Lead Software Engineer - Java, AWS

Fairygodboss; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for Identity and Access Management in Glasgow. You will lead a team of technologists to modernize authentication platforms and deliver secure, scalable solutions across global teams.

You will guide architecture, embrace open standards, and mentor engineers to implement robust security practices while collaborating with stakeholders worldwide.

Qualifications

• Must lead a small team to deliver innovative IAM solutions.
• Strong understanding of architecture, design, and business processes.
• Experience with authentication technologies (OAuth2/OIDC, SAML, social logins).
• Proficiency in Java and cloud-native environments (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Ability to work effectively in diverse, global teams.

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.

Skills

Team leadership

Architecture & design

OAuth2/OpenID Connect

Java

Cloud native

Global collaboration

Security best practices

Job description

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.

ABOUT US

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

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.

ABOUT THE TEAM

J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.