Lead Full-Stack Software Engineer- Java & React JS
1 week ago• Glasgow, United Kingdom
As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Infrastructure Platforms, you are an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and deliver trusted data intensive products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for conducting critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm's business objectives.
Join us to shape the future of web applications with a team that values innovation and collaboration. You will have the opportunity to make a direct impact on user experience and product quality. We support your growth through mentorship and exposure to the latest industry trends. Be part of a culture that encourages continuous learning and technical excellence. Your expertise will help us deliver seamless and engaging digital experiences.
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Job Summary:
As a Senior Front-End Engineer in our development team, you will lead the design and implementation of scalable and maintainable front-end solutions. You will collaborate closely with product managers, UX/UI designers, and backend engineers to deliver high-quality user experiences. Your role will involve mentoring junior developers and promoting best practices in coding and testing. You will help drive technical decisions and ensure the feasibility of UI/UX designs. Together, we will create innovative products that delight our users.
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and launch of scalable web applications with a focus on quality and user experience
- Architect scalable and maintainable front-end solutions
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless user experiences
- Review code, provide constructive feedback, and enforce best practices in coding, testing, and documentation
- Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning
- Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices in front-end development
- Participate in sprint planning, estimation, and code reviews
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues
- Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs
- Conduct load and performance testing to ensure optimal responsiveness and stability
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field
- Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and modern front-end build tools (Webpack, Babel)
- Hands-on experience with React.js and its core principles
- Experience with state management libraries (Redux, MobX, Context API)
- Familiarity with RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills
- Experience with relational (SQL) and NoSQL databases, including data modeling and optimization
- Experience in Java and Spring Boot for backend development and system architecture
- Experience with testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library) is a plus
- Knowledge of TypeScript is a plus
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
- Experience with server-side rendering and Node.js
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines using Kubernetes and DevOps practices
- Exposure to cloud platforms with a focus on Kubernetes
- Understanding of accessibility and security compliance
If you have a passion for building exceptional web applications and want to grow your career in a supportive and innovative environment, we invite you to join our team.flows.
ABOUT US
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
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.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.
Client-provided location(s): Glasgow, United Kingdom
Job ID: JPMorgan-210683996
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-11-20T19:10:32
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