Senior Principal Architect - Automation

Job Description
Join us as we embark on a journey of collaboration and innovation, where your unique skills and talents will be valued and celebrated. Together we will create a brighter future and make a meaningful difference.
As a Senior Principal Architect - Automation at JPMorgan Chase on Global Technology's Enterprise Architecture team, you will help shape, lead adoption, and operate the firm's Automation domain. You will provide specialized expertise to influence the target state architecture and strategy of the domain, and work across teams to educate and build consensus to drive domain strategies. You will lead the Automation domain's architecture review boards in evaluating, adjudicating, onboarding, and adopting technologies to be used by development teams to compose their business systems. You will advise, inform, and assist on decisions about the strategy, roadmaps, operationalization, and productization of those technologies that will be scaled and made available firmwide.
Responsibilities

• Advise and influence portfolio owners and operate architecture review boards on developing and maintaining Automation tools and platforms across a large enterprise, including selection, integration, and retirement; includes stakeholders of varying degrees of technical or business orientation
• Serve as a subject matter expert on Automation at JPMC, with special emphasis on delivering technology capabilities and managing sprawl in priority areas such as Robotic Process Automation and Workflow Automation
• Translates highly complex technical issues, trends, and approaches to leadership to drive the firm's Automation technology strategy and enable leaders and technology requestors from solution teams to make strategic, well-informed decisions about target state offerings and solution architecture
• Develop and maintain a technology roadmap for automation components aligned with business objectives to advise on prioritization, selection, and retirement of automation technologies
• Design scalable, secure, and robust automation architectures that establish and enforce architectural standards, patterns, and best practices
• Assess emerging automation technologies (RPA, AI/ML, workflow orchestration, etc.) and recommend tools and platforms based on fit, scalability, and ROI
• Influence portfolio owners and senior stakeholders on technology decisions by translating complex technical concepts into business value propositions
• Identify and mitigate risks related to automation (security, compliance, operational) and ensure solutions adhere to regulatory and internal policy requirements
• Oversee integration of automation components with existing systems to ensure interoperability across platforms and business units
• Promote adoption of innovative automation solutions and drive continuous improvement in automation processes and technology usage

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 10+ years applied experience
• Practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Expertise in one or more programming language(s), applications, and architecture disciplines
• Demonstrated experience operating automations platforms and services spanning multiple systems and platforms
• Experience applying expertise and new methods to determine solutions for complex architecture problems across various technical disciplines
• Ability to evaluate current and emerging technologies to recommend the best technology solutions and approaches to achieve the future state architecture
• Proven track record in managing technology portfolios and influencing senior stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications, Skills, and Expertise

• TOGAF, AWS/Azure Architect, PMP, ITIL, or relevant automation technology certifications (e.g., UiPath, Blue Prism)
• Deep understanding of automation technologies (RPA, AI/ML, workflow engines, APIs)
• Expertise in cloud platforms, microservices, and integration patterns
• Knowledge of security, compliance, and risk management in automation
• Ability to manage organizational change related to technology adoption
• Ability to drive cultural and process transformation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences

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 professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.