Director of Architecture, Lending Originations

As the Director of Architecture at JPMorgan Chase within the Home Lending Originations portfolio, you will lead the architectural vision and technology strategy for our Home Lending Originations portfolio.

This senior leader will be responsible for designing and guiding the implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions that drive business growth and operational excellence. The Principal Architect will collaborate closely with business, technology, and operations teams, influencing senior stakeholders and championing modernization across the originations landscape.

Job Responsibilities:

• Define and drive the architectural roadmap for the Home Lending Originations portfolio, ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and enterprise technology standards.
• Lead the design and implementation of end-to-end solutions, including digital platforms, workflow automation, data integration, and customer experience enhancements.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends—especially in cloud and AI—to inform architecture decisions and maintain a competitive edge.
• Partner with product, risk, compliance, and operations teams to deliver robust, compliant, and scalable solutions.
• Oversee architectural governance, ensuring adherence to best practices, security standards, and regulatory guidelines.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including technology partners and vendors.
• Represent Home Lending Originations in executive technology forums and industry events.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• 12+ years of solid experience in technology architecture, with a proven track record of designing and delivering large-scale, mission-critical systems in a complex, regulated environment.
• Deep expertise in architectural frameworks, cloud technologies, digital platforms, workflow automation, and AI solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with regulatory compliance, data security, and risk management in financial services.
• Demonstrated ability to drive transformation and lead cross-functional teams.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience in Home Lending is a plus