Lead Software Engineer – Java, Public Cloud

I.T. & Communications
Glasgow
May 2, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Join us to shape the future of identity and access management with your technical expertise and passion for innovation. You’ll collaborate with a global network of technologists, modernize authentication platforms, and integrate cutting-edge solutions. We offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and the chance to make a meaningful impact. At JPMorganChase, your skills and ideas help us deliver technology that transforms financial services and changes the world.

Job Summary

As a Lead Software Engineer in the Identity and Access Management team, you will drive a team of innovators and technologists to deliver secure, robust, and high-impact solutions. You will set strategic direction, solve complex problems, and inspire your team to embrace leading-edge technologies and methodologies. Your role will involve collaborating across global teams, harnessing diverse talents, and contributing to some of our most innovative engineering work.

Job Responsibilities

  • Lead and guide a small team to deliver high-quality, innovative solutions
  • Modernize authentication and authorization platforms across 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 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
  • Develop meaningful relationships to support project success
  • Solve complex and mission-critical problems
  • Embrace and implement leading-edge technologies and methodologies

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

  • Ability to lead and direct a small team
  • Understanding of application and data architecture disciplines
  • Knowledge of architecture, design, and business processes
  • 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
  • Experience with authentication practices and solutions (such as OAuth2/OpenID Connect, SAML, Facebook Login, Google Sign-In)
  • Ability to work collaboratively in local and global teams
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Commitment to delivering secure and robust solutions
  • Passion for design, analytics, development, coding, and testing

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

  • Experience integrating anti-fraud and biometric authentication solutions
  • Familiarity with APIs and SDKs for open standards
  • Experience evaluating and prototyping vendor solutionsKnowledge of modern authentication practices
  • Experience in financial services or large-scale enterprise environments
  • Demonstrated ability to set high technical standards
  • Interest in professional growth and career development

Why Join Us?

Our Corporate & Investment Bank relies on innovators like you to build and maintain technology that safely serves the world’s important corporations, governments, and institutions. You’ll help develop solutions for a bank entrusted with holding $18 trillion of assets and $393 billion in deposits, spanning over 100 countries. At JPMorganChase, you’re part of a global technology team of 40,000+ technologists, working in 14 technology hubs worldwide. We value diversity, encourage professional growth, and offer competitive benefits and compensation. If you’re ready to make a difference and build your career with us, apply today.

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