Data Engineer Tech Lead

JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.

We are seeking a Data Engineer Tech Lead to join our capital markets data engineering teams, focusing on designing, building, and maintaining scalable data infrastructure on the Databricks platform. This role requires deep technical expertise in modern data stack technologies and the ability to work with complex financial data systems.

Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Development
Design and implement robust, scalable data pipelines using Databricks, Apache Spark, and Delta Lake as well as , BigQuery
Use SQL and Python to develop, scale, and optimize advanced data pipelines.
Build and optimize ETL/ELT processes for capital markets data i
Develop real-time and batch processing solutions to support trading and risk management operations
Implement data quality monitoring, validation, and alerting systems
Platform Engineering
Configure and optimize Databricks workspaces, clusters, and job scheduling
Work in a Multi-cloud environment including Azure, GCP and AWS
Implement security best practices including access controls, encryption, and audit logging
Build integrations with market data vendors, trading systems, and risk management platforms
Establish monitoring and performance tuning for data pipeline health and efficiency
Collaboration & Mentorship
Collaborate with various stakeholders across the company and support business insight requests.
Work closely with quantitative researchers, risk analysts, and product teams to understand data requirements
Collaborate with other data engineering teams and infrastructure groups
Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and contribute to code reviews
Participate in architecture discussions and technology selection decisions

Required Qualifications5+ years of data engineering experience with strong expertise in Apache Spark and distributed computing
Strong programming skills in Python including data handling libraries (pandas, numpy, etc.), and data modeling.
Proficient in Databricks platform and Delta Lake for data lake architecture
Proficient in writing complex SQL queries,
Experience with cloud-based databases (Google BigQuery \ Snowflake) .
Advanced SQL skills and experience with both relational and NoSQL databases
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or related field
Experience with integration of multiple data sources and working with various databases technologies.

Preferred QualificationsExperience with Azure cloud platform and associated data services (Data Factory, Event Hubs, Storage)
Experience with EKS / AKS
Knowledge of data streaming platforms (Kafka, Azure Event Hubs) for real-time processing
Experience working in a multi cloud environment

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.

About JLL –

We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.