated testing).
• Proven stakeholder management and ability to drive cross-team delivery.

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.