Senior Lead Architect, Payments Technology

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm in Singapore is seeking a Senior Lead Architect to develop high-quality architecture solutions for software applications using modern cloud-based technologies. This role involves setting the strategic direction for payments systems, collaborating with teams to implement architecture patterns, and leading technical evaluations. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with advanced knowledge of programming languages and cloud technologies.

Qualifications

• 8+ years applied experience in software engineering.
• Practical experience in system design and operational stability.
• Ability to evaluate emerging technologies for future architecture.

Responsibilities

• Sets strategic direction for integrating payments systems.
• Collaborates with teams to implement architectural patterns.
• Leads technical evaluation sessions for architectural designs.

Skills

Software Development Life Cycle

Automation and continuous delivery

Advanced programming in Java

Cloud native experience on AWS

Data technologies

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Job description

If you are excited about shaping the future of technology and driving significant business impact in financial services, we are looking for people just like you. Join our team and help us develop game-changing, high-quality solutions.

As the Senior Lead Architect at JPMorgan Chase within the Technology and Operations Products team in the Commercial and Investment Bank (CIB), you will play a crucial role in developing high-quality architecture solutions for software applications using modern cloud-based technologies. This position will lead the architectural design for systems managing Payments solutions for CIB in the APAC region.

Job Responsibilities

• Sets the strategic direction for integrating and evolving existing local payments systems to create a unified, scalable ecosystem supporting all CIB business lines in APAC.
• Collaborates with internal teams and external partners to evaluate, adopt, and implement innovative data technologies and architectural patterns that address current and future business needs.
• Leads technical evaluation sessions to assess architectural designs, validate technical credentials, and ensure alignment with business and technology objectives.
• Collaborates with solution and technical architects across CIB to influence and design scalable and resilient systems for APAC payments.
• Influences senior technology and business leaders on key architectural decisions and technology investments.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science related disciplines
• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 8+ years applied experience.
• Hands‑on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Advanced in one or more modern programming language(s) (Java, Python, etc.).
• Practical cloud native experience on AWS .
• Proficient in automation and continuous delivery methods.
• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.).
• Ability to evaluate current and emerging technologies to recommend the best solutions for the future state architecture.
• Advanced knowledge of architecture, design, and business processes.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• In‑depth knowledge of the APAC financial services industry and their IT systems.
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security.
• Advanced knowledge of one or more software, applications, and architecture disciplines.
• Strong understanding of payment systems and regulatory environments in APAC is a plus.