Lead Data Architect, Compliance Technology

Lead Data Architect, Compliance Technology

Lead Data Architect, Compliance Technology at JPMorgan Chase – Join as a key player among imaginative thinkers committed to continuous improvement and meaningful impact.

As a Lead Data Architect at JPMorgan Chase within the Corporate Compliance Technology, you play a crucial role in a team dedicated to creating top‑tier data architecture solutions for diverse software applications utilizing cutting‑edge cloud‑based technologies. You are responsible for carrying out critical data architecture solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of project goals.

This team works on Data Governance & Controls related activities across programs within compliance technology. The work includes Data Onboarding, Data Management, Risk and Controls, and Data Quality Controls, all aimed at supporting mandatory firm‑wide objectives and policies.

• Engages technical teams and business stakeholders to discuss and propose data architecture approaches to meet current and future needs
• Defines the data architecture target state of their product and drives achievement of the strategy
• Participates in data architecture governance bodies
• Evaluates recommendations and provides feedback for new technologies
• Executes creative data architecture solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions and break down technical problems
• Develops secure, high‑quality production code and reviews and debugs code written by others
• Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems
• Facilitates evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to drive outcomes through probing of data architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability for use within existing systems and information architecture
• Leads data architecture communities of practice to drive awareness and use of modern data architecture technologies
• Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
• Hands‑on practical experience in developing conceptual, logical and physical data model
• Proficiency in designing and implementing scalable, robust, and secure data architectures for large‑scale enterprise environments
• Architect and optimize data pipelines and workflows using Databricks (including Delta Lake, Spark, and MLflow)
• Integrate Databricks with various data sources and cloud platforms like AWS
• Deep understanding of Data sharing across Data Lakes using Data Mesh
• Deep understanding of compliance and risk domain
• Advanced proficiency in Databricks, Apache Spark, and Delta Lake
• Proficiency in Python, Scala, or Java for data engineering tasks
• Strong SQL and data modeling skills (relational, dimensional, No
  
  SQL)
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods

• 8+ years in data architecture and engineering, of which at least 3 years as a data architect
• Databricks Certified Data Engineer/Architect
• AWS Cloud certifications
• Data management or governance certifications (e.g., DAMA, CDMP)
• In‑depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems
• Ability to evaluate current and emerging technologies to recommend the best data architecture solutions for the future state architecture
• Ability to mentor junior team members and lead architecture reviews

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. We provide a competitive total rewards package, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that values diversity, inclusion and continuous growth.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion. 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. Reasonable accommodations are provided for applicants and employees with religious practices and physical or mental health needs.

Our professionals in Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. The corporate teams are essential to ensuring we set our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology