Frontend Lead Software Engineer

JP Morgan Chase; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase in Glasgow, UK is seeking an experienced Frontend Engineer to own complex frontend deliverables end-to-end. You will architect platform-first solutions, collaborate with product and engineering teams, and mentor peers to uphold high engineering standards.

The role requires deep React/TypeScript skills, experience with design systems, and cloud deployments on AWS/Azure/Google Cloud, with a strong emphasis on testing and SDLC practices.

Qualifications

• Proven end-to-end ownership of frontend deliverables across multiple teams.
• Strong TypeScript fundamentals and modern frontend stack expertise.
• Experience with design systems and UX/product collaboration.
• Experience with cloud-native deployments on AWS/Azure/Google Cloud.
• Proficient in testing discipline across unit/integration/E2E.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end frontend work from discovery to production.
• Architect platform-first frontend solutions balancing client and internal needs.
• Collaborate with product managers to translate requirements into tech solutions.
• Shape SDLC practices and UI frameworks that scale across the platform.
• Mentor engineers and uphold high engineering standards.

Skills

End-to-end ownership

Frontend stack

React

TypeScript

Angular

Vue

Svelte

Webpack

Cloud platforms

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Design system

UX collaboration

Testing (unit/integration/E2E)

Tools

Material UI

Fluent UI

Carbon Design

Radix

Bootstrap

Vite

Turbopack

Job description

Salary: £62,000 - 102,000 per year

Requirements

• Proven end-to-end autonomous ownership of complex frontend deliverables involving multiple teams and stakeholders
• Deep, current expertise in a modern frontend stack (React, Vue, Svelte, Angular, or equivalent) with strong TypeScript fundamentals
• Comfortable across the stack and with modular or micro-frontend architectures
• Experience working with a design system (Material, Fluent, Carbon, Radix, Bootstrap, or equivalent), partnering closely with UX and product design
• Strong testing discipline (unit, integration, end-to-end) and familiarity with modern frontend build tooling (Vite, Turbopack, Webpack)
• Experience designing and deploying scalable, resilient cloud-native applications on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage and resolve complex technical challenges independently
• Experience working within Financial Services or regulated technology environments
• Experience partnering with design teams, translating style guides, and implementing modern web standards
• Experience of engineering delivery using modern frontend SDLC frameworks, leveraging agentic practices
• Ability to manage the risk and controls agenda across a technology portfolio

Responsibilities

• Lead and own end-to-end frontend deliverables across the Research Platform, from discovery through to architecture, delivery, and production
• Architect frontend solutions in a platform-first approach, balancing the needs of our external clients, internal stakeholders, and partner teams
• Collaborate with product managers and cross-functional engineering teams to translate complex business requirements into technical solutions
• Advance our ability to deliver frontend strategically by shaping SDLC practices, delivery mechanisms, and UI frameworks that scale across the platform
• Mentor and guide engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, continuous learning, and innovation
• Uphold a disciplined engineering standard, including strong engineering practices, testing, accessibility, and compliance awareness, ensuring quality is built in by default
• Contribute to the evolution of the teams technology strategy by evaluating emerging tools and frameworks to bring value to the technology stack

Technologies

• AWS
• Angular
• Architect
• Azure
• Bootstrap
• Cloud
• Frontend
• Support
• React
• Svelte
• TypeScript
• Vue
• Webpack
• Web
• UX UI Design
• JavaScript

More

We are JPMorgan Chase, a global leader in financial services and part of Markets Technology within our Corporate & Investment Bank Research Technology team. We are transforming our client-facing Research Platform and offer an environment where innovation is encouraged, growth is supported, and your contributions directly influence the product and business. We provide opportunities to work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, building resilient, high-impact systems that support critical functions across the firm. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations where needed. Our Commercial & Investment Bank operates globally across banking, markets, securities services, and payments in more than 100 countries.