Senior Lead Architect-Digital Architect
JPMorganChase · Plano, TX
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- On site
- Full-time
- $170,000 / year
- Plano, TX
Job highlights
- Shape future technology for financial services.
- Develop high-quality architecture solutions.
- Drive business impact in payments.
- Modernize platform capabilities.
- Lead technical strategy and delivery.
About the role
Job Summary
JPMorgan Chase is seeking a Senior Lead Architect to join their Merchant Payments team within the Commercial Investment Banking organization. This role involves developing high-quality architecture solutions for software applications and platform products, driving significant business impact, and shaping the target state architecture across multiple domains.
Job Responsibilities
- Engage with business and technology stakeholders to propose design approaches for current and future business initiatives.
- Build trusted relationships with decision-makers to provide business and technical thought leadership.
- Identify opportunities for platform modernization alongside business initiatives.
- Define strategy, product roadmaps, and technical delivery plans.
- Define and drive the achievement of the product's target state.
- Participate in architecture governance bodies.
- Evaluate recommendations and provide feedback on business needs and market entry options.
- Execute creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting, thinking beyond conventional approaches.
- Identify and automate remediation of recurring issues to improve operational stability.
- Lead evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to probe architectural designs and technical credentials.
- Leverage practical cloud-native experience.
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills
- Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts and 5 years of applied experience.
- Strategic mindset in shaping digital transformation for the payments business, including digital onboarding, self-servicing for clients, and partner integration.
- Strong experience in web developer frameworks, web architecture, and mobile frameworks.
- Strong experience with APIs, including API standards, functionality, and governance.
- Strong experience in Identity and Access Management, including partner integration via APIs or web.
- Strong understanding of acquiring/merchant services payment processes.
- Experience with in-store or e-commerce merchant payments.
- Ability to understand business requirements, create designs, develop technical delivery roadmaps, and possess technical know-how.
- Strong technical background with design and delivery experience using software patterns and principles.
- Advanced knowledge in one or more software, applications, and architecture disciplines.
- Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, AI, ML, mobile).
- Experience as a functional architect (business/product).
- Experience with domain models, understanding business process flow, client experience, and use cases.
- Understanding of business capability and features taxonomy.
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills
- Point of Sale experience is a plus.
- Biometrics experience is a plus.
- Strong communication and leadership presence.
- Cloud certification is a plus.
About Us
JPMorgan Chase is a leading financial institution with a history spanning over 200 years. We offer innovative financial solutions to millions of clients globally under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. 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, potential commission-based pay, discretionary incentive compensation, and a range of benefits such as comprehensive health care coverage, retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, and financial coaching.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, and we make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities and religious beliefs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
About The Team
J.P. Morgan Payments, part of the Commercial & Investment Bank, enables organizations to execute transactions efficiently and securely. The team tackles complex challenges across the payment lifecycle, offering industry-leading solutions that facilitate seamless transactions globally. Operating in over 160 countries and handling more than 120 currencies, J.P. Morgan Payments is the largest processor of USD payments, with a daily transaction volume of $10 trillion.
Key skills/competency
- Digital Transformation
- Payments Architecture
- API Design and Governance
- Cloud Native Development
- Identity and Access Management
- Merchant Services
- Software Design Patterns
- Technical Leadership
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Financial Services Technology
Skills & topics
- Digital Architect
- Lead Architect
- Senior Architect
- Architecture
- Digital Transformation
- Payments
- Financial Services
- API
- Cloud Native
- Software Design
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience in digital transformation, payments, APIs, and cloud-native development relevant to the Senior Lead Digital Architect role.
- Showcase leadership: Emphasize your experience in engaging stakeholders, defining strategy, and leading technical delivery in your application.
- Quantify achievements: Provide specific examples of business impact and problem-solving in your resume and cover letter.
- Prepare for technical and behavioral questions: Be ready to discuss your architectural design experience, cloud-native strategies, and how you handle complex technical challenges.
- Research JPMorgan Chase: Understand their mission, values, and recent innovations in financial technology to align your responses during the interview process.
Technical preparation
Deep dive into cloud-native architecture patterns.,Review common API design and governance principles.,Study digital onboarding and client experience strategies.,Practice explaining complex software designs clearly.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex technical problem you solved.,How do you influence stakeholders on design choices?,Tell me about a time you led modernization efforts.,How do you ensure architectural alignment with business goals?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key technical skills required for the Senior Lead Digital Architect role at JPMorgan Chase?
- The Senior Lead Digital Architect role at JPMorgan Chase requires strong experience in web developer frameworks, web architecture, mobile frameworks, APIs (standards, functional, governance), and Identity and Access Management. Proficiency in cloud-native development, software design patterns, and a strategic mindset for digital transformation in payments are also crucial. Experience with merchant payment systems is highly valued.
- Can I apply for the Senior Lead Digital Architect position if I have less than 5 years of experience?
- The role specifies formal training or certification in software engineering concepts and at least 5 years of applied experience. While exceptional candidates might be considered, meeting this experience requirement is generally necessary for the Senior Lead Digital Architect position at JPMorgan Chase.
- What is the role of a Senior Lead Digital Architect in the Merchant Payments team at JPMorgan Chase?
- As a Senior Lead Digital Architect in the Merchant Payments team, you will develop high-quality architecture solutions, drive business impact, and shape the target state architecture. This includes engaging with stakeholders, identifying modernization opportunities, defining strategy and roadmaps, and leading technical problem-solving for innovative payment solutions.
- Does JPMorgan Chase offer remote work options for the Senior Lead Digital Architect position?
- The job description does not explicitly state the work arrangement for this position. Typically, roles involving extensive stakeholder engagement and architecture governance at a large financial institution may require a hybrid or on-site presence. It is best to clarify this during the application or interview process.
- What are the preferred qualifications for a Senior Lead Digital Architect at JPMorgan Chase?
- Preferred qualifications for the Senior Lead Digital Architect role at JPMorgan Chase include experience with Point of Sale (POS) systems and biometrics. Additionally, having a cloud certification and demonstrating strong communication and leadership presence are considered advantageous.
- How does JPMorgan Chase approach diversity and inclusion for its Senior Lead Digital Architect roles?
- JPMorgan Chase is an equal opportunity employer that highly values diversity and inclusion. They do not discriminate based on protected attributes and make reasonable accommodations for religious practices, beliefs, mental health, or physical disability needs. This commitment extends to all roles, including the Senior Lead Digital Architect position.
- What kind of business impact can a Senior Lead Digital Architect expect to drive at JPMorgan Chase?
- A Senior Lead Digital Architect at JPMorgan Chase can drive significant business impact by shaping the future of technology in financial services, developing game-changing solutions, modernizing platform capabilities, and enhancing client experiences within the Merchant Payments domain.