Lead Solution Architect

Salary: $61,000 - 101,000 per year Requirements:

• We require formal training or certification in architecture concepts, along with 5+ years of applied experience
• We need strong knowledge of cloud architecture on Amazon Web Services and modern API design, including secure integration methods and failure-aware design
• We need proven experience designing secure data flows and controls for sensitive data in regulated environments
• We value a track record of creating reference architectures and reusable standards that multiple teams have adopted and reused
• We need experience working with cybersecurity, risk, and compliance stakeholders to reach documented, defensible architecture outcomes
• We need excellent written communication skills, including high-quality design documents, decision records, and executive-ready summaries
• We value working knowledge of Microsoft Azure architecture and secure design patterns in a multi-cloud environment
• We need understanding of network architecture and security design principles that support complex integrations
• We need familiarity with automation architecture concepts, including robotic process automation patterns and related control considerations
• We need the ability to evaluate and integrate AI-enabled capabilities into cloud-native architectures while meeting resiliency, security, and auditability requirements
• We need in-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and its IT systems
• We prefer experience with artificial intelligence or machine learning platform architecture, agentic automation frameworks, or Model Context Protocol-style integrations
• We prefer experience building or scaling an architecture practice, governance council, or standards program beyond individual project delivery
• We prefer data platform and connectivity experience, such as document databases, business intelligence tools, or external registry integrations
• We prefer experience designing and measuring process improvements that materially reduce approval times and increase reuse of vetted patterns

• We design and publish reference architectures and reusable patterns for recurring enterprise scenarios, including third-party connectivity, identity federation, and secure data flows involving sensitive information
• We lead architecture and high-level design reviews from end to end, identify significant architectural risks, and drive timely documented decisions with cybersecurity and risk partners
• We establish scalable governance using self-service checklists and pre-review criteria that improve consistency, reduce avoidable rework, and keep senior review focused on novel risk
• We co-lead an architecture council model that maintains standards, decision records, and an escalation path for cross-cutting architecture topics
• We provide architectural direction for automation and artificial intelligence initiatives, ensuring designs align with governed execution patterns and secure-by-design principles
• We define, publish, and continuously improve outcome-based metrics such as review cycle time, pattern reuse rate, remediation throughput, and time-to-approval
• We evaluate third-party products and services for architectural fit, security posture, and integration approach to support balanced decisions around speed, resilience, and risk
• We partner with delivery teams to drive adoption of approved patterns through enablement, practical guidance, and integration into engineering workflows
• We identify opportunities to remove or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve the operational stability of software applications and systems
• We establish reuse-first AI-enabled engineering patterns and governance across SDLC and toolchain practices, with traceability, auditability, resiliency, and security controls

• AI
• API
• Azure
• Business Intelligence
• Cloud
• Support
• Machine Learning
• Marketing
• Network
• Security
• Web
• Architect
• OAuth
• OpenID

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We are JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, delivering innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses, and many of the worlds most prominent corporate, institutional, and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years, and 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 with base salary determined by role, experience, skill set, and location, and eligible roles may include commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation. We also provide a range of benefits and programs, including 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. We value diversity and inclusion, are an equal opportunity employer, and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with religious practices, beliefs, or mental health or physical disability needs. Our Corporate Functions team spans finance, risk, human resources, and marketing, and plays an essential role in helping our businesses, clients, customers, and employees succeed.

last updated 38 week of 2026