Lead Data Engineer - Python, Pyspark & AWS

J.P. Morgan

J.P. Morgan

Software Engineering, Data Science
Glasgow, UK
Posted on Nov 24, 2025

Join us to shape the future of payments technology and regulatory reporting. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud platforms and data engineering tools, making a real impact on our business and your career growth. We value your expertise and encourage you to bring your ideas to a team that thrives on innovation and collaboration. At JPMorgan Chase, you will be part of a culture that supports diversity, inclusion, and continuous learning. Take the next step in your journey with us and help deliver trusted technology solutions.

Job Summary:

As a Lead Data Engineer in the Payments Technology Regulatory Reporting team, you will design and deliver secure, scalable cloud technology products. You will collaborate with agile teams to create solutions that support our business objectives and drive continuous improvement. Your work will span multiple technical areas, allowing you to contribute to both team and firm-wide goals. You will help foster a culture of inclusion, respect, and opportunity while advancing your skills in a dynamic environment.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Execute software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting
  • Create secure, high-quality production code and maintain efficient algorithms
  • Produce architecture and design artifacts for complex applications
  • Gather, analyze, and synthesize data to develop visualizations and reporting
  • Identify hidden problems and patterns in data to drive system improvements
  • Work individually or as part of a distributed team to deliver projects on time
  • Contribute to software engineering communities and explore emerging technologies
  • Promote a team culture of diversity, inclusion, and respect

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

  • Hands-on experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
  • Proficiency in Python, PySpark, Databricks, or similar data engineering platforms
  • Experience with both relational and NoSQL databases
  • Knowledge across the data lifecycle
  • Ability to develop, debug, and maintain code in large corporate environments
  • Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle
  • Familiarity with agile methodologies, including CI/CD, application resiliency, and security
  • Demonstrated knowledge of software applications and technical processes within disciplines such as cloud, AI, machine learning, or mobile

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

  • Exposure to cloud technologies including Databricks, AWS MSK, EC2, EKS, S3, RDS, and Lambdas
  • Experience with payment domain streaming systems
  • Familiarity with payment regulatory reporting

Why Join Us?


At JPMorgan Chase, you will be part of a team that values your growth, encourages innovation, and supports a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer opportunities to work on impactful projects and advance your career in a collaborative environment.


JPMorganChase, 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 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 & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans


J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.
Drive impactful cloud data solutions and advance your engineering career in a collaborative, innovative teal.