Lead Software Engineer - Front End

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading financial institution as a Lead Software Engineer. You'll develop innovative solutions that prioritize customer needs while working in a collaborative environment that values diversity and creativity. This role offers the chance to impact the fintech landscape and grow with the company as it expands.

Qualifications

• Experience in software engineering concepts and applicable experience.
• Strong technical skills with a focus on scalability and performance.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable front-end solutions using TypeScript with React.
• Provide constructive feedback and uphold high code quality standards.

Skills

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Communication

Education

Formal training in software engineering

Tools

TypeScript

React

React Native

Job description

Job Description

Out of the successful launch of Chase in 2021, we’re a new team with a new mission. We’re creating products that solve real-world problems and put customers at the center, all in an environment that nurtures skills and helps you realize your potential. Our team is key to our success. We’re people-first, valuing collaboration, curiosity, and commitment.

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Strategy and Growth Office, you are central to this venture, focused on delivering smart ideas to our customers. You have a curious mindset, thrive in collaborative squads, and are passionate about new technology. You are solution-oriented, commercially savvy, and have a keen interest in fintech. You will work within tribes and squads focusing on specific products and projects, with opportunities to move between them based on your strengths and interests.

While we seek professional skills, culture is equally important. We value diversity of thought, experience, and background, believing it makes a team great. By bringing different perspectives together, we aim to represent everyone and reflect the communities we serve, enabling you to make a significant impact on our company, clients, and partners worldwide.

Job Responsibilities

1. Contribute to designing and building scalable, performant front-end solutions using TypeScript with React / React Native.
2. Promote and uphold high standards and best practices to ensure high code quality.
3. Provide constructive feedback to teammates, fostering a strong engineering culture.
4. Write testable, scalable, reliable, and resilient code.
5. Work within a cross-functional squad, owning issues and coordinating with stakeholders to drive decisions and actions.
6. Participate actively in technical discussions, sharing insightful opinions to inform decision-making.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

1. Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts and applicable experience.
2. Strong technical skills with an engineering-first mindset, capable of solving complex problems with scalability and performance in mind.
3. Adaptability to thrive in uncertain and rapidly changing environments.
4. Experience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
5. Ability to learn quickly and demonstrate an ambitious, results-oriented approach.
6. Excellent communication and organizational skills for effective teamwork in a fast-paced setting.
7. Ability to excel as part of a cohesive team in a high-speed environment.

As our company expands, new growth opportunities will arise swiftly.