Principal Data Engineer- Executive Director

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As the Principal Data Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Wholesale Credit Risk team, you will lead the strategic transformation of our data landscape, enabling advanced analytics and data‑promoted decision‑making. You will have the opportunity to modernize large‑scale Oracle databases and big data platforms, architect robust data models, and deliver innovative, scalable, and secure data solutions. This role offers a chance to collaborate with cross‑functional teams and senior stakeholders, fostering a culture of collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement.

• Architect and implement modern, scalable data solutions across hybrid cloud and on‑prem environments, addressing both OLTP and OLAP requirements.
• Set high standards for data engineering practices, including data modeling, ETL/ELT, data quality, governance, and metadata management. Directly contribute to solution design and development.
• Oversee, mentor, and develop data engineering team, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technology strategy.
• Drive initiatives to consolidate, de‑duplicate, and migrate legacy Oracle databases and big data platforms to modern, cloud‑based data platforms.
• Champion best practices in data engineering, security, risk management, regulatory compliance, and automation.
• Present data strategies, architecture decisions, and project updates to senior stakeholders. Collaborate cross‑functionally with software engineering, analytics, and business teams.
• Balance urgent operational needs with long‑term strategic goals, prioritizing initiatives for maximum business impact.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, integrity, innovation, and continuous improvement within the data engineering organization.

• Formal training or certification on data engineering concepts and 10+ years applied experience.
• Deep expertise in data modeling, database design, big data technologies, cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and modern data tools (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, Airflow).
• Strong experience architecting and optimizing transactional and analytical data systems.
• Mastery of ETL/ELT pipelines, data migration, data quality frameworks, data governance, and metadata management.
• Proficiency in enterprise‑grade languages (e.g., Python) and data modeling & engineering tools.
• Solid background in data security, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and inspire data engineering teams, including cross‑functional and global teams.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Action‑oriented, decisive, drives results systematically.
• Skilled at assessing risk and making decisions with a holistic, big‑picture perspective.
• Demonstrates a can‑do attitude and leads by example.
• Detail‑oriented, able to distinguish between important and urgent tasks.
• Prioritizes helpfulness, mentorship, and team development.
• Acts with integrity.

JPMorgan

Chase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

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…