Sr. Lead Data Architect

As a Senior Lead Data Architect of JPMorgan Chase within the Software Defined Networking team, you will lead architecture & design of Data and Meta-data frameworks for our strategic cloud native SDN capabilities.You will have deep data architecture and design knowledge with relevant experience across multiple infrastructure domains in order to help develop both the core data elements of the SDN platform but also the topological relationship of across the different infrastructure and application data planes. 

 This role will be integral to ensuring we are able to develop a data driven zero-trust macro and micro-segmentation policy driven capability, create full stack operational and security signals correlating inventory metadata and MELT (Metrics, Events, Logs, Traces) data together into a cohesive time series insight generating capability.  Over time we will feed this data into AI models to further enhance the insights we can get from these complex and disparate data sources in order to meet our highly dynamic and continuously evolving business, regulatory and security landscape.  You will play a critical role in bringing disparate requirements and viewpoints together and synthesizing it into a architecture and design that means all the critical functional, scalability, resiliency, security and maintainability requirements and implementable by our engineering teams at the scale of JPMorgan Chase

 

Job Responsibilities:

• Apply deep technical knowledge and problem-solving methodologies to analyze complex data/systems, anticipate issues, and mitigate risks.
• Work with other Engineering and Platform teams to architect and rapidly iterate on designs, patterns, or changes required to resolve issues and modernize the organization and its technology processes.
• Lead a team in developing secure, high-quality prototype and production code, and review and debug code written by others.
• Motivation to solve problems strategically, not deliver short term fixes.  
• Execute work according to compliance standards, risk and security, and business objectives.
• Advise and mentor engineers and technologists on Data Architecture and Data Science practices, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Develop and contribute to a great team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect.

Required Qualifications, capabilities, and skills :

• Significant hands-on experience with Logical Data Modelling using MagicDraw, ERwin, PowerDesigner, ERStudio, or similar UML modelling tool
• Excellent experience of several major technology implementation projects, ideally with a strong data orientation all the way from data sourcing and management to remediation at the end of data lifecycle
• Highly knowledgeable about relevant Data Management & Governance topics including: Data Glossaries, Taxonomy management, Data Cataloguing, Data Lineage, Data Quality or Automated Data Discovery – demonstrable practical experience in as many as possible.
• Deep familiarity with various types of relational DBMS (Oracle, MariaDB, SQL Server and etc) and non-relational DBMS( GraphDB, Cassandra , MongoDB , CockroachDB and etc)
• Excellent command of the SQL and GraphQL language, proficient in Python or Java
• Ability to create abstraction and generalization of solutions into design patterns. Knowledge of various Data Architecture patterns including ODS, Data Lake, Data Warehousing, OLTP, Data Vault and OLAP
• Knowledge and Experience of Cloud concepts enabling Modern Software Defined Networks paradigms including VNFs, CNFs, CNIs (Cilium, OVH, Calico, etc), SASE; and Network Security tenants like Micro and Macro Segmentation/Zero Trust, Continuous Validation and enforcement of security Controls, etc. is a huge plus.
• Proven track record of partnering with Product Managers and other Architects to translate the vision and requirements into high quality Architecture and work with Engineering teams to refine and actualize the design.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in Data Architecture and design
• Ability to tackle design and functionality problems independently with little to no oversight.
• Good communication skills to work effectively with technical stakeholders and senior technology leaders.

Preferred Qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• TOGAF and/or DAMA certification is desirable 
• Infrastructure/Network domain knowledge and experience with Policy as code frameworks (OPA, Kyverno, etc).
• Experience in working in a rapidly evolving start up style organizations within a large regulated firm is a plus.
• Drive to continue developing technical and cross-functional knowledge outside of the product.

JPMorgan Chase & Co., 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 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.

JPMorgan Chase is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans