As a Principal Architect, you will lead architectural strategies, support global solutions, ensure seamless integration, and guide innovations in technology.
Job Description
Step into the role of a Principal Architect at JPMorganChase and become a driving force behind the development and adoption of cutting-edge, cloud-based technologies.
As a Principal Architect at JPMorgan Chase within Corporate Technology: Corporate Oversight & Governance Technology (COGT), you will utilize your expertise to advance and develop architecture platforms using modern cloud-based technologies. Your responsibilities will include supporting the implementation of strategic global solutions and working collaboratively with colleagues across the organization to achieve best-in-class outcomes through your advanced architectural skills.
Job responsibilities
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
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.
Step into the role of a Principal Architect at JPMorganChase and become a driving force behind the development and adoption of cutting-edge, cloud-based technologies.
As a Principal Architect at JPMorgan Chase within Corporate Technology: Corporate Oversight & Governance Technology (COGT), you will utilize your expertise to advance and develop architecture platforms using modern cloud-based technologies. Your responsibilities will include supporting the implementation of strategic global solutions and working collaboratively with colleagues across the organization to achieve best-in-class outcomes through your advanced architectural skills.
Job responsibilities
- Advises cross-functional teams on technology selection to achieve target state architecture and decisions on improvements to current technologies
- Collaborate with senior leadership to understand strategic goals and translate them into architectural plans.
- Propose innovative solutions and improvements to existing systems and processes to maintain a competitive edge.
- Ensure that the business architecture integrates seamlessly with other enterprise architecture domains (applications, data, infrastructure and security).
- Create high-level design artifacts, including value streams, business capability models, process models, and data flows.
- Ensure that the proposed solutions are scalable, maintainable, and align with the organization's architectural standards.
- Collaborate across business stakeholders and technical teams to ensure clear communication and understanding of requirements.
- Establish and enforce architectural standards, guidelines, and best practices across COGT, and as the Business Architect, serve as the organization's go-to subject matter expert.
- Champions the firm's culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Formal training or certification on business architecture concepts and 5+ years applied experience.
- Strategic thinker with a passion for business strategy and business processes and a background in designing and implementing solutions in a complex environment.
- Experienced in financial services, ideally with exposure to Compliance, Controls Management, Regulatory Engagement or Operational Risk functions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Deep knowledge in one or more software, applications, and architecture.
- Advanced knowledge of software architecture, application development, and technical processes with considerable in-depth knowledge in one or more technical disciplines (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to present and effectively communicate to Senior Leaders and Executives
- Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory initiatives.
- Proactive and self-motivated, with ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Experience applying expertise and new methods to determine solutions for complex architecture problems in one or more technical disciplines
- Experience leading a product as a Product Owner or Product Manager.
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Interest in innovative technologies and how these can be applied, e.g. Generative AI and Agentic AI.
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.
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