Frontend Lead Engineer: Scale Critical Research Platform

Next Frontier Capital; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase is seeking a Frontend Lead Software Engineer within Markets Technology to drive frontend excellence across the Research Platform. You will own end-to-end frontend efforts, architect platform-first solutions, and collaborate with product managers to translate complex requirements into scalable technical designs.

The role emphasizes leadership, mentorship, and a disciplined approach to testing, accessibility, and compliance, while shaping the tech strategy and evaluating new tools.

Qualifications

• Proven end-to-end ownership of frontend deliverables across multiple teams.
• Strong expertise in modern frontend stacks and TypeScript.
• Experience with design systems and UX collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end frontend deliverables from discovery to production across the Research Platform.
• Architect frontend solutions in a platform-first approach for clients and internal teams.
• Collaborate with product managers to translate complex requirements into technical solutions.
• Advance SDLC practices, delivery mechanisms, and UI frameworks for scale.
• Mentor engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence and innovation.
• Uphold quality with testing, accessibility, and compliance as default.
• Shape the team's tech strategy and evaluate new tools.

Skills

React

TypeScript

Design system

Testing

Webpack

Vite

Tools

Vite

Turbopack

AWS

Azure

GCP

Webpack

Job description

JPMorgan Chase is seeking a Frontend Lead Software Engineer within Markets Technology to drive frontend excellence across the Research Platform. You will own end-to-end frontend efforts, architect platform-first solutions, and collaborate with product managers to translate complex requirements into scalable technical designs.

The role emphasizes leadership, mentorship, and a disciplined approach to testing, accessibility, and compliance, while shaping the tech strategy and evaluating new tools.