The Senior Lead Architect develops architecture solutions for software applications and leads the design for payment systems in the EMEA region, collaborating with teams to innovate and optimize technology.
Job Description
As the Senior Lead Architect at JPMorgan Chase within the Commercial and Investment Bank (CIB) as a part of the Technology and Operations Products (TOP) team, you will play a crucial role in developing high-quality architecture solutions for various software applications using modern cloud-based technologies. This position will lead the architectural design for systems that manage Payments solutions for CIB in the EMEA region.
Job Responsibilities
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
About Us
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. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
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.
About the Team
J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.
As the Senior Lead Architect at JPMorgan Chase within the Commercial and Investment Bank (CIB) as a part of the Technology and Operations Products (TOP) team, you will play a crucial role in developing high-quality architecture solutions for various software applications using modern cloud-based technologies. This position will lead the architectural design for systems that manage Payments solutions for CIB in the EMEA region.
Job Responsibilities
- Sets the strategic direction for integrating and evolving existing local payments systems to create a unified, scalable ecosystem supporting all CIB business lines in EMEA.
- Collaborates with internal teams and external partners to evaluate, adopt, and implement innovative data technologies and architectural patterns that address current and future business needs.
- Leads technical evaluation sessions to assess architectural designs, validate technical credentials, and ensure alignment with business and technology objectives.
- Collaborates with solution and technical architects across CIB to influence and design scalable and resilient systems for EMEA payments.
- Influences senior technology and business leaders on key architectural decisions and technology investments.
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
- Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and proficient advanced experience.
- Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
- Advanced in one or more modern programming language(s) (Java, Python, etc.).
- Practical cloud native experience
- Proficient in automation and continuous delivery methods.
- Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle.
- Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.).
- Ability to evaluate current and emerging technologies to recommend the best solutions for the future state architecture.
- Advanced knowledge of architecture, design, and business processes.
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
- In-depth knowledge of the EMEA financial services industry and their IT systems.
- Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security.
- Advanced knowledge of one or more software, applications, and architecture disciplines.
- AWS Cloud experience
- Strong understanding of payment systems and regulatory environments in EMEA is a plus.
About Us
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. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
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.
About the Team
J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.
Top Skills
AWS
Cloud
Java
Python
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