Lead Software Engineer- Front End- React- JPM Personal Investing

Testing Site - JPMC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

J.P. Morgan Personal Investing is seeking a Web Engineer to own and deliver web applications for Nutmeg within a cross-functional team. You will build features end-to-end using our React-based design system and collaborate with engineering and product peers.

The role emphasizes code quality, testing, accessibility and security, with participation in SCRUM ceremonies. You will mentor colleagues and contribute to documentation and platform improvements.

Qualifications

• Proven track record building customer-centric web apps (SPAs).
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Mentor and support other engineers.
• Strong React proficiency.
• Solid web fundamentals: HTML5, CSS, JavaScript ES6, HTTP/DNS.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver product features within epic initiatives.
• Identify and resolve defects.
• Ensure high-quality code via testing and standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and participate in reviews.
• Create and maintain technical documentation.
• Understand product and tech domains you own.
• Participate in SCRUM ceremonies and agile rituals.
• Consider WCAG, security, observability & performance in all work.

Skills

React

Web fundamentals

Chrome DevTools

Git

Docker

Jest

Webpack/Vite/Parcel

Accessibility (WCAG)

CI/CD

CSS preprocessors

Communication

Mentoring

Scrum

Node.js

GraphQL

Kubernetes

AWS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

GraphQL

Kubernetes

Node.js

AWS

GitHub Actions

Job description

Behind every investment is a person with ambitions, motivations and values. While we know that every client is unique, they come to J.P. Morgan Personal Investing for the same reason: our straightforward and transparent approach to investing, and the trust that 150 years of J.P. Morgan heritage brings.

J.P. Morgan Personal Investing offers award-winning investments, products and digital wealth management services to over 275,000 investors in the UK. We built the business withinnovation as a core part of our ethos to give consumers the confidence and clarity to make informed investment decisions and achieve their financial goals.

As a Web Engineer at JPM Personal Investing, , you will be responsible for the web applications that make Nutmeg run. You will deliver product features end-to-end within a cross functional team made up of Engineering and Product. We have a fully aligned Tech stack across the web ecosystem with a collection of team-owned mono-repos - all powered by an internal React Design system which allows us to deliver at scale. You’ll have plenty to learn and will join a friendly and collaborative group of talented engineers who are always willing to discuss/share ideas via various internal or external meetings/guilds/pairing sessions. All of this contributes to our primary focus; to build great user-friendly experiences for our customers.

Job responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver product features as part of larger domain-owned epic initiatives.
• Identify, troubleshoot and resolve existing or newly-identified prioritised defects.
• Ensure high-quality code through solid testing and adherence to best practices/standards.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and contribute to team discussions/meetings/guilds.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and share ideas/knowledge among your peers.
• Create and maintain technical documentation as part of new features or spike discoveries.
• Build an understanding of product and technology for owned domain areas.
• Actively participate in scrum ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning and retrospectives.
• Consider Accessibility (WCAG), Security, Observability & Performance as part of all owned applications/deliverables.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills:

• Proven track record of building and maintaining customer-centric web applications/SPAs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Mentor and support other engineers as a senior member of the team.
• Strong proficiency in React and its core principles.
• Solid grasp of Web fundamentals:
  • HTML5 (Semantics & Structure)
  • CSS (Responsive Design, Specificity)
  • JavaScript ES6
  • General Networking (HTTP, IP & DNS, Caching)
• Proficient with Chrome Developer Tools or browser equivalent.
• Experience with version control tools (VCS), preferably Git.
• Experience with Docker.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive communicator with owned assignments.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet realistic deadlines.
• Experience with testing frameworks such as Jest or RTL.
• Understanding of build tools such as Webpack, Vite, Parcel.
• Understanding of Pre-processors such as SASS, CSS Modules, JS Compilation.
• Understanding of CI/CD platforms such as Jenkins and Github Actions.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.
• A passion for self-development and learning who keeps up to date with the latest Web/React trends and technologies.
• Experience with Kubernetes
• Experience with GraphQL
• Experience with Node.js
• Worked with GraphQL APIs
• Feature flagging/AB testing
• Appreciation/Exposure to React Native
• Knowledge of other JavaScript frameworks like Angular, Vue, Next.js, Gatsby.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies beyond Scrum.
• Delivery experience on cloud platforms and familiarity with AWS
• Experience with Design systems (UI Development, White-labelling)
• Commercial experience in the Finance industry

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