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Principal Architect, Identity Access Management

JPMorgan Chase
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/8/2026

Step into the role of a Principal Architect at JPMorganChase and become a driving force behind the development and adoption of cutting-edge, cloud-based technologies.

As a Principal Architect at JPMorganChase within the Enterprise Technology team of Corporate Sector, you provide expertise to enhance and develop architecture platforms based on modern cloud-based technologies, as well as support the adoption of strategic global solutions. Leverage your advanced architecture capabilities and collaborate with colleagues across the organization to drive best-in-class outcomes.

Job responsibilities

  • Advises cross-functional teams on technology selection to achieve target state architecture and decisions on improvements to current technologies
  • Defines architecture and design patterns for consistent, efficient implementation of Identity and Access Management services.
  • Leads integration of IAM services into application architectures, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards.
  • Develops high-level designs for select IAM services to guide implementation and maintain architectural integrity.
  • Represents IAM Strategy and Architecture in architecture review processes.
  • Contributes to the definition of strategic architecture initiatives (“big bets”) for IAM.
  • Ensures adherence to CTO and firm-wide technology policies and standards.
  • Establishes and leads design authority practices within IAM Delivery with maturity.
  • Collaborates with Product, Delivery, and IT Executive teams to drive architectural solutions.
  • Maintains clear separation between architecture and delivery functions.
  • Creates architecture artifacts to support effective communication with implementation teams.
  • Delivers practical, actionable solutions focused on interfaces, interactions, and logical data models.

 

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

  • Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 7 years applied experience.  
  • Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
  • Advanced knowledge of software architecture, application development, and technical processes with considerable in-depth knowledge in one or more technical disciplines (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)
  • Proven track record in delivering practical, implementable architectures.
  • Experience working with Product, Delivery, and IT Executive teams.
  • Technical expertise in Java, .Net, Apache, Tomcat, WebSphere, Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, Windows, Unix, Linux, oAuth, OIDC, SAML, SCIM, AWS IAM, EntraID, PingFederate, ForgeRock, SailPoint.
  • Domain knowledge in Identity Governance and Administration, Privileged Access Management, Authentication and Authorization standards and technologies.
  • Ability to create architecture artifacts and high-level designs focused on interfaces, interactions, and logical data models.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills 
  • Strong mentoring and coaching abilities.
  • Logical, structured thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Flexibility and willingness to compromise when needed.
  • Constructive approach to handling conflict and objections.
  • Self-motivated and proactive team player.

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