Lead Software Engineer - Design Engineering (Design System)

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading financial services firm as a Lead Software Engineer in their business accelerator team. You will drive the development of innovative B2B products, focusing on design systems and front-end technologies. Collaborate with a diverse team to create engaging digital experiences, ensuring high standards of accessibility and visual design. This role demands a strong background in systems thinking, advanced web development, and a passion for delivering exceptional user experiences.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in front-end development and design systems.
• Proven success in delivering web products.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and governance of design system features.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate design tokens.

Skills

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Formal training in systems thinking

Certification in software engineering concepts

Tools

React

TypeScript

Figma

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Join JPMorgan Chase's business accelerator team, a hub of innovation and customer-centric product development. We are a new B2B organization, part of a venture focused on creating engaging digital experiences. We are seeking a design engineer with a deep understanding of system thinking and advanced front-end development. You will be part of a diverse team, contributing to design systems and ensuring a balance of interaction design, accessibility, and visual UI design.

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the business accelerator, 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 B2B 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 essential. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of designers, user researchers, product managers, and engineers to create products and services for our customers.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Lead the creation of new design system requirements and features, exploring improvements in collaboration with the team.
2. Lead Design System Governance, facilitate peer code reviews and quality assurance checks to ensure system reliability and stability. Oversee contributions and prioritize deliverables.
3. Contribute to and maintain the design system, including design tokens, variables, and Figma assets, ensuring alignment with visual standards.
4. Collaborate closely with designers to integrate new tokens and maintain consistency across designs.
5. Lead the documentation of the design system to create clear and accessible resources for developers, designers, and stakeholders.
6. Work with design leadership to ensure the design system aligns with the overall design vision and strategy.
7. Identify gaps and opportunities for improvement by working with other teams and stakeholders.
8. Bridge the gap between design and engineering to leverage design systems for broader business objectives.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

1. Formal training or certification in systems thinking and front-end development, with proficient advanced experience.
2. Solid understanding of various design systems, with experience in building and contributing to them.
3. Proven success in developing and delivering web products, with strong problem-solving skills.
4. Expertise in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and fundamentals of web development, including API integration.
5. Experience with modern web technologies such as React and TypeScript, with a strong understanding of coding standards, accessibility, and governance of design systems.
6. Collaborative team player with experience working in cross-functional teams and driving successful outcomes.
7. Excellent communication and organizational skills, capable of explaining complex software architecture to non-engineers.
8. Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts, or equivalent professional experience.

Additional Skills:

• Experience with Figma variables and their impact on design efficiency.
• Use of data and customer insights to inform design decisions.

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About Us

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to prominent clients worldwide. Our approach emphasizes trust and long-term partnerships to help clients achieve their objectives.

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusivity and accommodations for all applicants and employees.

About The Team

Our Corporate Technology team develops applications and provides support across all corporate functions, impacting divisions such as Finance, Treasury, Risk, HR, Compliance, Legal, and Administration. We are dedicated to meeting and exceeding evolving technological needs and ensuring robust technology controls.