Lead Software Engineer - IAM, Java Full Stack, Cloud

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As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Payments Technology group, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining applications, engaging in business analysis activities, and leading application onboarding processes. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, business analysis skills, and experience in integrating applications into IAM and cloud environments.

Job Responsibilities:

• Designs, develops and maintains full-stack Java applications with a focus on IAM and cloud integration
• Collaborates with stakeholders to gather and analyse business requirements, translating them into technical specifications
• Implements and integrates IAM solutions to enhance security and user management
• Leads application onboarding processes, ensuring seamless integration with IAM and cloud platforms
• Develops and maintains RESTful APIs and microservices for cloud-based applications
• Conducts business analysis to identify opportunities for process improvement and technology solutions
• Ensures high performance, scalability, and reliability of applications
• Conducts code reviews, testing, and debugging to ensure high-quality software delivery
• Updates latest industry trends and technologies to drive continuous improvement and also mentors and guides junior developers, fostering a collaborative and innovative team environment
• Drives team adoption of enterprise-authorised 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-authorised AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realised by automation

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• 5+ years as an expert Full Stack Java Developer, with a focus on IAM, cloud technologies, business analysis, and application onboarding
• Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Framework, and related technologies
• Experience with IAM tools and platforms (e.g., Okta, ForgeRock, Microsoft Asure AD)
• Solid understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Asure, Google Cloud) and cloud-native development
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Experience in business analysis, including requirements gathering, process mapping, and stakeholder management
• Proven experience in application onboarding and integration processes.
• 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:

• Experience with front-end technologies (e.g., Angular, React, Vue.js) is a plus
• Experience with containerisation and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with security standards and protocols (e.g., OAuth, SAML, OpenID Connect)