Lead Software Engineer - Identity Access Manager
Company: JPMorganChase
Location: Houston
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description We have an opportunity to impact your career and
provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's
possible. As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the
[insert LOB or sub LOB], you are an integral part of an agile team
that works to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market-leading
technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. As a
core technical contributor, you are responsible for conducting
critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas
within various business functions in support of the firm’s business
objectives. Job responsibilities Architect and implement robust
authentication systems: Design, develop, and maintain secure
authentication and authorization solutions, leveraging
industry-standard protocols (OIDC, OAuth, SAML, etc.) to protect
sensitive data and ensure compliance with security best practices.
Champion security-first development: Consistently deliver
high-quality, production-ready code with a strong emphasis on
security, code reviews, and vulnerability mitigation. Proactively
identify and remediate security risks in backend systems. Lead
technical troubleshooting and innovation: Tackle complex technical
challenges with creative, non-conventional approaches. Break down
intricate problems and deliver scalable, maintainable solutions
that align with business and client needs. Drive operational
excellence: Identify and automate remediation of recurring issues
to enhance the stability, reliability, and performance of
authentication and backend services. Evaluate and integrate new
technologies: Lead technical evaluation sessions with vendors,
startups, and internal teams to assess architectural fit, security
posture, and integration potential for authentication and backend
solutions. Mentor and develop talent: Guide junior engineers and
peers, fostering a culture of continuous learning, extreme
ownership, and mutual respect. Encourage personal growth and
technical excellence within the team. Promote best practices and
community engagement: Lead communities of practice focused on
authentication, security, and backend engineering. Drive adoption
of new technologies and share knowledge across teams. Model
firmwide values: Contribute to a culture of diversity, inclusion,
opportunity, and respect. Maintain a strong focus on delivering
value for the firm, clients, and stakeholders, while expanding your
professional network and external outreach. Required
qualifications, capabilities, and skills 5 years of hands-on
backend development experience , with a proven track record in
designing and building secure authentication systems. Expertise in
authentication protocols: Deep knowledge of OIDC, OAuth, SAML, and
related standards, with practical experience implementing and
integrating these protocols in production environments. Advanced
programming skills: Proficiency in Java (preferred), with
additional experience in Shell and Groovy scripting. Security
mindset: Demonstrated ability to deliver secure, resilient, and
scalable backend solutions. Strong understanding of secure coding
practices and threat modeling. Cloud-native development: Practical
experience with AWS and containerization technologies (Kubernetes,
Docker), and resilient RDBMS solutions (CockroachDB or similar).
DevOps and automation: Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines, automation
tools, and git source control management. Full SDLC ownership: Deep
understanding of the software development lifecycle, agile
methodologies, and operational stability. Industry knowledge:
Familiarity with financial services IT systems and regulatory
requirements is a plus. Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and
skills Experience leading technical teams or communities of
practice. Strong communication and mentoring skills, with a passion
for developing others. Active participation in external security or
authentication communities is a plus.
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