Principal Architect: Technical Systems

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 Corporate Investment Banking Payments Central Technical Architecture team, 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 by delivering system designs, standards, best practices, patterns, Leverage your advanced architecture capabilities and collaborate with colleagues across the organization to drive best-in-class outcomes.

Job responsibilities

Owns and drives complex system designs, standards, patterns, and reference architectures covering public cloud, on-perm, and hybrid.

Leads architecture reviews across a diverse technical and geographically distributed landscape.

Advises cross-functional teams on technology selection to achieve target state architecture and decisions on improvements to current technologies

Develops multi-year roadmaps aligned with business and architecture strategy and priorities

Creates complex and scalable software frameworks using appropriate software design

Develops secure and high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others

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

Lead a small team (

Creates durable, reusable software frameworks that improves velocity and quality of output across teams and functions

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 7 years applied experience

Hands-on experience delivering, optimizing, and modernizing complex distributed systems low-latency systems.

Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability

Advanced design and development experience with various data technologies including NoSQL, distributed caching, RDBMS, messaging, and streaming.

Advanced in one or more programming language(s)

Advanced knowledge of software architecture, applications, and technical processes with considerable in-depth knowledge and experience across multiple architectural patterns.

Experience applying expertise and new methods to determine solutions for complex architecture problems in one or more technical disciplines

Design and development experience of modern systems from the backend to the UI.

Advanced knowledge of Java or JVM oriented languages.

Experience with CockroachDB or similar distributed SQL databases

Experience building applications making use of Kubernetes native features.

Formal training or certification including public cloud and infrastructure as code.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Ability to present and effectively communicate to Senior Leaders and Executives

Ability to quickly understand complex systems and provide pragmatic and actionable recommendations, solutions, etc.

Champions the firms culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect

Payments or financial institution work experience

Previous or current management of technical architects or software engineers

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JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the worlds 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 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans