Infrastucture Engineer III - Database Engineer - SQL Server

Job Description

You belong to the top echelon of talent in your field. At one of the world's most iconic financial institutions, where infrastructure is of paramount importance, you can play a pivotal role. 

As an Infrastructure Engineer III at JPMorgan Chase within the Infrastructure Platforms and Databases, you utilize strong knowledge of software, applications, and technical processes within the infrastructure engineering discipline. Apply your technical knowledge and problem-solving methodologies across multiple applications of moderate scope. 

Within Infrastructure Platform group, we look first and foremost for people who are passionate about solving business problems through innovation & engineering practices. This opportunity is for a Microsoft SQL Server Database engineer, to join a dynamic agile team that owns and develops the database solutions to scale. Our product forms a crucial component of our industry’s leading development environment and faces an ever-increasing demand as our technology organization continues to grow and JP Morgan develops an increasingly diverse range of modern digital products. A key objective of the successful candidate is to expand the existing platform from JPMC’s private cloud into other public cloud providers. All roles in Platform Services are expected to continuously collaborate across all database product offerings.

Job responsibilities

• Applies technical knowledge and problem-solving methodologies to projects of moderate scope, with a focus on improving data and systems running at scale, and ensures end-to-end monitoring of applications.
• Uses enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment to accelerate monitoring and capacity analysis and documentation, validating outputs and handling operational data according to sensitivity and security requirements.
• Resolves most nuances and determines appropriate escalation path.
• Executes conventional approaches to build or break down technical problems while considering upstream and downstream data and systems or technical implications.
• Drives the daily activities supporting the standard capacity process applications and partners with application and infrastructure teams to identify potential capacity risks and govern remediation statuses.
• Accountable for making significant decisions for a project consisting of multiple technologies and applications.
• Applies reuse-first, AI-assisted approaches to identify recurring capacity risks and improve remediation workflows, ensuring changes are validated and aligned to resiliency and security expectations.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative and diverse environment.
• Optimism and adaptability when faced with challenges and complex situations, coupled with the drive to solve complex problems and continuously optimize processes.
• Dedication to continuous improvement and development of your skillset and talents.
• A strong personal identification with JPM’s values.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on infrastructure engineering concepts and 3+ years applied experience.
• Experience working in relational databases like Microsoft SQL Server or any other RDBMS.
• Experience in database design and development. Writing T-SQL code and various database objects like Stored Procs, Views etc. 
• Demonstrated experience using enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment to support infrastructure engineering workflows with strong validation habits and awareness of data sensitivity.
• Ability to review and validate AI-assisted recommendations before implementation, escalating when uncertain and ensuring outcomes align to resiliency, security, and auditability expectations. 
• Working experience for ETL tools (like SSIS), Reporting tools (like SSRS) and Analytic tools (like SSAS).
• Experience working on overall database management system including performance tuning, security.
• Ability to dive into complex problems to troubleshoot and implement functional solutions.
• Provide technical expertise throughout the software lifecycle including design, implementation, and delivery.
• Understanding cloud, virtualization, APIs, and modern software languages.
• Experience working with two or more from the following: database, Windows/Unix/Linux environments, large scale software development, security software development.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Desired proficiency in Python, Django Rest Framework, Ansible, JavaScript, Linux, Shell Scripting, Rest APIs. 
• Experience with developing frameworks that help increase developer efficiency, release velocity, code health and technical standards.
• Strong knowledge of one or more scripting languages.
• Experience with multiple cloud technologies (ability to operate in and migrate across public and private clouds).
• Understanding or having experience with agile and lean philosophies.
• Experience with Git or other VCS.
• Ability to collaborate with different roles to achieve common goals.

About Us

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

About the Team

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.