Digital Enablement - Senior Software Engineer React / TypeScript

J.P. Morgan; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Greater London is looking for a Senior Software Engineer (React Developer) to enhance and deliver market-leading technology products. Applicants should have over 3 years of experience in software engineering, strong React knowledge, and familiarity with agile practices. This role involves creative problem-solving, code development, and contributing to team culture. The company offers competitive rewards and a focus on diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care coverage

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in software engineering.
• Experience with modern JavaScript module formats, such as ESM.
• Hands-on experience in application development and operational stability.

Responsibilities

• Develops high-quality production code and reviews code written by others.
• Identifies opportunities to improve operational stability of software applications.
• Leads initiatives to embrace new technologies across Software Engineering.

Skills

React proficiency

JavaScript knowledge

Typescript

RESTful APIs

Agile methodologies

Frontend build tools

Micro-frontend architectures

Education

Formal training or certification in software engineering

Tools

Webpack

Vite

npm

Job description

We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible.

As a Senior Software Engineer (React Developer) at JPMorgan Chase within the Commercial and Investment Banking - Digital Enablement Team, youare an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. We are building robust products, Tijates and SDKs that are been used by multiple businesses within Commercial and Investment Banking. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for building critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm’s business objectives.

Job responsibilities

• Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems
• Develops secure high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others
• Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems
• Apply agile methodologies and use collaborative tools for effective teamwork and knowledge sharing.
• Implement and maintain unit and UI tests to ensure reliability and performance.
• Participate in code reviews to improve quality and share knowledge.
• Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge technologies
• Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 3+ years applied experience
• Strong proficiency in React and its core principles including component based architecture using React JS, enhancing code quality with Typescript and solid understanding of JavaScript
• Hands‑on practical experience delivering application development, testing, and operational stability
• Understanding of modern JavaScript module formats, such as ESM.
• Familiarity with frontend build tools (Webpack, Vite, npm).
• Experience integrating with RESTful APIs, and handling asynchronous data.
• Exposure to micro‑frontend architectures using Modular Federation or Native Federation
• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security
• Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)

• Good knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Good interpersonal skills for engaging with business stakeholders
• Familiarity with modern front‑end technologies
• Experience with could technologies
• Exposure to AI code assistant tools

Employer Description

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, Damage, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender fulfillment, 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 FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans.

Organization Description

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 thanrv more countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.