JPMorgan Chase & Co. is a leading global financial services firm with operations worldwide. The company is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers and small businesses, commercial banking, financial transaction processing, and asset management. As a major financial institution, JPMorgan Chase & Co. is at the forefront of adopting and innovating with emerging technologies, including blockchain, to enhance its services and operations.

About the Position

Introduction

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is seeking a hands-on Senior Lead Architect for the Kinexys team. This role is for a passionate architect who thrives on building robust solutions, working with robust code, cloud-native platforms, and emerging public blockchain technologies. You will be instrumental in designing and implementing innovative solutions, collaborating closely with engineering teams to deliver high-quality products. This position emphasizes technical depth and direct contribution over traditional management.

Responsibilities

Architect, design, and implement scalable solutions, working directly with engineering teams and writing production-quality code as needed.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship, guiding best practices in architecture, design, and implementation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure solutions meet business requirements, compliance standards, and security best practices.
Identify and resolve technical challenges, proactively addressing dependencies and integration points with other teams and platforms.
Drive adoption of automation, CI/CD, and cloud-native technologies to improve delivery speed and reliability.
Contribute to the evaluation, integration, and implementation of public blockchain technologies and protocols.
Foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous learning within the team.

Requirements

Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts and 5+ years of applied experience.
Strong experience designing and building technology solutions, with a focus on hands-on architecture and implementation.
Proficient in automation, CI/CD, and all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle.
Advanced understanding of agile methodologies, application resiliency, and security.
Practical experience with cloud-native platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
Demonstrated experience working with public blockchain technologies (e.g., Ethereum, Solana, Hyperledger).
In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and IT systems.

Nice to Have

Experience working at the code level (e.g., Java, Python, Go, or similar languages).
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently on complex technical challenges.
Experience integrating blockchain solutions with existing enterprise systems.