Senior Lead Architect - Blockchain (Kinexys)

J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world. 

If you are a hands-on architect with a passion for building robust solutions and a keen eye for detail, thrive on solving complex technical challenges and enjoy working directly with code, cloud-native platforms, and emerging technologies like public blockchains, we are looking for people just like you. 

As a Senior Lead Architect at JPMorganChase within the Kinexys team, you will design and implement innovative solutions, collaborating closely with engineering teams to deliver high-quality products. This role is ideal for someone who prefers technical depth and direct contribution over traditional management responsibilities.

Job 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.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience 
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent 
• 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, etc.).
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• 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.