Lead Software Engineer - / Typescript / React

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution seeks a Lead Software Engineer to guide multiple teams, ensuring adherence to compliance standards and best practices. The role involves managing day-to-day activities, fostering a diverse and respectful culture, and leading technology projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts.
• Experience leading technology projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to the immediate team of software engineers.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and team’s work.
• Create a culture of equity, respect, and diversity.

Skills

Javascript

Typescript

React

Automation

Agile Methodologies

Cloud Experience

Education

Computer Science

Engineering

Mathematics

Tools

Terraform

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

This is your chance to change the path of your career and guide multiple teams to success at one of the world's leading financial institutions.

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Commercial & Investment Banking's Markets Tech team, you will lead multiple teams and manage day-to-day implementation activities by identifying and escalating issues, ensuring your team’s work adheres to compliance standards, business requirements, and best practices.

Job Responsibilities

1. Provide guidance to the immediate team of software engineers on daily tasks and activities.
2. Set overall guidance and expectations for team output, practices, and collaboration.
3. Anticipate dependencies with other teams to deliver products and applications aligned with business requirements.
4. Manage stakeholder relationships and the team’s work in accordance with compliance standards, service level agreements, and business needs.
5. Create a culture of equity, respect, and diversity, prioritizing diverse representation.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts and proficient advanced experience.
• Hands-on experience in Javascript / Typescript / React.
• Experience leading technology projects.
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods.
• Proficiency in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security.
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and IT systems.
• Practical cloud experience with Terraform.

Additional Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Full Stack experience.
• Background in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related fields with expertise in technology disciplines.

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 approach emphasizes first-class service and building trusted, long-term partnerships.

We value our diverse workforce and are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on protected attributes and provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees.

About The Team

J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services, and payments, serving clients in over 100 countries with strategic advice, capital raising, risk management, and liquidity extension.