Lead Software Development Engineer

Role Overview This position is responsible for the planning, design, and development of API authorization services in AWS , serving as a senior subject matter expert (SME) for the centralized authorizer. The role provides architectural leadership, establishes best practices, and mentors less experienced engineers across application security architecture, development, and operations. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on development experience, deep knowledge of cloud-native and API security patterns, and the ability to lead enterprise-scale authorization solutions in a DevSecOps environment. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain cloud-native authorization services in AWS with a strong emphasis on clean, efficient, secure, and well-documented code across the full technology stack. Produce enterprise-level authorization and authentication architectures for APIs, collaborating closely with application, infrastructure, and operations teams to deliver scalable and secure solutions. Serve as a senior SME for API and application security, identifying and promoting best practices across teams. Lead steady-state operations and continuous improvement initiatives for globally distributed authorization services, including enhancements to a custom-built API Authorizer utility. Provide architectural and technical guidance with a strong focus on application developer experience. Coordinate across infrastructure, application, identity, and threat monitoring teams to ensure timely and successful delivery of solutions. Develop, maintain, and enforce standards, security procedures, and access controls to ensure the integrity and security of API-related systems. Create and maintain comprehensive system documentation, including installation, configuration, operational procedures, and troubleshooting guides for authentication and authorization technologies. Support and lead integration, authentication, and authorization initiatives, including new implementations and modernization efforts. Own and lead solution implementations, upgrades, enhancements, and conversions; evaluate options and recommend appropriate solutions. Mentor and guide junior engineers, providing technical leadership and supporting organizational and leadership directives. Participate in and conduct code reviews to maintain code quality, adherence to coding standards, and knowledge sharing within the team. Collaborate with teams in EST timezone for one week each month, ensuring smooth coordination and support across geographies. #J-18808-Ljbffr