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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 Corporate Sector(Cloud Foundations), 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
- Applies enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment to accelerate architecture analysis, roadmap development, and design decisioning, with human-in-the-loop validation and appropriate handling of sensitive data.
- Develops multi-year roadmaps aligned with business and architecture strategy and priorities
- Creates complex and scalable coding frameworks using appropriate software design, focusing on durability and reuse to improve velocity and quality across teams and functions
- Develops secure and high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others
- Serves as the function's go-to subject matter expert and contributes to the development of technical methods in specialized fields in line with the latest product development methodologies
Establishes reuse-first AI-enabled engineering patterns and governance across SDLC/toolchain practices, ensuring traceability/auditability, resiliency, and security controls.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills- Formal training or certification on architecture concepts and 10+ years applied experience
- Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
- Expertise in one or more programming language(s)
- Deep knowledge of software, applications, and architecture, including advanced software architecture, application development, and technical processes within one or more technical disciplines (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)
- Demonstrated experience applying enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment in architecture and engineering workflows with strong validation habits and awareness of data sensitivity.
- Ability to evaluate and integrate AI-enabled capabilities into scalable platforms while meeting resiliency, security, and auditability requirements.
- Experience applying expertise and new methods to determine solutions for complex architecture problems in one or more technical disciplines
- Experience leading a product as a product owner or product manager Ability to present and effectively communicate to senior leaders and executives
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Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Experience working at code level
- Familiarity with agentic AI tooling (Claude Code, Copilot, MCP) and its application to platform operations and engineer productivity
- Experience with cloud landing zone and boundary constructs (portfolio, network, workload boundaries; trust scopes; SEAL-style architecture registration)
- Background in developer experience, technical enablement, or platform advocacy roles
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.
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 Corporate Sector(Cloud Foundations), 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
- Applies enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment to accelerate architecture analysis, roadmap development, and design decisioning, with human-in-the-loop validation and appropriate handling of sensitive data.
- Develops multi-year roadmaps aligned with business and architecture strategy and priorities
- Creates complex and scalable coding frameworks using appropriate software design, focusing on durability and reuse to improve velocity and quality across teams and functions
- Develops secure and high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others
- Serves as the function's go-to subject matter expert and contributes to the development of technical methods in specialized fields in line with the latest product development methodologies
Establishes reuse-first AI-enabled engineering patterns and governance across SDLC/toolchain practices, ensuring traceability/auditability, resiliency, and security controls.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills- Formal training or certification on architecture concepts and 10+ years applied experience
- Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
- Expertise in one or more programming language(s)
- Deep knowledge of software, applications, and architecture, including advanced software architecture, application development, and technical processes within one or more technical disciplines (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)
- Demonstrated experience applying enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment in architecture and engineering workflows with strong validation habits and awareness of data sensitivity.
- Ability to evaluate and integrate AI-enabled capabilities into scalable platforms while meeting resiliency, security, and auditability requirements.
- Experience applying expertise and new methods to determine solutions for complex architecture problems in one or more technical disciplines
- Experience leading a product as a product owner or product manager Ability to present and effectively communicate to senior leaders and executives
-
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Experience working at code level
- Familiarity with agentic AI tooling (Claude Code, Copilot, MCP) and its application to platform operations and engineer productivity
- Experience with cloud landing zone and boundary constructs (portfolio, network, workload boundaries; trust scopes; SEAL-style architecture registration)
- Background in developer experience, technical enablement, or platform advocacy roles
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.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in cloud architect jobs.
- Five or more years of hands-on experience designing and deploying cloud infrastructure at scale
- Professional certification in AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
- Strong knowledge of cloud-native patterns including microservices, serverless, and containerization
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Bicep
- Ability to translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and cost-effective technical architectures
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related engineering discipline
Tips for Your Cloud Architect Job Search
Tailor your resume to cloud platforms
List your primary cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP) in the first line of your summary and quantify your infrastructure work in concrete terms, such as workloads migrated, cost reductions achieved, or uptime improvements delivered. Generic cloud resumes get filtered out fast.
Earn the certification that matches the role
Check the job posting for the preferred cloud platform before applying. AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Expert, and Google Professional Cloud Architect are not interchangeable to hiring managers, so certifying on the platform the employer actually uses gives your application a real edge.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists cloud architect openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by architecture scope
Search for openings using terms like multi-cloud, hybrid cloud, or cloud-native alongside your target role. Employers who need a strategist write very different job descriptions than those hiring a hands-on infrastructure architect, and applying to the right scope improves your chances significantly.
Prepare a design whiteboard answer
Most cloud architect interviews include a live architecture design exercise. Practice walking through a scalable, fault-tolerant system design out loud, explaining your trade-offs on latency, cost, and security at each step. Interviewers are evaluating your reasoning as much as your final diagram.
Negotiate scope before negotiating anything else
Before discussing compensation, clarify what the role owns: greenfield builds, migrations, or platform governance. A cloud architect with ownership over architectural decisions commands a different conversation than one executing designs handed down by an engineering VP.
Cloud Architect Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most cloud architects?
The companies hiring the most cloud architects right now include Booz Allen Hamilton, Capgemini, and Amazon Web Services, with the largest share of openings in Virginia, Texas, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is concentrated in technology, financial services, and federal contracting organizations.
How many cloud architect jobs are remote?
About 62% of cloud architect openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the nature of infrastructure work that can largely be done without being on-site. Roles focused on cloud strategy, architecture review, and cost optimization tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions tied to regulated industries or on-premises migration projects are more likely to require in-person presence.
How do you become a cloud architect?
Start by building hands-on experience as a cloud engineer or systems engineer, then earn a professional-level certification from a major cloud provider. Develop your ability to design end-to-end systems by taking on architecture ownership within your current role, even informally. Most cloud architects progress from an infrastructure or DevOps background before moving into formal architect titles.
Can you get a cloud architect job without prior architect experience?
Yes, but you need to demonstrate architectural thinking even if your title has been engineer or developer. Build a portfolio of system designs you have contributed to, highlight any cross-team technical leadership, and pursue a professional-level cloud certification to signal readiness. Many employers hire senior cloud engineers into architect roles when candidates show clear design ownership and communication skills alongside their hands-on work.
What does the cloud architect interview process look like?
Cloud architect interviews typically run across multiple rounds starting with a recruiter screen, followed by a technical phone interview covering platform knowledge and architecture concepts. The core round is usually a live whiteboard or virtual design session where you architect a system from a prompt. Final rounds often include a presentation to engineering or business stakeholders and a behavioral interview assessing cross-functional communication and decision-making under constraints.
Where can I find and apply to cloud architect jobs?
You can find and apply to cloud architect jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your cloud platform experience and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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