Lead Software Engineer

Job Description
DESCRIPTION:
Duties: Design, develop, and implement identity access management (IAM) software solutions, customizing components to meet business needs and integrating with existing systems. Implement and integrate biometric authentication systems, including behavioral biometrics and advanced methods to enhance security, detect fraud and improve user verification. Implement and manage cryptographic key storage and secure data transmission to protect sensitive information. Automate infrastructure deployment, manage configurations, and optimize web server performance for scalable, secure environments. Enable seamless identity federation and single sign-on across multiple systems by implementing industry-standard protocols. Develop custom connectors and build secure APIs to facilitate efficient data synchronization and communication. Engage in all aspects of the SDLC, from analyzing requirements to designing, coding, and troubleshooting IAM applications. Participate in code and design reviews, ensuring alignment with architectural standards, and collaborate in project planning to propose innovative solutions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum education and experience required: Master's degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, or related field of study plus two (2) years of experience in the job offered or as Lead Software Engineer, Software Engineer, Software Developer, Consultant (IT), or related occupation. The employer will alternatively accept a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, or related field of study plus five (5) years of experience in the job offered or as Lead Software Engineer, Software Engineer, Software Developer, Consultant (IT), or related occupation.
Skills Required: This position requires experience with the following: developing and integrating biometric authentication systems using facial recognition, fingerprinting and voice recognition technologies into an IAM platform to enhance fraud detection and prevention; developing and implementing complex authentication and authorization logic using AuthScript to enable customized, real-time, and context-aware security policies within the Transmit Security platform; managing identity provisioning and access policies using SCIM 2.0 and XACML to maintain compliance with organizational and regulatory standards; implementing cryptographic key storage and operations with Hardware Security Modules, Quantum-Resistant Cryptography, and RSA, implementing Behavioral Biometrics with BioCatch and Multi-Modal Biometric Authentication systems to enhance authentication mechanisms; deploying FIDO2 and WebAuthn for passwordless and phishing- resistant authentication methods; Automating Virtual Server Instances deployment with Terraform, managing configurations with Ansible, and securing applications using CyberArk to ensure consistent and scalable infrastructure across cloud environments; configuring Apache and NGINX web servers by scripting in Lua to optimize performance and security across the infrastructure; securing web server authentication using mod_auth_openidc integrated with OAuth2 and OIDC; deploying and managing scalable IAM systems using ForgeRock AM, required using SAML and OpenID Connect as Federated Identity Protocols; developing custom connectors for the ForgeRock Remote Connector Server using Groovy to enable seamless identity synchronization, provisioning, and data integration across distributed environments; building secure and efficient APIs using GraphQL and gRPC to facilitate seamless data retrieval and communication between microservices; developing high-performance backend services using OWASP security standards and Golang to support scalable applications.
Job Location: 600 Travis Street, Houston, TX 77002.
About Us
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
About the Team
J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.