Technology Lead Jobs in Chicago, IL
Technology Lead jobs in Chicago are in strong demand, concentrated in the Loop, River North, and the Fulton Market tech corridor, across fintech, healthcare technology, and enterprise software. Employers actively hiring include JPMorganChase, Wolters Kluwer, and Humana. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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As a Lead Data Architect, within the Corporate Technology team, you will establish, develop, and maintain standards for organizing digital content and data that support usability and operational efficiency, and enable consistent adoption across platform and develop conceptual, logical, and physical data models aligned with business objectives, ensuring traceability from business concepts to implementation.
Job Responsabilities:
- Collaborate with and influence CDO, Engineering, and business partners to align information flows and canonical models for interoperability and reuse.
- Impact the creation of high-quality Data Products aligned with the Corporate Technology (CT) Data Mesh Strategy and ensure compliance with Corporate Technology OKRs.
- Represent the tower in Corporate Technology Information Architecture forums; contribute patterns, reference models, and guidance for broader adoption and actively participate in architectural and governance forums to address challenges, resolve design issues, and evolve standards/practices. and mentor and support architects and developers in data-related skills (modeling, lineage, quality, metadata, standards) to uplift craftsmanship. and design, develop, and implement data governance processes and solutions to ensure compliance with Firmwide/LOB Data Risk Management Policy and Standards.
- Identify and implement automation opportunities for data controls, reducing manual effort and strengthening preventative and detective measures and participate in CT Data Governance Working Groups to resolve issues and evolve governance standards/practices. and collaborate with the Chief Data Office to interpret and operationalize governance requirements for corporate functions and application owners (AOs).
- Monitor and socialize Data Risk Metrics (e.g., FDRM metrics) with senior stakeholders; partner with application teams to remediate control gaps and facilitate communication and change management with application teams to ensure understanding of governance obligations and delivery timelines.
- Develop and promote best practices in data tiering, lineage, quality, retention, destruction, and localization controls; embed them in design reviews.
- Advise cross-functional teams on data architecture solutions that satisfy governance and regulatory requirements without sacrificing scalability or cost efficiency. and support audit, cyber, and control stakeholders during reviews of Corporate Technology data governance and data risk controls; coordinate evidence and follow-ups.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- 7+ years in data architecture, information architecture, or enterprise data design roles, with hands-on experience defining standards and data models.
- Demonstrated experience designing conceptual/logical/physical data models and canonical information architectures; proficiency with one or more modeling tools (e.g., ER/Studio, ERwin, ArchiMate, UML).
- Proven track record implementing data governance processes at scale (policies, standards, controls, metrics, and evidence).
- Practical knowledge of metadata management, lineage, data quality frameworks, and cataloging solutions.
- Experience collaborating with CDO and technology stakeholders and influencing without direct authority in a matrixed environment.
- Strong understanding of data risk management, regulatory drivers, and controls (e.g., data classification/tiering, retention, localization).
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate business requirements into data designs and governance solutions.
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- Familiarity with Data Mesh principles and data product thinking; experience aligning architecture and controls to mesh-aligned operating models.
- Experience with cloud data platforms and lakehouse technologies (e.g., AWS/GCP, Snowflake/Databricks, Delta/Iceberg), and how governance/controls are implemented in these environments.
- Hands-on exposure to lineage and data quality tooling and automation (e.g., OpenLineage, Great Expectations, Soda, Monte Carlo, Collibra/Alation).
- Understanding of FinOps and cost-aware data design decisions (storage classes, partitioning, lifecycle policies).
- Prior participation in audit, cyber, and control reviews; experience organizing evidence and remediation plans.
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.
As a Lead Data Architect, within the Corporate Technology team, you will establish, develop, and maintain standards for organizing digital content and data that support usability and operational efficiency, and enable consistent adoption across platform and develop conceptual, logical, and physical data models aligned with business objectives, ensuring traceability from business concepts to implementation.
Job Responsabilities:
- Collaborate with and influence CDO, Engineering, and business partners to align information flows and canonical models for interoperability and reuse.
- Impact the creation of high-quality Data Products aligned with the Corporate Technology (CT) Data Mesh Strategy and ensure compliance with Corporate Technology OKRs.
- Represent the tower in Corporate Technology Information Architecture forums; contribute patterns, reference models, and guidance for broader adoption and actively participate in architectural and governance forums to address challenges, resolve design issues, and evolve standards/practices. and mentor and support architects and developers in data-related skills (modeling, lineage, quality, metadata, standards) to uplift craftsmanship. and design, develop, and implement data governance processes and solutions to ensure compliance with Firmwide/LOB Data Risk Management Policy and Standards.
- Identify and implement automation opportunities for data controls, reducing manual effort and strengthening preventative and detective measures and participate in CT Data Governance Working Groups to resolve issues and evolve governance standards/practices. and collaborate with the Chief Data Office to interpret and operationalize governance requirements for corporate functions and application owners (AOs).
- Monitor and socialize Data Risk Metrics (e.g., FDRM metrics) with senior stakeholders; partner with application teams to remediate control gaps and facilitate communication and change management with application teams to ensure understanding of governance obligations and delivery timelines.
- Develop and promote best practices in data tiering, lineage, quality, retention, destruction, and localization controls; embed them in design reviews.
- Advise cross-functional teams on data architecture solutions that satisfy governance and regulatory requirements without sacrificing scalability or cost efficiency. and support audit, cyber, and control stakeholders during reviews of Corporate Technology data governance and data risk controls; coordinate evidence and follow-ups.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- 7+ years in data architecture, information architecture, or enterprise data design roles, with hands-on experience defining standards and data models.
- Demonstrated experience designing conceptual/logical/physical data models and canonical information architectures; proficiency with one or more modeling tools (e.g., ER/Studio, ERwin, ArchiMate, UML).
- Proven track record implementing data governance processes at scale (policies, standards, controls, metrics, and evidence).
- Practical knowledge of metadata management, lineage, data quality frameworks, and cataloging solutions.
- Experience collaborating with CDO and technology stakeholders and influencing without direct authority in a matrixed environment.
- Strong understanding of data risk management, regulatory drivers, and controls (e.g., data classification/tiering, retention, localization).
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate business requirements into data designs and governance solutions.
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- Familiarity with Data Mesh principles and data product thinking; experience aligning architecture and controls to mesh-aligned operating models.
- Experience with cloud data platforms and lakehouse technologies (e.g., AWS/GCP, Snowflake/Databricks, Delta/Iceberg), and how governance/controls are implemented in these environments.
- Hands-on exposure to lineage and data quality tooling and automation (e.g., OpenLineage, Great Expectations, Soda, Monte Carlo, Collibra/Alation).
- Understanding of FinOps and cost-aware data design decisions (storage classes, partitioning, lifecycle policies).
- Prior participation in audit, cyber, and control reviews; experience organizing evidence and remediation plans.
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.
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Technology Lead Jobs in Chicago: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a technology lead job in Chicago?
Start by targeting Chicago's strongest hiring sectors: fintech firms along LaSalle Street, health tech companies anchored near the Illinois Medical District, and enterprise software employers clustered in the Loop and Fulton Market. Candidates who stand out typically combine hands-on delivery leadership with stakeholder management experience. Familiarity with agile at scale and a local professional network built through Chicago tech meetups or industry groups gives a real edge.
Which companies hire technology leads in Chicago?
Chicago technology lead roles are posted by JPMorganChase, Wolters Kluwer, and Humana and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Chicago's market is particularly active among large financial institutions, mid-market consulting firms, and fast-growing health tech companies, all of which maintain substantial engineering and delivery teams in the city.
Are there remote technology lead jobs in Chicago?
Yes, though availability depends heavily on the role: technology leads in architecture and strategy tend to be more remote-friendly than those managing on-site delivery teams. About 89% of technology lead openings tied to Chicago are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting broader flexibility across the market. Hybrid arrangements are especially common at Chicago's larger financial services and consulting employers.
How can I get a technology lead job in Chicago with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a senior engineer or technical project lead role at a mid-size Chicago employer, where the step up to technology lead is a defined internal promotion. Chicago's fintech and health tech startups in Fulton Market and River North regularly hire engineers ready to take on team leadership. Building visibility through Chicago tech communities, local hackathons, or the Chicago CTO Club can accelerate that transition.
Which industries hire the most technology leads in Chicago?
Chicago technology lead roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Chicago's position as a national hub for financial services, a growing center for health technology, and a longtime base for large consulting and managed services firms drives consistent, high-volume demand for experienced technology leads across those sectors.
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