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Principal Architect - Risk Technology

AT JPMorgan Chase
JPMorgan Chase

Principal Architect - Risk Technology

Houston, TX

As a Principal Architect at JPMorgan Chase within Corporate Sector of Risk Technology - Limits Management, you provide expertise to enhance and become a driving force behind the development and adoption of cutting-edge, cloud-based technologies.

As a Business & Technical Architect, you're responsible for designing and implementing robust, scalable, and efficient business and technical solutions. You will provide expertise to enhance and develop architecture platforms based on modern cloud-based technologies, as well as collaborating with stakeholders to understand business needs, translating them into technical requirements, and ensuring alignment with the organization's strategic goals. Leverage your advanced architecture capabilities and collaborate with colleagues across the organization to drive best-in-class outcomes.

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Job responsibilities

  • Advises cross-functional teams on technology selection and develop multi-year roadmaps aligned with business and architecture strategy.
  • Establishes and enforces architectural standards and best practices, ensuring consistency and quality across the organization.
  • Engages with business stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into technical requirements, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Drives innovation by exploring and implementing emerging technologies that provide a competitive advantage and improve business processes.
  • Oversees seamless integration of new systems with existing infrastructure and analyze system performance to implement efficiency improvements.
  • Identifies potential risks in architectural decisions and ensure compliance with industry regulations and organizational policies.
  • Provides mentorship and professional development opportunities for team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
  • 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 7+ years applied experience
  • Experience in financial services and related technology systems.
  • Proven experience as a Business/Technical Architect or in a similar role.
  • Strong understanding of business processes and how technology can drive value.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically.
  • Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
  • Advanced expertise in one or more programming language(s) and practical cloud native experience.
  • 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.).
  • Experience applying expertise and new methods to determine solutions for complex architecture problems in one or more technical disciplines.
  • Experience leading a product and the ability to present and effectively communicate to Senior Leaders and Executives.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

  • In-depth knowledge of the financial risk capabilities and high performance systems.
  • Experience in agile product development and coaching/managing technologists .
  • Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security.
  • Full stack development experience with Java, Spring, ReactJS.
  • In depth experience of data modelling and technologies across relational, nosql and in-memory.
  • Familiarity with API and micro-services frameworks, container technologies, and workflow tools.
  • Certification in relevant technologies or architectural frameworks.

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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 Corporate Technology team relies on smart, driven people like you to develop applications and provide tech support for all our corporate functions across our network. Your efforts will touch lives all over the financial spectrum and across all our divisions: Global Finance, Corporate Treasury, Risk Management, Human Resources, Compliance, Legal, and within the Corporate Administrative Office. You'll be part of a team specifically built to meet and exceed our evolving technology needs, as well as our technology controls agenda.

Client-provided location(s): Houston, TX, USA
Job ID: JPMorgan-210608355
Employment Type: Full Time