Lead Software Engineer- Java, Go and AWS

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in Glasgow to advance their software engineering career. The role involves modernizing authentication platforms, integrating innovative solutions, and collaborating with global technology teams. The successful candidate will possess expertise in Java, AWS, and authentication practices, contributing to the development of trusted market-leading technology products.

Qualifications

• Experience with OAuth2/OpenID Connect, SAML, Facebook Login, Google Sign-In.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in local and global teams.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Software Engineering

Java

AWS

Authentication practices

Application and data architecture

APIs and SDKs

Education

Formal training or certification in software engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Lead Software Engineer - Java, Go, and AWS

GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, United Kingdom

• Job Identification 210633707
• Job Category: Software Engineering
• Business Unit: Commercial & Investment Bank
• Posting Date: 06/13/2025, 05:22 PM
• Locations: GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, United Kingdom
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Job Shift: Day

Job Description

We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for you to advance your software engineering career.

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Payments Technology team, you will be an integral part of an agile team dedicated to enhancing, building, and delivering trusted, market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable manner. Your mission is to be part of a team of innovators creating the next-generation Identity and Access Management solution. Your expertise in design, analytics, development, coding, and testing will help the team deliver valuable business outcomes securely and reliably.

Your experience across various technology domains will be crucial in setting strategic direction and solving complex, mission-critical problems internally and externally. Your enthusiasm for adopting leading-edge technologies and methodologies will inspire your team. Additionally, you will 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
• Establish 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

Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts with 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
• Experience with authentication practices and solutions (OAuth2/OpenID Connect, SAML, Facebook Login, Google Sign-In)
• Proficiency in Java or other general-purpose programming languages
• Experience with cloud-native platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Flexibility to work across diverse technology stacks and applications

About Us

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals, and institutional investors. Our approach emphasizes building trusted, long-term partnerships to help clients achieve their objectives. We value diversity and inclusion, making reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees as needed.

About the Team

J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader in banking, markets, securities services, and payments, serving clients in over 100 countries with strategic advice, capital raising, risk management, and liquidity solutions.