Job Description
Chase is the U.S. consumer and commercial banking business of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM), a leading global financial services firm with assets of $2.5 trillion and operations. We serve more than 50 million consumers and small businesses through more than 4,500 bank branches, 16,000 ATMs, credit cards, mortgage offices and online and mobile banking as well as through relationships with auto dealerships. As a Chase employee, you'll be part of a company that makes a real difference every day for our customers, our communities and ourselves. With a focus on customer service, you'll put others first, do what's right and create solutions that make lives better. We invite you to build your career on our strong foundation and help shape what's next - for you and for us.
Consumer Bank Technology (CBC) provides technology support for the Consumer Bank, Business Bank, and Chase Wealth Management businesses. Core Bank Technology also manages shared service applications that provide support to all lines of business. The technology footprint in Consumer Bank Technology includes the retail branches, the ATM fleet across the country, as well as many core services applications.
The Architecture team within Consumer and Community Business Bank Technology (CCB, Infrastructure and Architecture team) works with business stakeholders, application developer leads, and engineers to define solutions that meet business needs with high-quality while managing costs effectively. The person in this position will provide influence and leadership to the developer community in defining architectural solutions, setting architectural direction, and governing the architecture assets developed. This position requires the ability to take initiative and drive ideas forward, coordinating and influencing various stakeholders. This individual will provide influence and leadership to the developer community in defining architectural solutions, setting architectural direction, and governing the architecture assets developed.
This position is specifically supporting Consumer Bank Debit Product as a Product Architect.
Job responsibilities

• Review incoming work requests to determine architecture impact and oversight needed.
• Deliver solution artifacts for product driven initiatives coordinating with other product teams and architects.
• Govern Data, Event, API, and application lifecycle/portfolio.
• Create target state architecture artifacts along with transitional views.
• Work with Application Development teams to estimate the cost of proposed solutions and resolve any detailed design concerns with the overall architectural approach in mind.
• Define architecture standards. Align with existing firm controls and security guidelines.
• Be aware of industry trends and leverage new technologies as appropriate.
• Collaborate with Agile Development teams in the evolution of applications towards our target state Cloud Architecture.
• Challenge designs during the concept and review phases to drive toward re-use, efficiency, security, and stability.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
• Experience with Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
• Familiarity with software deployment processes to update / install branch software
• Experience with architecting for performance, security and low latency applications. Is able to forecast areas of focus for branches
• Clear, concise communicator who can work with multiple stakeholders for defining current and target state branch architecture
• Strong business acumen coupled with exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to influence others.
• Proven ability to mentor team members.
• Strong business system, analysis, and software development experience
• Ability to work well at a conceptual level, resolve ambiguity, and to drive concepts out into workable solutions.
• Ability to define target state architectures and develop realistic transition plans for achieving target state.
• Experience with Cloud Technology, Transformation to the Cloud, and Domain Driven Design
• Deep experience in at least one technical subject area (e.g. database, application development, performance tuning, etc.).
• Hands-on experience modeling with UML, object-oriented constructs, or other modeling language.
• Data architecture knowledge and some exposure to data modeling principles.
• Broad exposure to a variety of applications, technologies and business functions.
• Exposure to Agile Development methodologies
• Exposure to mainframe engineering platforms.
• Experience in distributed engineering platforms, including WebSphere Application Server.
• Experience with high-volume transaction processing and large databases.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Familiarity with AWS concepts
• Cloud Certification (AWS, Google, etc.) is a plus

About Us
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 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 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. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
The health and safety of our colleagues, candidates, clients and communities has been a top priority in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. JPMorgan Chase was awarded the "WELL Health-Safety Rating" for all of our 6,200 locations globally based on our operational policies, maintenance protocols, stakeholder engagement and emergency plans to address a post-COVID-19 environment.
As a part of our commitment to health and safety, we have implemented various COVID-related health and safety requirements for our workforce. Employees are expected to follow the Firm's current COVID-19 or other infectious disease health and safety requirements, including local requirements. Requirements include sharing information including your vaccine card in the firm's vaccine record tool, and may include mask wearing. Requirements may change in the future with the evolving public health landscape. JPMorgan Chase will consider accommodation requests as required by applicable law.
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. For those in eligible roles, discretionary incentive compensation which may be 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans
About the Team
Our Consumer & Community Banking Group depends on innovators like you to serve consumers, small businesses, municipalities and non-profits. You'll support the delivery of award winning tools and services that cover everything from personal and small business banking as well as lending, mortgages, credit cards, payments, auto finance and investment advice. This group is also focused on developing and delivering cutting edged mobile applications, digital experiences and next generation banking technology solutions to better serve our clients and customers.