4,062 Principal Architect jobs in the United States

**Why UKG:**
At UKG, the work you do matters. The code you ship, the decisions you make, and the care you show a customer all add up to real impact. Today, tens of millions of workers start and end their days with our workforce operating platform. Helping people get paid, grow in their careers, and shape the future of their industries. That's what we do.
We never stop learning. We never stop challenging the norm. We push for better, and we celebrate the wins along the way. Here, you'll get flexibility that's real, benefits you can count on, and a team that succeeds together. Because at UKG, your work matters-and so do you.
**Job Description:**
We are looking for a Security Architect (Application Security) to join our team and lead the design and implementation of secure solutions for our cloud-based enterprise applications. You will be a hands-on, technical leader with a passion for security and a deep understanding of complex, multi-tenant systems. You will provide architectural guidance and mentorship to the teams responsible for platform and application development, ensuring that security is built-in from the start and throughout the software development lifecycle. You will also define the product security roadmap, translate business and technical requirements into robust security software solutions, and communicate with senior management and stakeholders on the status and feedback of the security projects. As a Security Architect (Application Security), you will be a key contributor to the overall security posture of our organization and a trusted partner for our customers.
**Responsibilities:**
- Provide architectural leadership and direction to the teams responsible for platform and application development, with a focus on system wide security, data, operational efficiency, serviceability, and supervision of the secure SDLC.
- Develop, implement, and maintain application security standards, policies, procedures, and best practices that align with risk and control processes
- Define the product security roadmap and lead the process of translating business and technical requirements into robust application/product security solutions that ensure customer information assets are adequately protected with acceptable levels of control.
- Review and approve the architecture and design for various application development project projects, and ensure commitments from partners and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with various stakeholders, such as developers, architects, project managers, and business leaders, to ensure the security of applications and systems throughout their lifecycle.
- Provide senior management-level summary status and feedback to business stakeholders and product management on the security projects.
- Conduct research and development on security innovations, tools, and methodologies in information technology services and help define and document internal, technical, and service processes and procedures. Work on proof-of-concepts and projects to improve the application security tool stack.
- Establish an enterprise security stance through definition of policy, architecture, development, training and awareness, aligning business needs with technology and doing so in a manner which ensures that security is built in.
- Provide thought leadership and a clear, consistent architectural vision across the platform, distributed services, and operations.
- Stay up to date with the latest trends and developments in information and cyber security, and pursue relevant certifications and memberships in information security communities.
- Mentor and coach the developers on security best practices, tools, and techniques. Experience in building and leading a volunteer-based application security champions program from grassroots, and scaling it to multiple product teams is desirable.
- Demonstrate excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, and the ability to influence and educate others on application security best practices and standards.
**Qualifications:**
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum 10 years of software development experience with at least 5 years in security architecture, design, development, assessment, testing, and review across multiple domains and platforms.
- Expertise in architecting and reviewing security solutions for complex applications running in a cloud, multi-tenant environment.
- Experience in cloud platforms such as Google Cloud, AWS or Azure and how to leverage their security features and services.
- Experience in designing and developing large scale On-prem and SaaS applications using various programming languages APIs and frameworks.
- Secure development methodologies such as threat modeling, static source code reviews, dynamic application security assessments, penetration testing, and security best practices.
- Experience in implementation of latest standards and technologies in authentication, authorization, auditing, cryptography, PKI, federation, OAuth, MFA, OIDC, and data security at rest, in transit and in use.
- Strong knowledge of security principles, standards, and best practices, such as OWASP, NIST, ISO, etc.
- Experience with security tools and technologies, such as encryption, authentication, authorization, firewalls, web application firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, etc.
- Experience with secure coding practices, such as threat modeling, code review, static and dynamic analysis, etc.
- Experience with agile development methodologies and DevSecOps practices.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
- Desirable certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, CEH, or similar are preferred.
- Experience in vulnerability management tools and programs is desirable.
**Company Overview:**
UKG is the Workforce Operating Platform that puts workforce understanding to work. With the world's largest collection of workforce insights, and people-first AI, our ability to reveal unseen ways to build trust, amplify productivity, and empower talent, is unmatched. It's this expertise that equips our customers with the intelligence to solve any challenge in any industry - because great organizations know their workforce is their competitive edge. Learn more at ukg.com.
**Equal Opportunity Employer   **
UKG is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, disability, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.
View The EEO Know Your Rights poster (    
UKG participates in E-Verify. View the E-Verify posters here ( .  
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. 
Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process
For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email . 
The pay range for this position is $142,100 to $204,200, however, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a short-term incentive and a long-term incentive as part of total compensation. Information about UKG's comprehensive benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at ( ON HIRING SCAMS
UKG will never ask you for a copy of your driver's license, social security card, or passport during a job interview. For new hires, we do not ask for payment for equipment purchase, cost for training, or to receive onboarding documents. UKG does not make job offers outside of our formal hiring process. To help protect yourself against potential hiring scams, learn more about our formal hiring process, outlined here ( .
ABOUT OUR JOB DESCRIPTIONS
All job descriptions are written to accurately reflect the open job and include general work responsibilities. They do not present a comprehensive, detailed inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for the job. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require that other or different tasks be performed if or when circumstances change.
It is the policy of Ultimate Software to promote and assure equal employment opportunity for all current and prospective Peeps without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status entitled to protection under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. This policy governs all matters related to recruitment, advertising, and initial selection of employment. It shall also apply to all other aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, compensation, promotion, demotion, transfer, lay-offs, terminations, leave of absence, and training opportunities.

**Why UKG:**
At UKG, the work you do matters. The code you ship, the decisions you make, and the care you show a customer all add up to real impact. Today, tens of millions of workers start and end their days with our workforce operating platform. Helping people get paid, grow in their careers, and shape the future of their industries. That's what we do.
We never stop learning. We never stop challenging the norm. We push for better, and we celebrate the wins along the way. Here, you'll get flexibility that's real, benefits you can count on, and a team that succeeds together. Because at UKG, your work matters-and so do you.
**Job Description:**
We are looking for a Security Architect (Application Security) to join our team and lead the design and implementation of secure solutions for our cloud-based enterprise applications. You will be a hands-on, technical leader with a passion for security and a deep understanding of complex, multi-tenant systems. You will provide architectural guidance and mentorship to the teams responsible for platform and application development, ensuring that security is built-in from the start and throughout the software development lifecycle. You will also define the product security roadmap, translate business and technical requirements into robust security software solutions, and communicate with senior management and stakeholders on the status and feedback of the security projects. As a Security Architect (Application Security), you will be a key contributor to the overall security posture of our organization and a trusted partner for our customers.
**Responsibilities:**
- Provide architectural leadership and direction to the teams responsible for platform and application development, with a focus on system wide security, data, operational efficiency, serviceability, and supervision of the secure SDLC.
- Develop, implement, and maintain application security standards, policies, procedures, and best practices that align with risk and control processes
- Define the product security roadmap and lead the process of translating business and technical requirements into robust application/product security solutions that ensure customer information assets are adequately protected with acceptable levels of control.
- Review and approve the architecture and design for various application development project projects, and ensure commitments from partners and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with various stakeholders, such as developers, architects, project managers, and business leaders, to ensure the security of applications and systems throughout their lifecycle.
- Provide senior management-level summary status and feedback to business stakeholders and product management on the security projects.
- Conduct research and development on security innovations, tools, and methodologies in information technology services and help define and document internal, technical, and service processes and procedures. Work on proof-of-concepts and projects to improve the application security tool stack.
- Establish an enterprise security stance through definition of policy, architecture, development, training and awareness, aligning business needs with technology and doing so in a manner which ensures that security is built in.
- Provide thought leadership and a clear, consistent architectural vision across the platform, distributed services, and operations.
- Stay up to date with the latest trends and developments in information and cyber security, and pursue relevant certifications and memberships in information security communities.
- Mentor and coach the developers on security best practices, tools, and techniques. Experience in building and leading a volunteer-based application security champions program from grassroots, and scaling it to multiple product teams is desirable.
- Demonstrate excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, and the ability to influence and educate others on application security best practices and standards.
**Qualifications:**
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum 10 years of software development experience with at least 5 years in security architecture, design, development, assessment, testing, and review across multiple domains and platforms.
- Expertise in architecting and reviewing security solutions for complex applications running in a cloud, multi-tenant environment.
- Experience in cloud platforms such as Google Cloud, AWS or Azure and how to leverage their security features and services.
- Experience in designing and developing large scale On-prem and SaaS applications using various programming languages APIs and frameworks.
- Secure development methodologies such as threat modeling, static source code reviews, dynamic application security assessments, penetration testing, and security best practices.
- Experience in implementation of latest standards and technologies in authentication, authorization, auditing, cryptography, PKI, federation, OAuth, MFA, OIDC, and data security at rest, in transit and in use.
- Strong knowledge of security principles, standards, and best practices, such as OWASP, NIST, ISO, etc.
- Experience with security tools and technologies, such as encryption, authentication, authorization, firewalls, web application firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, etc.
- Experience with secure coding practices, such as threat modeling, code review, static and dynamic analysis, etc.
- Experience with agile development methodologies and DevSecOps practices.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
- Desirable certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, CEH, or similar are preferred.
- Experience in vulnerability management tools and programs is desirable.
**Company Overview:**
UKG is the Workforce Operating Platform that puts workforce understanding to work. With the world's largest collection of workforce insights, and people-first AI, our ability to reveal unseen ways to build trust, amplify productivity, and empower talent, is unmatched. It's this expertise that equips our customers with the intelligence to solve any challenge in any industry - because great organizations know their workforce is their competitive edge. Learn more at ukg.com.
**Equal Opportunity Employer   **
UKG is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, disability, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.
View The EEO Know Your Rights poster (    
UKG participates in E-Verify. View the E-Verify posters here ( .  
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. 
Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process
For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email . 
The pay range for this position is $142,100 to $204,200, however, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a short-term incentive and a long-term incentive as part of total compensation. Information about UKG's comprehensive benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at ( ON HIRING SCAMS
UKG will never ask you for a copy of your driver's license, social security card, or passport during a job interview. For new hires, we do not ask for payment for equipment purchase, cost for training, or to receive onboarding documents. UKG does not make job offers outside of our formal hiring process. To help protect yourself against potential hiring scams, learn more about our formal hiring process, outlined here ( .
ABOUT OUR JOB DESCRIPTIONS
All job descriptions are written to accurately reflect the open job and include general work responsibilities. They do not present a comprehensive, detailed inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for the job. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require that other or different tasks be performed if or when circumstances change.
It is the policy of Ultimate Software to promote and assure equal employment opportunity for all current and prospective Peeps without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status entitled to protection under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. This policy governs all matters related to recruitment, advertising, and initial selection of employment. It shall also apply to all other aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, compensation, promotion, demotion, transfer, lay-offs, terminations, leave of absence, and training opportunities.

**Why UKG:**
At UKG, the work you do matters. The code you ship, the decisions you make, and the care you show a customer all add up to real impact. Today, tens of millions of workers start and end their days with our workforce operating platform. Helping people get paid, grow in their careers, and shape the future of their industries. That's what we do.
We never stop learning. We never stop challenging the norm. We push for better, and we celebrate the wins along the way. Here, you'll get flexibility that's real, benefits you can count on, and a team that succeeds together. Because at UKG, your work matters-and so do you.
**Job Description:**
We are looking for a Security Architect (Application Security) to join our team and lead the design and implementation of secure solutions for our cloud-based enterprise applications. You will be a hands-on, technical leader with a passion for security and a deep understanding of complex, multi-tenant systems. You will provide architectural guidance and mentorship to the teams responsible for platform and application development, ensuring that security is built-in from the start and throughout the software development lifecycle. You will also define the product security roadmap, translate business and technical requirements into robust security software solutions, and communicate with senior management and stakeholders on the status and feedback of the security projects. As a Security Architect (Application Security), you will be a key contributor to the overall security posture of our organization and a trusted partner for our customers.
**Responsibilities:**
- Provide architectural leadership and direction to the teams responsible for platform and application development, with a focus on system wide security, data, operational efficiency, serviceability, and supervision of the secure SDLC.
- Develop, implement, and maintain application security standards, policies, procedures, and best practices that align with risk and control processes
- Define the product security roadmap and lead the process of translating business and technical requirements into robust application/product security solutions that ensure customer information assets are adequately protected with acceptable levels of control.
- Review and approve the architecture and design for various application development project projects, and ensure commitments from partners and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with various stakeholders, such as developers, architects, project managers, and business leaders, to ensure the security of applications and systems throughout their lifecycle.
- Provide senior management-level summary status and feedback to business stakeholders and product management on the security projects.
- Conduct research and development on security innovations, tools, and methodologies in information technology services and help define and document internal, technical, and service processes and procedures. Work on proof-of-concepts and projects to improve the application security tool stack.
- Establish an enterprise security stance through definition of policy, architecture, development, training and awareness, aligning business needs with technology and doing so in a manner which ensures that security is built in.
- Provide thought leadership and a clear, consistent architectural vision across the platform, distributed services, and operations.
- Stay up to date with the latest trends and developments in information and cyber security, and pursue relevant certifications and memberships in information security communities.
- Mentor and coach the developers on security best practices, tools, and techniques. Experience in building and leading a volunteer-based application security champions program from grassroots, and scaling it to multiple product teams is desirable.
- Demonstrate excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, and the ability to influence and educate others on application security best practices and standards.
**Qualifications:**
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum 10 years of software development experience with at least 5 years in security architecture, design, development, assessment, testing, and review across multiple domains and platforms.
- Expertise in architecting and reviewing security solutions for complex applications running in a cloud, multi-tenant environment.
- Experience in cloud platforms such as Google Cloud, AWS or Azure and how to leverage their security features and services.
- Experience in designing and developing large scale On-prem and SaaS applications using various programming languages APIs and frameworks.
- Secure development methodologies such as threat modeling, static source code reviews, dynamic application security assessments, penetration testing, and security best practices.
- Experience in implementation of latest standards and technologies in authentication, authorization, auditing, cryptography, PKI, federation, OAuth, MFA, OIDC, and data security at rest, in transit and in use.
- Strong knowledge of security principles, standards, and best practices, such as OWASP, NIST, ISO, etc.
- Experience with security tools and technologies, such as encryption, authentication, authorization, firewalls, web application firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, etc.
- Experience with secure coding practices, such as threat modeling, code review, static and dynamic analysis, etc.
- Experience with agile development methodologies and DevSecOps practices.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
- Desirable certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, CEH, or similar are preferred.
- Experience in vulnerability management tools and programs is desirable.
**Company Overview:**
UKG is the Workforce Operating Platform that puts workforce understanding to work. With the world's largest collection of workforce insights, and people-first AI, our ability to reveal unseen ways to build trust, amplify productivity, and empower talent, is unmatched. It's this expertise that equips our customers with the intelligence to solve any challenge in any industry - because great organizations know their workforce is their competitive edge. Learn more at ukg.com.
**Equal Opportunity Employer   **
UKG is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, disability, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.
View The EEO Know Your Rights poster (    
UKG participates in E-Verify. View the E-Verify posters here ( .  
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. 
Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process
For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email . 
The pay range for this position is $142,100 to $204,200, however, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a short-term incentive and a long-term incentive as part of total compensation. Information about UKG's comprehensive benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at ( ON HIRING SCAMS
UKG will never ask you for a copy of your driver's license, social security card, or passport during a job interview. For new hires, we do not ask for payment for equipment purchase, cost for training, or to receive onboarding documents. UKG does not make job offers outside of our formal hiring process. To help protect yourself against potential hiring scams, learn more about our formal hiring process, outlined here ( .
ABOUT OUR JOB DESCRIPTIONS
All job descriptions are written to accurately reflect the open job and include general work responsibilities. They do not present a comprehensive, detailed inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for the job. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require that other or different tasks be performed if or when circumstances change.
It is the policy of Ultimate Software to promote and assure equal employment opportunity for all current and prospective Peeps without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status entitled to protection under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. This policy governs all matters related to recruitment, advertising, and initial selection of employment. It shall also apply to all other aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, compensation, promotion, demotion, transfer, lay-offs, terminations, leave of absence, and training opportunities.

**Why UKG:**
At UKG, the work you do matters. The code you ship, the decisions you make, and the care you show a customer all add up to real impact. Today, tens of millions of workers start and end their days with our workforce operating platform. Helping people get paid, grow in their careers, and shape the future of their industries. That's what we do.
We never stop learning. We never stop challenging the norm. We push for better, and we celebrate the wins along the way. Here, you'll get flexibility that's real, benefits you can count on, and a team that succeeds together. Because at UKG, your work matters-and so do you.
**Job Description:**
We are looking for a Security Architect (Application Security) to join our team and lead the design and implementation of secure solutions for our cloud-based enterprise applications. You will be a hands-on, technical leader with a passion for security and a deep understanding of complex, multi-tenant systems. You will provide architectural guidance and mentorship to the teams responsible for platform and application development, ensuring that security is built-in from the start and throughout the software development lifecycle. You will also define the product security roadmap, translate business and technical requirements into robust security software solutions, and communicate with senior management and stakeholders on the status and feedback of the security projects. As a Security Architect (Application Security), you will be a key contributor to the overall security posture of our organization and a trusted partner for our customers.
**Responsibilities:**
- Provide architectural leadership and direction to the teams responsible for platform and application development, with a focus on system wide security, data, operational efficiency, serviceability, and supervision of the secure SDLC.
- Develop, implement, and maintain application security standards, policies, procedures, and best practices that align with risk and control processes
- Define the product security roadmap and lead the process of translating business and technical requirements into robust application/product security solutions that ensure customer information assets are adequately protected with acceptable levels of control.
- Review and approve the architecture and design for various application development project projects, and ensure commitments from partners and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with various stakeholders, such as developers, architects, project managers, and business leaders, to ensure the security of applications and systems throughout their lifecycle.
- Provide senior management-level summary status and feedback to business stakeholders and product management on the security projects.
- Conduct research and development on security innovations, tools, and methodologies in information technology services and help define and document internal, technical, and service processes and procedures. Work on proof-of-concepts and projects to improve the application security tool stack.
- Establish an enterprise security stance through definition of policy, architecture, development, training and awareness, aligning business needs with technology and doing so in a manner which ensures that security is built in.
- Provide thought leadership and a clear, consistent architectural vision across the platform, distributed services, and operations.
- Stay up to date with the latest trends and developments in information and cyber security, and pursue relevant certifications and memberships in information security communities.
- Mentor and coach the developers on security best practices, tools, and techniques. Experience in building and leading a volunteer-based application security champions program from grassroots, and scaling it to multiple product teams is desirable.
- Demonstrate excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, and the ability to influence and educate others on application security best practices and standards.
**Qualifications:**
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum 10 years of software development experience with at least 5 years in security architecture, design, development, assessment, testing, and review across multiple domains and platforms.
- Expertise in architecting and reviewing security solutions for complex applications running in a cloud, multi-tenant environment.
- Experience in cloud platforms such as Google Cloud, AWS or Azure and how to leverage their security features and services.
- Experience in designing and developing large scale On-prem and SaaS applications using various programming languages APIs and frameworks.
- Secure development methodologies such as threat modeling, static source code reviews, dynamic application security assessments, penetration testing, and security best practices.
- Experience in implementation of latest standards and technologies in authentication, authorization, auditing, cryptography, PKI, federation, OAuth, MFA, OIDC, and data security at rest, in transit and in use.
- Strong knowledge of security principles, standards, and best practices, such as OWASP, NIST, ISO, etc.
- Experience with security tools and technologies, such as encryption, authentication, authorization, firewalls, web application firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, etc.
- Experience with secure coding practices, such as threat modeling, code review, static and dynamic analysis, etc.
- Experience with agile development methodologies and DevSecOps practices.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
- Desirable certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, CEH, or similar are preferred.
- Experience in vulnerability management tools and programs is desirable.
**Company Overview:**
UKG is the Workforce Operating Platform that puts workforce understanding to work. With the world's largest collection of workforce insights, and people-first AI, our ability to reveal unseen ways to build trust, amplify productivity, and empower talent, is unmatched. It's this expertise that equips our customers with the intelligence to solve any challenge in any industry - because great organizations know their workforce is their competitive edge. Learn more at ukg.com.
**Equal Opportunity Employer   **
UKG is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, disability, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.
View The EEO Know Your Rights poster (    
UKG participates in E-Verify. View the E-Verify posters here ( .  
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. 
Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process
For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email . 
The pay range for this position is $142,100 to $204,200, however, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a short-term incentive and a long-term incentive as part of total compensation. Information about UKG's comprehensive benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at ( ON HIRING SCAMS
UKG will never ask you for a copy of your driver's license, social security card, or passport during a job interview. For new hires, we do not ask for payment for equipment purchase, cost for training, or to receive onboarding documents. UKG does not make job offers outside of our formal hiring process. To help protect yourself against potential hiring scams, learn more about our formal hiring process, outlined here ( .
ABOUT OUR JOB DESCRIPTIONS
All job descriptions are written to accurately reflect the open job and include general work responsibilities. They do not present a comprehensive, detailed inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for the job. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require that other or different tasks be performed if or when circumstances change.
It is the policy of Ultimate Software to promote and assure equal employment opportunity for all current and prospective Peeps without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status entitled to protection under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. This policy governs all matters related to recruitment, advertising, and initial selection of employment. It shall also apply to all other aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, compensation, promotion, demotion, transfer, lay-offs, terminations, leave of absence, and training opportunities.

Join a visionary team at JPMorgan Chase Home Lending Architecture, where you'll lead the strategic direction, design systems, and user experience architecture for our digital platforms.
As a Principal Architect at JPMorgan Chase within Home Lending Architecture, you'll lead the strategic direction, design systems, and user experience architecture for our digital platforms. You will define and govern UI/UX patterns, reusable libraries, and platform-wide standards that promote consistency, scalability, and innovation across all products. You'll shape the digital experience for millions of customers, influence architectural decisions, and foster a culture of collaboration and technical excellence. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of home lending technology, working with modern cloud-native architectures and cutting-edge technologies.
**Job responsibilities**
+ Define and drive the UI/UX vision, strategy, and roadmap in alignment with business goals and user needs.
+ Advocate for user-centered design at the organizational level, influencing product and technology strategy.
+ Advise and lead on strategy and development for multiple products, applications, and technologies across a portfolio.
+ Architect, maintain, and evolve comprehensive design systems, component libraries, and UX patterns for cross-platform consistency.
+ Establish and enforce design guidelines, accessibility standards, and best practices across teams.
+ Collaborate with engineering to ensure seamless implementation of design systems and patterns and integration of reusable UI components and frameworks to accelerate product delivery and ensure design consistency.
+ Partner with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into scalable, intuitive solutions.
+ Influence across business, product, and technology teams and manage senior stakeholder relationships.
+ Drive adoption and implementation of modern front-end frameworks, design systems, and best practices.
+ Mentor and guide UI/UX teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
+ Evaluate and recommend new tools, platforms, and methodologies to enhance user experience and team productivity.
**Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills**
+ Formal training or certification on front-end technologies concepts and 10+ years applied experience
+ 8+ years of experience in UI/UX design, with at least 3 years in a lead or architect role.
+ Advanced knowledge of architecture, design, and business processes with proficiency in application, data, and infrastructure architecture disciplines.
+ Proven expertise in building and scaling design systems, component libraries, and cross-platform UI/UX strategies.
+ Knowledge and experience working with web technologies and Java, as well as developing custom UI components.
+ Experience ensuring the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
+ Experience with RESTful APIs and integration with React.js.
+ Expertise in web framework and application design and architecture disciplines.
+ Extensive working experience and advanced knowledge in server-side web and mocking technologies for testing.
+ Deep understanding of accessibility, usability, and responsive design principles. Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
**Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills**
+ Possess a functional orientation, understanding how development work translates to the business end-user.
+ Experience with modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue) and design tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD).
+ Micro-services architecture and cloud computing knowledge. Micro-front-end architecture experience.
+ Advanced hands-on knowledge of web development.
+ Familiarity with enterprise-level platforms and complex product ecosystems.
+ Knowledge of industry-wide technology trends and best practices.
+ Ability to balance business objectives, technical constraints, and user needs at scale. Ability to work in large, collaborative teams to achieve organizational goals.
Chase is a leading financial services firm, helping nearly half of America's households and small businesses achieve their financial goals through a broad range of financial products. Our mission is to create engaged, lifelong relationships and put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We also help small businesses, nonprofits and cities grow, delivering solutions to solve all their financial needs.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

The Chase Digital Technology & Architecture team seeks motivated, experienced architects to lead strategy, modernization, engineering acceleration, and business innovation. The team provides strategic leadership in digital product domains, DevOps, and engineering practices, enabling application teams to excel. Architects will be responsible for partnering with senior leadership in the business and technology to define and evolve multi-year strategies, incorporating business objectives as well as enterprise technology objectives. Architects must have strong digital transformation and product delivery experience and be capable of producing practical, valuable and credible guidance/architecture for product teams. Architects must also be comfortable in managing and reducing complexity in technology portfolios, as Chase's strong history of market success and acquisitions has gathered a wide range of technology solutions, leveraging vendor and proprietary solutions through modern cloud technologies.
As a Principal Architect at JPMorgan Chase within the Consumer & Community Banking, you are an integral part of a team that works to develop high-quality architecture solutions for various software applications on modern cloud-based technologies. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for conducting critical architecture solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of project goals.
**Job responsibilities**
+ Design and architect scalable, responsive web and mobile applications using modern technologies and frameworks.
+ Collaborate with product managers, developers, and UX/UI designers to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
+ Ensure all applications adhere to industry-standard security best practices and compliance requirements.
+ Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams throughout the project lifecycle.
+ Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to enhance the development process and product quality.
+ Engages technical teams and business stakeholders to discuss and propose technical approaches to meet current and future needs. Defines the technical target state of their product and drives achievement of the strategy
+ Participates in architecture governance bodies. Evaluates recommendations and provides feedback on new technologies
+ Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with the ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems
+ Develops secure and high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others
+ Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems
+ Leads evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to drive outcomes-oriented probing of architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability for use within existing systems and information
**Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills**
+ Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 10+ years applied experience
+ Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
+ Experience in domain driven design, data modeling, micro services architecture, event & streaming technologies and best practices.
+ Advanced experience in API design and management, Service definition and consumption including API, brokers, REST APIs
+ Proven experience as a Solution Architect or similar role in digital web and mobile application development.
+ In-depth knowledge of industry-standard security best practices for public-facing digital applications.
+ Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud and in building cloud-native application
+ Defining Non-functional requirements and architectures to satisfy availability, extensibility, and resiliency needs
+ Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools for continuous integration and deployment.
+ Ability to work well at a conceptual and practical levels, resolve ambiguity, and to drive concepts out into workable solutions. Ability to define target state architectures, and develop realistic transition plans for achieving target state
+ Hands-on experience modeling with UML, object-oriented constructs, or other modeling language. Experience with formal enterprise architecture models and tooling, such as TOGAF
**Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills**
+ Experience with AI/ML, LLM and Generative AI is preferred.
+ AWS Certification preferred
+ Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
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
**Base Pay/Salary**
Jersey City,NJ $204,250.00 - $285,000.00 / year

Our client, a renowned architectural firm celebrated for its innovative and sustainable designs, is seeking a highly accomplished Principal Architect to lead key projects and mentor emerging talent. This senior role demands a visionary leader with a strong portfolio of successfully completed projects, from concept through construction administration. You will be responsible for client relations, design direction, team leadership, and ensuring the technical excellence and aesthetic integrity of our projects. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of architectural principles, building codes, and construction methodologies, coupled with exceptional design sensibility and project management capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design process for major architectural projects, from initial concept development to final construction documentation.
• Manage client relationships, understand project requirements, and ensure client satisfaction throughout the design and construction phases.
• Provide technical expertise and design leadership to project teams, fostering a collaborative and creative environment.
• Develop and refine architectural designs, ensuring they meet functional, aesthetic, and programmatic goals.
• Oversee the preparation of detailed drawings, specifications, and other construction documents.
• Coordinate with engineers, consultants, and contractors to ensure seamless project execution.
• Conduct site visits and construction administration to monitor progress and resolve issues.
• Mentor and guide junior architects and designers, promoting professional growth and skill development.
• Stay abreast of the latest trends in architectural design, materials, technologies, and sustainability practices.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, zoning regulations, and other relevant standards.

Qualifications:

• Professional degree in Architecture (B.Arch or M.Arch).
• Licensed Architect (RA) in California and NCARB certification preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in architectural design and project management.
• Proven track record of leading complex and high-profile projects from inception to completion.
• Exceptional design talent and a strong portfolio showcasing diverse project types.
• Proficiency in architectural design software (e.g., Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp) and rendering tools.
• In-depth knowledge of building codes, construction methods, and materials.
• Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, and client management skills.
• Experience working in a hybrid model, balancing on-site client meetings and site visits with remote design work.

This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the built environment and lead impactful architectural endeavors. The role is based in Sacramento, California, US , with a hybrid work arrangement.

Our client, a prestigious international architectural design firm with a reputation for creating landmark buildings, is seeking a highly accomplished Principal Architect to lead design initiatives in Denver, Colorado, US . This executive-level position requires a visionary leader with an exceptional portfolio of complex, large-scale projects across diverse typologies, including commercial, cultural, and urban development. The Principal Architect will be instrumental in setting design direction, nurturing client relationships, and guiding design teams to produce innovative, sustainable, and contextually responsive architectural solutions. You will serve as a key figure in business development and the strategic growth of the firm's design practice. This role demands a profound understanding of architectural theory, practice, and advanced design technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design vision and conceptualization for significant architectural projects from inception to completion.
• Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with clients, stakeholders, and community partners.
• Guide and mentor design teams, fostering a culture of creativity, innovation, and design excellence.
• Ensure the highest standards of design quality, innovation, sustainability, and constructability are met.
• Contribute significantly to business development efforts, including proposal writing and client presentations.
• Oversee the integration of new technologies and methodologies in the design process.
• Represent the firm in industry forums and public engagements.
• Collaborate with project management teams to ensure project goals are met within budgetary and schedule constraints.
• Provide strategic leadership in shaping the firm's architectural philosophy and portfolio.
• Critique and review design work at all stages of the project lifecycle.

Qualifications:

• Master of Architecture degree or equivalent.
• Registered Architect (RA) license in good standing.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in architectural practice, with a substantial portfolio demonstrating leadership in significant, complex projects.
• Proven success in business development and client relationship management.
• Deep understanding of architectural design, urban planning, sustainable design principles, and construction technologies.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in advanced architectural design software and visualization tools.
• Experience managing large, multidisciplinary design teams.
• Demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate design professionals.
• A strong reputation within the architectural community.

Our client is seeking a visionary and highly experienced Principal Architect to lead our architectural design initiatives. This is a fully remote opportunity, allowing you to contribute your expertise from anywhere in the US. You will be responsible for setting the design direction, ensuring aesthetic excellence, and overseeing the successful execution of diverse architectural projects.

As a Principal Architect, you will guide the conceptualization and development of design solutions, manage client relationships, and mentor junior architectural staff. You will champion innovative design thinking while ensuring all projects adhere to building codes, regulations, and sustainability standards. Your key responsibilities will encompass:

• Leading the conceptual design phase for a variety of project types, from initial client meetings to the development of preliminary design concepts.
• Developing comprehensive architectural designs, including schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
• Ensuring designs are innovative, functional, sustainable, and meet client needs and objectives.
• Collaborating closely with engineers, consultants, and contractors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Reviewing and approving architectural drawings and specifications prepared by the team.
• Mentoring and guiding junior architects and designers, fostering their professional growth and skill development.
• Managing project timelines, budgets, and client expectations effectively.
• Staying abreast of the latest architectural trends, technologies, and materials.
• Presenting design proposals and project updates to clients and stakeholders.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant building codes, zoning regulations, and accessibility standards.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture. A Professional Architect license (RA) is required. A minimum of 10-15 years of progressive experience in architectural design, with a significant portion in a leadership or principal role, is essential. A strong portfolio demonstrating a wide range of successful projects and design leadership is mandatory. Proficiency in architectural design software such as Revit, AutoCAD, and SketchUp is required. Excellent leadership, communication, and client management skills are paramount for this role. You must be a strategic thinker with a passion for creating exceptional spaces.