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As a Software Engineer II - JavaScript, Design System at JPMorgan Chase within the Commercial and Investment Banking - Global Banking Platform and Shared Services, you will be at the heart of new product development. We are looking for intellectually curious team members with a demonstrated passion for creating compelling investment and commercial banking client centric products and services for our customers. This role requires an extensive understanding of system thinking and advanced front-end development, and experience in building and contributing to design systems. A balanced understanding of interaction design, accessibility and visual UI design is a must. You will work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team of designers, user researchers, product and engineers creating products and services for our customers.
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JPMorgan Chase's global banking team is the hub of innovation and customer-centric product development. We are part of a venture focused on creating engaging digital experiences. We're seeking a design engineer with a deep understanding of system thinking and advanced front-end development. You'll be part of a diverse team, contributing to design systems and ensuring a balance of interaction design, accessibility, and visual UI design.
Job Responsibilities:
- Contribute and maintain the design system: design tokens, variables, Figma - ensuring they are aligned with the visual identity.
- Collaborate closely with designers to integrate new tokens and maintain consistency.
- Create design system documentation to create clear and accessible documentation for developers, designers, and other stakeholders.
- Work collaboratively with design leadership to ensure the design system aligns with the design vision and strategy and stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends
- Work closely with other teams and stakeholders to identify gaps and opportunities for improvements.
- Debug and troubleshoot software defects and issues to ensure smooth operation of applications.
- Execute standard software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting
- Write secure and high-quality code using the syntax of at least one programming language with limited guidance
- Design, develop, code, and troubleshoot with consideration of upstream and downstream systems and technical implications
- Learn and apply system processes, methodologies, and skills for the development of secure, stable code and systems
Required qualifications, capabilities and skills:
- Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 2+ years applied experience
- Expertise in JavaScript, HTML, CSS and the fundamentals of web development for building and integrating APIs into client facing applications
- Experience in modern web technologies including React and TypeScript with strong understanding of coding standards, web development and continuous integration best practices, accessibility and design system governance.
- Excellent Communication: Excellent communication and organizational skills to work effectively within a fast-paced and collaborative team and being able to communicate complex software architecture to non-engineering people.
- Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
- Hands-on practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
- Experience in developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large corporate environment with one or more modern programming languages and database querying languages
- Demonstrable ability to code in one or more languages
- Experience across the whole Software Development Life Cycle
- Exposure to agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security
- Emerging knowledge of software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)
Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills:
- Experience with building a design system library from scratch
FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE ACT:
This position is subject to Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. As such, an employment offer for this position is contingent on JPMorganChase's review of criminal conviction history, including pretrial diversions or program entries.
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.