Lead Software Engineer - Java, AWS, AI

JPMorganChase; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

J.P. Morgan is looking for a Lead Full-stack Software Engineer to drive end-to-end frontend initiatives within the Research Platform. You will shape architecture, deliver resilient, scalable features, and lead cross-functional teams to raise engineering standards and impact business outcomes.

The role emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and responsible AI practices, with opportunities to influence strategic tech direction within Markets Technology.

Qualifications

• End-to-end ownership of complex frontend deliverables across multiple teams.
• Expertise in modern full-stack tech including Java, React, Vue, Svelte, Angular, or equivalent.
• Experience with design systems (Material, Fluent, Carbon, Radix, Bootstrap, or equivalent).
• Strong testing discipline (unit, integration, E2E) and modern frontend tooling (Vite, Turbopack, Webpack).
• Experience deploying scalable cloud-native apps on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Hands-on with enterprise AI-assisted development tools; ability to evaluate AI outputs for correctness, performance, and security.
• Understanding of responsible AI use, data sensitivity, and secure handling in engineering workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end frontend deliverables across the Research Platform, from discovery to production.
• Architect frontend solutions in a platform-first approach for external clients and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineering teams to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Shape SDLC practices, delivery mechanisms, and UI frameworks that scale platform-wide.
• Mentor engineers, promoting technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Uphold disciplined engineering standards, including testing, accessibility, and security.
• Contribute to evolving the team's technology strategy and evaluating new tools.
• Drive enterprise AI-assisted engineering adoption with secure, repeatable patterns.

Skills

Frontend stack

Java

React

Vue

Svelte

Angular

Design system

Testing discipline

CI/CD tooling

Cloud platforms

AI-assisted development

Secure coding

Tools

Vite

Webpack

Turbopack

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

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.

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 Lead Full-stack Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Corporate & Investment Bank (CIB) Research Technology team, you will play a pivotal role in promoting 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
• Drives team adoption of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted engineering practices within the work environment to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes (e.g., AI-assisted code review/refactoring, test strategy acceleration, incident/root-cause analysis support), while establishing consistent validation standards (secure coding, peer review, automated testing) and promoting reuse of effective patterns across the team
• Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including enterprise-authorized AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realized by automation

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 Full- Stack technologies including Java, React, Vue, Svelte, Angular, or equivalent)— comfortable across the stack and with modular or microserices 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
• Hands-on experience using enterprise-authorized AI-assisted software development tools within the work environment (e.g., for coding, test creation, troubleshooting, or documentation) with demonstrated ability to critically evaluate, validate, and refine AI-generated outputs for correctness, performance, and security
• Understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations, secure handling of inputs/outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations; ability to guide peers on safe and effective usage within team practices

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.