Lead Software Engineer-Security and Privileged Access

TwinThread; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care coverage

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase is seeking a Lead Software Engineer specializing in Security and Privileged Access to join their Identity and Access Management team in Plano, Texas. This role involves enhancing and delivering secure technology products, along with leading various technical initiatives.

The ideal candidate will possess over 5 years of experience in software engineering, with advanced skills in Java and Python, and a strong understanding of cloud-native technologies. The position rewards innovation and leadership with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering with hands-on practical knowledge of system design and application development.
• Strong expertise in Java and Python programming languages.
• Understanding of agile methodologies and software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop and troubleshoot creative software solutions to enhance operational stability.
• Review and debug code written by others to ensure high-quality production.
• Lead evaluation sessions with vendors and internal teams for architectural improvements.

Skills

Java

Python

Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

Design Patterns

Authentication and Authorization

Automation

Agile Methodologies

SQL

NoSQL

Cloud-native Technologies

Education

Formal training or certification in software engineering

Job 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‑Security and Privileged Access at JPMorgan Chase within Corporate Technology’s Identity and Access Management 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. 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

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
• Hands‑on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Advanced in Java and Python programming language(s)
• Strong design and Object Oriented Programming (OOP) and Design Patterns
• Experience in authentication, authorization, encryption and role and attribute based access controls (RBAC and ABAC)
• Demonstrate proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods
• Apply advanced understanding of agile methodologies, including CI/CD, application resiliency, and security
• Exhibit expertise across all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Utilize practical experience with cloud‑native technologies and real‑time messaging
• Leverage in‑depth knowledge of the financial services industry and related IT systems
• Work with SQL and NoSQL databases within technical disciplines such as cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, or mobile

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• In‑depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience with real‑time messaging technologies
• Applied practical knowledge of cloud‑native platforms and solutions

Benefits

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. Eligible employees may receive commission‑based pay, discretionary incentive compensation, and a range of benefits such as 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans.