Lead Software Engineer-Security and Privileged Access

Step into a leadership role within JPMorgan Chase's Identity and Access Management group in Plano, onsite, where securing privileged access is a central priority. The Lead Software Engineer will deliver secure production code, steer architectural decisions, and champion AI-assisted engineering practices across the Software Development Life Cycle.

Responsibilities

• Develops innovative software solutions, participates in design and debugging, and approaches problems with nontraditional thinking to craft effective outcomes.
• Produces secure, high-quality production code and reviews or debugs code written by others.
• Identifies opportunities to automate remediation of recurring issues to improve the operational stability of software applications and systems.
• Leads evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to probe architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability for integration with existing systems and information architecture.
• Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to promote awareness and adoption of new and leading-edge technologies.
• Contributes to a team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect.
• Drives adoption of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted engineering practices to enhance code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes, while establishing consistent validation standards and encouraging reuse of effective patterns.
• Applies knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to maximize the value of automation.

Requirements

• Formal training or certification in software engineering with 5+ years of applied experience.
• Hands-on experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and ensuring operational stability.
• Advanced proficiency in Java and Python programming.
• Strong design skills with Object Oriented Programming and Design Patterns.
• Experience with authentication, authorization, encryption, and RBAC/ABAC concepts.
• Proven ability to automate and implement continuous delivery methods.
• Solid understanding of agile methodologies, including CI/CD, application resiliency, and security across the SDLC.
• Experience with cloud-native technologies and real-time messaging.
• Comfort working with SQL and NoSQL databases within domains such as cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, or mobile.
• Demonstrated leadership in using approved AI-assisted software development tools, with the ability to set expectations for validating AI outputs for correctness, performance, and security.
• Strong understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including handling of data sensitivity, secure input/output handling, and alignment with resiliency and security requirements; experience coaching engineers on safe, compliant adoption.

Technologies

• Java
• Python
• SQL
• NoSQL
• AI-assisted software development tools
• Cloud-native technologies
• Real-time messaging technologies

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care coverage
• On-site health and wellness centers
• Retirement savings plan
• Backup childcare
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mental health support
• Financial coaching