Lead Software Engineer - Fullstack (ReactJS, JavaScript/TypeScript and Java) Developer

JPMorganChase; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services company in Greater London is seeking a VP to lead technology teams in developing cutting-edge solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in ReactJS, TypeScript, and Java, as well as strong skills in communication and software engineering principles. This position involves maintaining applications, developing new features, and ensuring adherence to compliance standards. A commitment to quality and collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

• 10 years applied experience in software engineering.
• Strong engineering experience focusing on ReactJS, TypeScript, JavaScript, and Java.
• Effective communication of concepts to team members and clients.

Responsibilities

• Maintain existing applications with emphasis on ReactJS and Java.
• Design, develop, test, and deploy new services.
• Maintain proper documentation and share knowledge with team.

Skills

ReactJS

TypeScript

JavaScript

Java

API Testing

Integration Testing

Behavior Driven Development

Test Driven Development

Jenkins

Git

Education

Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts

Tools

Figma

AI DS tools

Job description

Overview

Be an integral part of an agile team that's constantly pushing the envelope to enhance, build, and deliver top‑notch technology products.

About the Role

As a VP in JPMorgan Chase within the Asset and Wealth Management – Technology team, you lead multiple teams and manage day‑to‑day implementation activities by identifying and escalating issues and ensuring your team's work adheres to compliance standards, business requirements, and tactical best practices.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain existing applications – with emphasis on the ReactJS, TypeScript and core Java code bases
• Design, develop, test, deploy and support new services or add new features into existing services using ReactJS, JavaScript/TypeScript and Java
• Maintain deployment and testing jobs that integrate into firmwide SLDC tooling
• Stay on top of technology rules, firm requirements, trends and best practices to ensure that code is future‑friendly
• Maintain proper documentation and share knowledge with other team members
• Engage with project managers, business analysts, developers, testers, and product owners to ensure that deliverables are implemented in a timely fashion

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 10 years applied experience
• Strong engineering experience, focusing on ReactJS, TypeScript, JavaScript and core Java
• Understanding of web technologies (e.g. React, HTTP, REST, HTML, CSS, etc.)
• Designing complex and rich UI based on Figma design specs
• Strong design, coding, testing and debugging skills
• Effective communication of concepts and ideas to team members and clients, and the ability to adapt to client cultures and work environments
• Desire to work with a variety of technologies and passion for driving quality and improving the productivity of the software development lifecycle
• Experience with a variety of testing methodologies, including API Testing, Integration Testing, Behavior Driven Development, and Test Driven Development
• Knowledge and benefits of Services and API layer development and testing
• Experience in continuous integration tools such as Jenkins/Team City, Git as version control
• Experience and interest in working with AI DS tools such as LLM or others

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience and interest in working with AI DS tools such as LLM or others

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.

About the Team

J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry‑leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.