Frontend Lead Software Engineer (Commercial & Investment Bank - Research)

Archer; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase is seeking a Frontend Lead Software Engineer within Markets Technology to lead the Research Platform frontend effort as part of a large transformation.

You will design, build and deliver scalable, resilient frontend solutions, guiding architecture, code quality, testing, accessibility and SDLC practices.

Collaborate with product managers, UX, and cross-functional teams to translate complex requirements, mentor engineers, and drive technical excellence across the platform.

Qualifications

• Proven ownership of complex frontend deliverables across multiple teams.
• Expertise in modern frontend stacks (React/Angular/Vue) and TS.
• Experience with design systems and UI component governance.
• Strong testing and build tooling discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end frontend deliverables from discovery to production.
• Architect frontend solutions with a platform-first approach.
• Collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams to translate requirements.
• Advance SDLC practices, delivery mechanisms, and UI frameworks.
• Mentor engineers and promote technical excellence.

Skills

End-to-end ownership

Frontend leadership

TypeScript

Design system

Testing discipline

Cloud deployments

Problem-solving

Tools

Vite

Webpack

UI frameworks

Job description

Archer is collaborating with J.P. Morgan to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.

Job Description

Join JPMorganChase, where your engineering expertise powers decisions that matter on a global scale. As part of Markets Technology, you'll work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, building resilient, high-impact systems that support critical functions across the firm. We offer an environment where innovation is encouraged, growth is supported, and your contributions directly influence the product and business.
As a Frontend Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Corporate & Investment Bank (CIB) Research Technology team, you will play a pivotal role in promoting frontend engineering excellence across the Research Platform. A large transformation of our client-facing platform is underway, and this role offers the opportunity to help shape its direction. You will leverage your full-stack expertise in a collaborative, high-performing environment to design, build, and enhance scalable, resilient solutions that support a rapidly evolving business. In this role, you will lead end-to-end engineering efforts that power the core capabilities of our platform, ensuring robust performance, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Job 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 — 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 — strong engineering practices, testing, accessibility, and compliance awareness — ensuring quality is built in by default
• Contribute to the evolution of the team's technology strategy, evaluating emerging tools and frameworks to bring value to the technology stack
  

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• 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
  

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• 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
  

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 first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

About The Team

J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.