Data Engineer

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.

Senior Data Engineer – Job Description

Role summary:

As a Senior Data Engineer, you will lead the development of scalable data pipelines and integration of diverse data sources into the JLL Asset Beacon platform. Your work will focus on consolidating financial, operational, and leasing data into a unified platform that delivers accurate insights for commercial real estate asset management. Collaborating closely with internal developers and stakeholders, you will gather requirements, solve integration challenges, and ensure seamless data flows to support informed decision-making.

In addition to technical responsibilities, you will mentor junior engineers, promote best practices in data engineering and maintain high-quality standards through code reviews. Leveraging tools like Spark, Airflow, Kubernetes, and Azure, you will enhance the platform's performance, reliability, and scalability. Your expertise in data ecosystems will play a critical role in driving innovation and enabling advanced data-driven solutions for the evolving needs of the real estate industry.

Company bio:

JLL Asset Beacon is transforming commercial real estate asset management through data integration and innovation. Our SaaS platform consolidates and reconciles data across financial, operational, and leasing functions, creating a single source of truth. By providing real-time, end-to-end visibility into asset, fund, and portfolio performance, we empower real estate professionals to make faster, more informed decisions. With robust data visualization and reporting capabilities, our platform simplifies complex data ecosystems, enabling seamless collaboration and unlocking opportunities for value creation.

Responsibilities:

Data pipeline developmentDesign and implement scalable, efficient, and robust data pipelines

Data platform managementSupport and main the data platform to ensure reliability, security, and scalability.

Collaborate with internal developers and stakeholdersWork closely with internal developers and stakeholders to gather requirements, deliver insights, and align project goals.

Mentorship and leadershipMentor junior engineers, fostering their growth through knowledge sharing and guidance

Conduct code reviews to maintain quality and consistency

Our Technologies:

Data Processing: Spark

Workflow Orchestration: Airflow

Containerization: Kubernetes

Cloud: Azure

Data APIs and Semantic Layer: CubeJS

The Candidate:

Educational Background: A STEM degree, preferably in Computer Science or Computing.

Professional Experience: At least 5 years of experience in data engineering, data warehousing, or a related field.

Technical Proficiency: Strong Python and PySpark experience

SQL skills are essential

Experience with data orchestration platforms or tools such as Airflow, ADF, or SSIS

Hands on experience using AI powered development tools (e.g. AI coding assistants, code generation or review copilots) to build, test, and ship production code, and comfort applying AI/ML techniques within data pipelines and platform features

Data Expertise: Solid understanding of data modeling principles and data warehousing concepts.

Domain Knowledge: Financial or real estate experience is advantageous but not required.

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.