Director, Merchant Payments Digital Architecture

JP Morgan Chase

Plano (TX)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 230,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

JPMorganChase seeks a Director of Architecture to define the target-state digital architecture for Merchant Payments and lead the digital transformation strategy across web, API, headless checkout, commerce, and mobile experiences. You will guide executives, balance strategy with delivery, and design scalable, secure cloud-native platforms at global scale.

The role sits at the intersection of product, engineering, and business, requiring hands-on design and a proven track record in payments, API

Qualifications

Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 10+ years applied experience in architecture leadership.
Proven ability to influence executives and drive complex programs across large organizations.
Experience shaping digital transformation in payments or financial services and scalable platforms.

Responsibilities

Define and drive the digital architecture strategy and target state for Merchant Payments.
Shape and execute the digital transformation roadmap across onboarding, self-service, and partner integration.
Architect headless checkout and commerce solutions spanning web, API, and mobile channels.
Lead API strategy including standards, governance, and developer experience.
Establish web/mobile framework practices and governance.
Mentor architects and engineers to raise architecture maturity across teams.