Lead Architect - Multi-Cloud Platform Strategy & Architecture

Job Description
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As a Lead Architect at JPMorgan Chase at Public Cloud Enablement and Adoption team within Corporate Technology, you are an integral part of a team that works to develop high-quality architecture solutions for various software applications on modern cloud-based technologies.
You are a visionary technologist with a passion for shaping the future of cloud computing platforms. You will play a pivotal role in shaping, influencing, and governing our architecture function to support the implementation of our multi-cloud platform and our "OneCloud" strategy to enable hybrid multi-cloud and a consistent developer experience.
Job responsibilities

• Engages technical teams and business stakeholders to discuss and propose technical approaches to meet current and future needs
• Defines the technical target state of their product and drives achievement of the strategy
• Participates in architecture governance bodies
• Leads and influences the strategic direction of our multi-cloud platform architecture, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Works with senior leaders to capture requirements and articulate architecture approaches and designs on platform implementation.
• Translates complex technical issues, trends, and approaches to leadership, enabling informed decision-making about our multi-cloud architecture.
• Collaborates across teams to implement and advance the adoption of complex, strategic global solutions that enhance our multi-cloud capabilities.
• Drives the adoption and implementation of cutting-edge technical methods in multi-cloud environments, in line with the latest development methodologies.
• Establishes and lead an data driven architecture governance framework to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance across multi-cloud initiatives.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
• Formal training and certification in cloud computing (Google, AWS or Azure).
• Hands-on experience in delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability in multi-cloud environments.
• Proven ability to create comprehensive cloud architecture designs that meet organizational needs and support future growth.
• Deep knowledge in one or more: public cloud platforms, applications/systems architecture, and technology architecture.
• Advanced expertise in cloud and systems architecture, with substantial in-depth knowledge in technical areas such as cloud computing, virtualization, or automation.
• Experience in applying expertise and new methods to solve complex architecture problems in multi-cloud environments.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience in cloud platforms and infrastructure transformation
• Experience in architecture governance of design and implementation
• Experience with AI tools, LLM assisted and Agentic workflow highly desirable

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.