Lead Software Engineer- Java and AWS

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major banking institution in Glasgow is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to innovate and enhance authentication platforms. You will modernize user authentication solutions and work with cloud-native technologies. Ideal candidates should have experience in Java and authentication practices, and the ability to collaborate effectively with global teams.

Qualifications

• Expertise in application and data architecture disciplines.
• Experience with authentication and modern authentication practices.
• Flexibility to work across diverse technology stacks.

Responsibilities

• Modernize authentication and authorization platforms across channels.
• Evaluate and prototype internal and vendor solutions for user authentication.
• Integrate innovative anti-fraud and biometric authentication solutions.

Skills

Java programming language

Authentication practices (OAuth2/OpenID Connect)

Cloud-native platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Data architecture

Collaboration in teams

Education

Formal training or certification in software engineering

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Lead Software Engineer - Java and AWS, Glasgow

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 13e1d2643bed

Job Views: 3

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for you to take your software engineering career to the next level.

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Payments Technology team, 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. Your mission is to be part of a team of innovators and technologists creating the next generation Identity and Access Management solution. Your technical expertise and passion for design, analytics, development, coding, and testing will help the team deliver business-valued outcomes securely and robustly.

Your expertise in various technology domains will be instrumental in setting strategic direction and solving complex, mission-critical problems, both internally and externally. Your enthusiasm for adopting leading-edge technologies and methodologies will inspire your team. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with a global network of technologists worldwide.

Job Responsibilities

• Modernize authentication and authorization platforms across channels and domains
• Evaluate and prototype cutting-edge internal and vendor solutions for user authentication
• Integrate innovative anti-fraud and biometric authentication solutions into customer-facing applications
• Utilize APIs and SDKs for niche solutions and open standards
• Enhance quality and efficiency of the software development lifecycle
• Set and model high technical standards for the team
• Lead evaluation sessions to assess architectural designs and technical credentials for system integration
• Contribute to a team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts and practical experience
• Expertise in application and data architecture disciplines
• Advanced knowledge of architecture, design, and business processes
• Ability to collaborate effectively in local and global teams and develop meaningful relationships
• Experience with authentication and modern authentication practices (OAuth2/OpenID Connect, SAML, Facebook Login, Google Sign-In)
• Proficiency in Java programming language
• Experience with cloud-native platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Flexibility to work across diverse technology stacks and applications