Lead Software Engineer - AM/UX

慨正橡扯; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in Glasgow to develop and implement Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) components for enterprise-level websites. You'll join an agile team to build user interfaces with JavaScript and HTML, ensuring high-quality production code. The role demands proven experience in AEM, strong front-end skills, and the ability to lead community practices in software engineering. An inclusive team culture focused on diversity and respect is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in AEM development and implementation.
• Strong foundation in front-end web development.
• Extensive experience with JavaScript and RESTful APIs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement components in AEM for high-traffic websites.
• Build user interfaces using AEM and JavaScript frameworks.
• Review and debug code written by others.

Skills

Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)

Front-end web development

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript (ES6+)

RESTful APIs

Job description

We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible. As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within Markets Technology, you are an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market‑leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for conducting critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm's business objectives.

Job responsibilities

• Develop and implement components, templates, and workflows in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) for high‑traffic, enterprise‑level websites.
• Build user interfaces using AEM and modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Work from Figma wireframes and functional requirements to create web interfaces with HTML, JavaScript, and CSS.
• Execute creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems.
• Develop secure high‑quality production code, and review and debug code written by others.
• Identify opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems.
• Lead evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to drive outcomes‑oriented probing of architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability for use within existing systems and information architecture.
• Lead communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading‑edge technologies.
• Add to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Proven experience in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) development and implementation.
• Strong foundation in front‑end web development.
• In‑depth knowledge of HTML5 and CSS3 (required); SASS.
• Extensive experience with JavaScript (ES6+ required); JQuery and/or TypeScript.
• Experience with AEM architecture, components, templates, and workflows.
• Proficiency in RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Proven leadership skill for maintaining technical team and deliveries.
• Strong engineering culture for day‑to‑day tasks and breaking down product requirements.
• Experience with building Agentic AI system and knowledge base.

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 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.