Lead Software Engineer - / Typescript / React

J.P. MORGAN; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading financial institution as a Lead Software Engineer, guiding multiple teams in the Commercial & Investment Banking's Markets Tech team. You will manage day-to-day implementation activities, ensuring compliance and best practices while fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts.
• Experience leading technology projects.
• Practical cloud-native experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to immediate team of software engineers.
• Manage stakeholder relationships in accordance with compliance standards.
• Create a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect.

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

React

Agile Methodologies

Automation

Continuous Delivery

Education

Computer Science

Engineering

Mathematics

Tools

Terraform

Job description

This is your chance to change the path of your career and guide multiple teams to success at one of the world's leading financial institutions.

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Commercial & Investment Banking's Markets Tech team, you will lead multiple teams and manage day-to-day implementation activities by identifying and escalating issues, ensuring your team’s work adheres to compliance standards, business requirements, and best practices.

Job Responsibilities

1. Provide guidance to immediate team of software engineers on daily tasks and activities.
2. Set overall guidance and expectations for team output, practices, and collaboration.
3. Anticipate dependencies with other teams to deliver products and applications aligned with business requirements.
4. Manage stakeholder relationships and the team’s work in accordance with compliance standards, service level agreements, and business needs.
5. Create a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect, prioritizing diverse representation within the team.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts with proficient advanced experience.
• Hands-on experience in JavaScript / TypeScript / React.
• Experience leading technology projects.
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods.
• Comprehensive understanding of all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Advanced knowledge of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, application resiliency, and security.
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and IT systems.
• Practical cloud-native experience with Terraform.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Full Stack development experience is preferred.
• Background in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related fields, with expertise in technology disciplines.

About Us

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals, and institutional investors worldwide. Our approach to serving clients emphasizes trust and long-term partnerships. We value diversity and inclusion, making reasonable accommodations for religious practices, mental health, and physical disabilities.

About The Team

J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services, and payments, serving clients in over 100 countries. We provide strategic advice, raise capital, manage risk, and extend liquidity worldwide.