Lead Architect - Public Cloud

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
London
11 months ago
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As a Lead Architect at JPMorgan Chase within the Enterprise Technology and Infrastructure Platforms division, 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. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for conducting critical architecture solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of project goals.

Job responsibilities

Provide consultation for line of business applications team on how to migrate their enterprise application to cloud using well-architected designs to maximize the capabilities of cloud computing Translates technical issues, trends, and approaches to leadership to drive the firm’s innovation and enable leaders to make strategic, well-informed decisions about target state architecture Engages technical teams and business stakeholders to discuss and propose technical approaches to meet current and future needs Evaluates recommendations and provides feedback on new technologies Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with the ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems Leads evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to drive outcomes-oriented probing of architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability for use within existing systems and information  Involve in the firm’s culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect Assist adoption and implementation of technical methods in specialized fields in line with the latest product development methodologies Creates durable, reusable software frameworks that improves velocity and quality of output across teams and functions Coach, train, and mentor to improve the maturity and value of the Cloud practices 

 Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Formal training or certification on Cloud Architecture concepts and advanced applied experience Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability Knowledge of major public cloud platforms, ideally with AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate or equivalent professional level or specialty certifications Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems Practical cloud native experience Advanced knowledge of one or more software, applications, and architecture disciplines Ability to evaluate current and emerging technologies to recommend the best solutions for the future state architecture

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Demonstrated experience in well-architected designs, application development, testing, resiliency and operational stability to maximize the capabilities of cloud computing for enterprise applications Technical architecture experience with demonstrated increases in responsibility.  Awareness and practical experience with implementing Resiliency and FinOps practices 

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