Security & Privileged Access, Java, Linux Lead Software Engineer - Security & Privileged Access

JPMorgan Chase; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 152,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase in Jersey City, NJ is seeking a Lead Software Engineer-Security and Privileged Access to drive secure, scalable solutions within Corporate Technology's IAM group. You will contribute as a core technical member, shaping architecture across business functions while advancing AI-assisted engineering practices and secure coding standards.

The role emphasizes design leadership, production-quality code, and proactive automation to improve reliability and delivery speed in a complex

Qualifications

• 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 Shell Scripting programming language(s). Strong design and Object Oriented Programming (OOP) and Design Patterns.
• Worked on Linux Based systems. Demonstrate proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods.
• Experience in authentication, authorization, encryption and RBAC/ABAC.
• Apply agile methodologies, CI/CD, resiliency, and security across the SDLC.
• Utilize cloud-native technologies and real-time messaging.
• Work with SQL and NoSQL databases; AI-assisted development tools usage.
• Strong understanding of responsible AI use and secure adoption in delivery practices.

Responsibilities

• Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine approaches.
• Develops secure high‑quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others.
• Identifies opportunities to automate remediation to improve stability of applications and systems.
• Leads evaluation sessions with vendors, startups, and internal teams on architecture and credentials.
• Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to promote new technologies.
• Drives adoption of AI‑assisted engineering practices with validation standards and reusable patterns.
• Applies SDLC toolchain knowledge to improve automation and value realization.
• Contributes to team culture of diversity, inclusion, and respect.

Skills

Java

Shell scripting

OOP & Design Patterns

Linux

CI/CD

RBAC/ABAC

Cloud-native tech

SQL/NoSQL

AI-assisted development tools

Security fundamentals

Tools

CI/CD toolchains

Automation tooling

Vendors/External evals

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. 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
• Drives team adoption of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted engineering practices within the work environment to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes (e.g., AI-assisted code review/refactoring, test strategy acceleration, incident/root-cause analysis support), while establishing consistent validation standards (secure coding, peer review, automated testing) and promoting reuse of effective patterns across the team.
• Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including enterprise-authorized AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realized by automation.
• Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect
• Drives team adoption of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted engineering practices within the work environment to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes (e.g., AI-assisted code review/refactoring, test strategy acceleration, incident/root-cause analysis support), while establishing consistent validation standards (secure coding, peer review, automated testing) and promoting reuse of effective patterns across the team.
• Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including enterprise-authorized AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realized by automation.

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 Shell Scripting programming language(s). Strong design and Object Oriented Programming (OOP) and Design Patterns
• Worked on Linux Based systems. Demonstrate proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods
• Experience in authentication, authorization, encryption and role and attribute based access controls (RBAC and ABAC)
• Apply advanced understanding of agile methodologies, including CI/CD, application resiliency, and security and exhibit expertise across all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Utilize practical experience with cloud-native technologies and real-time messaging
• Work with SQL and NoSQL databases within technical disciplines such as cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, or mobile
• Demonstrated experience leading effective use of approved AI-assisted software development tools (e.g., for coding, code review, test acceleration, troubleshooting) with the ability to set team expectations for validating AI outputs for correctness, performance, and security.
• Strong understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations, secure handling of inputs/outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations; experience coaching engineers on safe, compliant adoption within delivery practices

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems
• Applied practical knowledge of cloud-native platforms and solutions.
• Terraform and Infrastructure as a code
• Infrastructure knowledge (OS, Network, Storage), SRE skills (monitoring and observability)
• Python

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

Base Pay/Salary

Jersey City,NJ $152,000.00 - $215,000.00 / year