Lead Data Engineer - Mainframe DB2 DBA

As a Lead Data Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Commercial & Investment Bank - Production Management team, you are an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and deliver data collection, storage, access, and analytics solutions in a secure, stable, and scalable way. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for maintaining critical data pipelines and architectures across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm's business objectives.

Job responsibilities

• Maintains and supports Db2 database applications
• Uses enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment to accelerate data platform and model design analysis and documentation, validating outputs and handling data according to sensitivity and security requirements.
• Experienced with mainframe environment and use of TSO / ISPF / JCL
• Develop rapport with application development teams for collaboration
• Expertise with troubleshooting / diagnosing mainframe db2 related issues
• Maintains review of controls to ensure sufficient protection of enterprise data
• Implements database back-up, recovery, and archiving strategy
• DDL Deployment , environment data refreshes, regular health checks
• Maintains highest levels of stability, integrity, reliability, and availability
• Experience with SQL and databases utilities including connectivity
• Adds to team culture of team work , collaboration, and partnership
• Applies reuse-first, AI-assisted practices within delivery and operational routines (e.g., backup/recovery validation and access control review support), ensuring traceability/auditability and alignment to resiliency and security expectations.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on Data Engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
• Working knowledge of relational databases (RDBMS) and SQL operations
• Demonstrated experience using enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment to support data engineering workflows with strong validation habits and awareness of data sensitivity.
• Ability to review and validate AI-assisted outputs (e.g., model/design summaries or operational checklists) before use, escalating when uncertain and following data handling requirements.
• Working knowledge of JES2 and JCL, including RACF / ACF2 Security and CA7 / ZEKE
• Experience with performance analysis to optimize SQL workloads
• Knowledge of SYSPlex mainframe configuration including Data Sharing
• Knowledge of the data lifecycle and data management functions
• Working knowledge of mainframe data system components
• Strong understanding of data modeling fundamentals (e.g., primary and foreign keys, constraints, indexing, etc.)
• Ability to work in large, collaborative teams to achieve organizational goals, with a passion to build an innovative culture
• Knowledge of industry-wide technology trends and best practices

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Understanding of general Mainframe Utilities, Database Utilities and Stored Procedures
• Familiar with mainframe environment and the use of TSO / ISPF
• Understanding of Distributed and Static SQL workloads
• Understanding of plex mainframe configuration including Data Sharing & Stand-In
• Familiar with IDAA (Data Analytics Accelerators)

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.


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