Principal Architect, Risk Engineering and Architecture

Step into the role of a Principal Architect at JPMorgan Chase and become a driving force behind the development and adoption of cutting-edge, cloud-based technologies.

As a Principal Architect at JPMorgan Chase within the Risk Engineering and Architecture group, you provide expertise to enhance and develop architecture platforms based on modern cloud-based technologies, as well as support the adoption of strategic global solutions. Leverage your advanced architecture capabilities and collaborate with colleagues across the organization to drive best-in-class outcomes.

Our team sets and defines the architectural strategy and approach for support, resiliency, DevOps, and governance tooling across core platforms like Data, UI, workflow, and SRE.  In this key role, you will consult and advise across the global organization, gaining a deep understanding of fundamental business problems and assisting in the implementation of well-architected blueprints and solutions.

 

Job responsibilities

• Advises cross-functional teams on technology selection to achieve target state architecture and decisions on improvements to current technologies
• Ensure Architectural Alignment for all software projects align with our organizational goals and technology standards 
• Guiding both front-end and back-end engineering teams, ensuring alignment with architectural standards and practices
• Creates complex and scalable coding frameworks using appropriate software design
• Develops secure and high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others
• Mitigate delivery and operations risks early in SDLC
• Contributes to the development of technical methods in specialized fields in line with the latest product development methodologies
• Creates durable, reusable software frameworks that improves velocity and quality of output across teams and functions
• Champions the firm’s culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on Software Engineering concepts and 10+ years applied experience
• Hands-on practical experience delivering system design and application development
• Expertise in one or more programming language(s)
• Advanced knowledge of software architecture, application development, and enterprise architecture with considerable in-depth knowledge in one or more technical disciplines (e.g., risk, cloud, artificial intelligence etc.)
• Experience applying expertise and new methods to determine solutions for complex architecture problems in one or more technical disciplines
• Demonstrated experience with influencing technical strategy
• Significant experience and ability to present and effectively communicate to Senior Leaders and Executives
• Practical cloud native experience 

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills 

• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Experience in Risk Management function of a financial services institution
• Experience with deploying AI Tools for developers
• Experience working in heavily regulated industry
• Self-starter who can shape rough concepts into refined deliverables and deliverables

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 dire