Lead Software Engineer - Java, AWS

Join us to shape the future of identity and access management as you lead a team of passionate technologists. You’ll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, modernize critical platforms, and deliver impactful solutions for a global organization. At JPMorgan Chase & Co., your expertise will help us create secure, robust, and innovative systems that support our clients worldwide. We value your drive for excellence and commitment to professional growth. Be part of a diverse, collaborative team where your contributions truly matter.

As a Lead Software Engineer in our Identity and Access Management team, you will drive a team of innovators and technologists to deliver next-generation authentication and authorization solutions. You will set strategic direction, solve complex challenges, and inspire your team to embrace leading-edge technologies and methodologies. Your leadership will help us deliver secure, high-quality outcomes that support our business and clients. You’ll collaborate with global teams and harness the talents of technologists from around the world. Your work will have a direct impact on our technology and the clients we serve.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team to deliver high-quality, innovative identity and access management solutions.
• Modernize authentication and authorization platforms across multiple channels and domains.
• Evaluate and prototype internal and vendor solutions for user authentication.
• Integrate anti-fraud and biometric authentication solutions into customer-facing applications.
• Utilize APIs and SDKs for both niche solutions and open standards.
• Drive quality and efficiency throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Set and model high technical standards for the team.
• Collaborate with local and global teams to achieve common goals.
• Foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Ability to lead and guide a small team to deliver innovative solutions.
• Understanding of application and data architecture disciplines.
• Knowledge of architecture, design, and business processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively in diverse, global teams.
• Experience with authentication and modern authentication practices and solutions (such as OAuth2/OpenID Connect, SAML, Facebook Login, Google Sign-In).
• Proficiency in one or more general-purpose programming languages; Java strongly preferred.
• Cloud-native experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Flexibility to work across disparate technology stacks and applications.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Experience integrating anti-fraud and biometric authentication solutions.
• Familiarity with open standards and security protocols.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Passion for mentoring and developing others.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
• Experience in the financial services industry is a plus.