Lead Architect

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors.
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Finance

Description For Lead Architect

JPMorgan Chase is seeking a Lead Technical Architect to join their Strategy & Growth Office following the successful launch of Chase in 2021. This role is integral to developing high-quality technical architecture solutions for a modern, cloud-based retail banking system. The position offers an opportunity to work in a people-first environment that values collaboration, curiosity, and commitment.

As a Lead Technical Architect, you'll be responsible for critical architecture functions across multiple retail banking products. You'll work closely with engineering teams and product owners to design and implement technical solutions that meet both current and future needs. The role involves developing and maintaining technical architecture designs, participating in governance bodies, and providing expert guidance on various technical aspects including resiliency patterns, security flows, and data encryption techniques.

The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in software architecture patterns, cloud native applications, and retail banking systems. You'll need advanced knowledge of architecture visualization approaches like C4 models, programming proficiency in languages such as Java or Python, and practical experience with major cloud service providers. Your role will be crucial in shaping the technical direction of Chase's retail banking platform while working in a collaborative, innovative environment.

This position offers the opportunity to work with a global leader in financial services, contributing to strategic initiatives that impact millions of customers. You'll be part of a team that values diversity, inclusion, and professional growth, working in an environment that promotes innovation and technical excellence in the heart of London's financial district.

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Responsibilities For Lead Architect

  • Engages engineering teams and product owners to discuss, propose and review technical architecture approaches
  • Develop and maintain technical architecture designs
  • Executes creative technical architecture solutions
  • Participates in technical architecture governance bodies
  • Provide expert guidance on technical architecture
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Participate in the evaluation and selection of application, data, network and security management tools

Requirements For Lead Architect

Java
Python
  • Formal training or certification on software architecture patterns concepts
  • Advanced knowledge of software architecture visualization approaches
  • Good knowledge of programming languages like Java or Python
  • Practical experience with cloud native applications
  • Hands-on practical experience delivering system design
  • Knowledge of the retail banking industry
  • Good understanding of network protocols and security design threat models
  • Proficiency in Software Development Life Cycle
  • Ability to evaluate current and emerging technologies

Benefits For Lead Architect

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401k
  • Equal opportunity employer
  • Diversity and inclusion focused
  • Professional growth opportunities

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