Lead Software Engineer - React

Next Frontier Capital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase is building new products focused on real-world fintech problems with customers at the center. The Lead Software Engineer role is to turn smart ideas into customer-ready features within a collaborative, people-first environment.

You'll design and implement scalable front-end solutions in React with TypeScript, contribute across B2C and B2B features, and influence engineering culture through high standards.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts.
• Proficient in React with TypeScript and scalable/high-performance code.
• Adaptable to uncertain directions and rapid changes.
• Collaborative team player in cross-functional squads.
• Fast learner with an ambitious, results-driven mindset.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Team player in high-speed environments.
• Growth opportunities as the company expands.

Responsibilities

• Significant contributions to designing and building scalable front-end solutions in TypeScript/React.
• Work across B2C and B2B features.
• Advocate for high standards and provide constructive feedback to teammates.
• Write testable, scalable, reliable code.
• Work as part of a cross-functional squad to drive decisions.
• Participate in technical discussions with informed opinions.

Skills

React-focused mindset

Cross-functional teamwork

Strong communication

Adaptability

Fast learner

Education

Software engineering certification

Tools

React

TypeScript

Job description

Out of the successful launch of Chase in 2021, we’re a new team, with a new mission. We’re creating products that solve real world problems and put customers at the center - all in an environment that nurtures skills and helps you realize your potential. Our team is key to our success. We’re people-first. We value collaboration, curiosity and commitment.

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Strategy and Growth Office, you are the heart of this venture, focused on getting smart ideas into the hands of our customers. You have a curious mindset, thrive in collaborative squads, and are passionate about new technology. By your nature, you are also solution-oriented, commercially savvy and have a head for fintech. You thrive in working in tribes and squads that focus on specific products and projects – and depending on your strengths and interests, you'll have the opportunity to move between them.

While we’re looking for professional skills, culture is just as important to us. We understand that everyone's unique – and that diversity of thought, experience and background is what makes a good team, great. By bringing people with different points of view together, we can represent everyone and truly reflect the communities we serve. This way, there's scope for you to make a huge difference – on us as a company, and on our clients and business partners around the world.

Job responsibilities

• Significant contributions to designing and building scalable and performant front-end solutions written in TypeScript using React
• Working across B2C and B2B features
• Advocate for and encourage high standards and best practices to maintain high code quality. Providing constructive and insightful feedback to teammates, participating in a strong engineering culture.
• Writing testable code, built for scalability, reliability and resilience.
• Working as part of a cross-functional squad, taking ownership of issues and bringing together necessary stakeholders to drive decision making and action.
• An active participant in technical discussions, contributing with insightful and informed opinions to the decision making process.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and proficient advanced experience
• Technical: Highly competent at React with TypeScript, with a strong engineering-first mindset, an ability to solve complex problems elegantly with an emphasis on scalability and performance.
• Adaptability: Thrive in an environment of uncertainty and rapid changes in direction. Collaborative Experience: A team player who thrives in working in cross-functional teams, driving things forward.
• Quick Learner: Demonstrate a knack for rapid learning and possess an ambitious, results-driven personality.
• Strong Communication: Excellent communication and organizational skills to work effectively within a fast-paced, high-performing team.
• Team Player: Ability to excel as part of a cohesive team in a high-speed environment.
• As our company continues to expand, you can expect new and exciting growth opportunities to arise swiftly.

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.