
Lead Software Engineer- Identity and Access Management
Required skills
- Java
- JEE
- AI-assisted development
- React
- Angular
- automation
- continuous delivery
- SDLC
- agile
- CI/CD
Nice to have
- IAM
- authentication
- multi-region resilience
- observability
- Dynatrace
- Splunk
Role summary
JPMorgan Chase is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for their Chief Technology Office (CTO) – Identity & Access Management team. This role involves enhancing, building, and delivering technology products securely and scalably. Responsibilities include executing creative software solutions, developing secure code, identifying automation opportunities, leading vendor evaluations, and driving communities of practice. The role requires 5+ years of Java/JEE experience, AI-assisted development skills, proficiency in React or Angular, automation, continuous delivery, SDLC, agile methodologies (CI/CD, Application Resiliency, Security), cloud-native experience, and in-depth knowledge of financial services IT systems. Preferred qualifications include IAM domain experience, multi-region resilience, observability tools, and financial services compliance.
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As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Chief Technology Office (CTO) – Identity & Access Management, 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
Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems
Develops secure 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 architecture
Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge technologies
Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
5+ years Java/JEE design and development skills, AI-assisted development (coding, debugging, RCA).
Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
Advanced in Java programming language
Advanced knowledge with React or Angular
Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods
Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle
Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security
Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)
In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems
Practical cloud native experience
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
IAM/authentication domain, multi-region resilience, observability (Dynatrace/Splunk), Ansible/pipeline-as-code, financial services compliance.
Knowledge of Pingfed and Forgerock is a plus
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
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.
Sample JPMorganChase interview questions
- 1
In a full stack application with high traffic, what would you do to make the application highly efficient?
system designdifficult - 2
Design Google Drive
system designmedium - 3
How would you troubleshoot a bug that only happens sometimes?
technicalmedium - 4
Difference between a hashmap and a hashlist
technicaldifficult - 5
If some of your REST endpoints are slow and not behaving normally, how would you diagnose the problem, and how would you fix it.
technicaldifficult
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