Principal Architect, Infrastructure Platforms at JPMC Candidate Experience page

Plano, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Software Engineering, Multi-Cloud Architecture, Hybrid Cloud Architecture, Edge Computing, Content Delivery Networks, Zero Trust Security, Infrastructure as Code, Automation Tools, DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, Data Privacy Laws, API Management, Technical Writing, Security Operations, Business Acumen, Cross-Functional Leadership

Industry

Financial Services

Description

You’re a pro who wants to influence the future of technical architecture and our team is looking for people like you. As a Senior Principal Architect at JPMorganChase within the Employee Compute Platforms team of Corporate Technology, you will shape the future of how our global workforce connects, collaborates, and innovates by architecting secure, resilient, and scalable platforms that empower every employee. You'll be at the forefront of our transformation, guiding the evolution from traditional, centralized systems to modern, distributed cloud-based solutions that set new standards for trust, agility and operational excellence. As a visionary architect, you will partner with talented technologists and business leaders across the firm to design and deliver integrated solutions that anticipate tomorrow's challenges. Your influence will extend beyond technology, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning and secure-by-design thinking. You will champion the adoption of advanced integration models and modern security architectures, ensuring our platforms remain robust in the face of emerging threats and ever changing business needs. Job responsibilities Advises and leads on strategy and development of multiple products, applications, and technologies across a portfolio Architects and governs secure SaaS integrations, minimizing concentration risk and single points of failure across global enterprise environments. Designs and manages identity, authentication, and authorization frameworks (OAuth, OIDC, SAML, PKI) to enforce trust boundaries between internal resources and third-party SaaS providers. Leads the transition from centralized to decentralized network models, ensuring resilience, scalability, and fault tolerance in globally distributed systems. Develops secure API and service integration models that maintain segmentation, protocol termination, and logical isolation between internal and external systems. Applies deep expertise in modern IAM protocols, focusing on token management, privilege escalation prevention, and transparent consent mechanisms. Identifies, assess, and mitigates risks associated with third-party and fourth-party dependencies, including vendor transparency and incident response. Implements advanced cloud security controls (confidential computing, customer self-hosting, bring-your-own-cloud) to protect sensitive data and maintain operational integrity. Evolves traditional network segmentation, tiering, and protocol termination strategies for modern SaaS and distributed models. Ensures solutions meet global regulatory frameworks and compliance standards for SaaS, cloud, and distributed architectures. Drives organizational change, advocates for security-first approaches, and fosters collaboration between security, engineering, and business teams. Defines and communicates strategic direction for employee compute platforms, driving innovation and operational excellence. Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills Formal training or certification on Software engineering concepts and 7+ years applied experience Experience designing and managing Multi-Cloud and Hybrid Cloud Architectures. Knowledge of Edge Computing and Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) for optimizing performance and security. Practical experience implementing Zero Trust Security Models in enterprise or cloud settings. Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation. Understanding of DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices for operational excellence and incident response. Knowledge of data privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA) and data residency requirements in solution architecture. Experience with API management platforms (Apigee, Kong, AWS API Gateway) for secure and scalable API management. Strong documentation and technical writing skills for clear, comprehensive architecture communication. Experience working with Security Operations Centers (SOC) and responding to security incidents in SaaS or distributed environments. Business acumen and ability to engage stakeholders, aligning technical solutions with organizational goals. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive consensus on technical direction Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills Strategic communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, including senior leadership Ability to influence and persuade, advocating for secure-by-design principles and driving organizational change. Strong collaboration skills, fostering cross-functional partnerships and building trust. Adaptability to navigate ambiguity, changing priorities, and evolving technology landscapes. Creative and analytical problem-solving mindset. Leadership skills to inspire, mentor, and model the firm’s values of inclusion, respect, and integrity. Commitment to continuous learning and professional development in a dynamic field. #LI-HC2

Responsibilities

As a Principal Architect, you will lead the strategy and development of secure, resilient, and scalable platforms for the global workforce. You will guide the transition to modern, distributed cloud-based solutions while fostering a culture of collaboration and security.