Senior Lead Architect

Overview

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.

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.