Frontend Platform Lead — Research Tech (Global Banking)

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

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.