Lead Software Engineer UI-React/Java

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their dynamic team in London. In this role, you'll lead the strategy for UI development, mentor junior engineers, and drive innovative solutions across a full stack of applications. The ideal candidate will have advanced knowledge of front-end technologies like React and Typescript, alongside strong back-end skills in Java and Spring. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects in a collaborative environment that values diversity and inclusion. If you're ready to push the limits of technology and make a significant impact, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of front-end and back-end technologies.
• Experience in agile methodologies and software development life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy for UI estate and drive best practices.
• Design and develop a full stack suite of applications.

Skills

Typescript

React

Java

Spring

AngularJS

UX best practices

CI/CD

cloud-native experience

machine learning

mobile development

Education

Formal training in software engineering

Tools

Vite

Jest

D3

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Lead Software Engineer UI-React/Java, London

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 4401259de648

Job Views: 5

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible.

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Corporate and Investment Banking Payments Technology, you play a crucial role in an agile team dedicated to improving, creating, and delivering trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable manner. You will be a key technical contributor responsible for implementing vital technology solutions across various technical areas to support the firm's business goals.

Job responsibilities

• Lead the strategy for our UI estate, driving best practices on UX, architecture, and integration with backend components.
• Design, develop, and innovate across a full stack suite of applications.
• Think beyond routine approaches to build solutions or solve technical problems.
• Engage with Product Owners and stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions.
• Mentor and guide upcoming software engineers.
• Develop secure, high-quality production code and collaborate on code reviews and debugging.
• Identify opportunities to automate or eliminate recurring issues to enhance operational stability.
• Lead evaluations with vendors, startups, and internal teams to assess architectural designs and technical credentials.
• Research and introduce new technologies beneficial to the platform, engaging with senior partners.
• Lead communities of practice to promote awareness of new technologies.
• Contribute to a team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts with practical experience.
• Advanced knowledge of front-end technologies: Typescript, AngularJS, React, Vite, Jest, D3, and related libraries/frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of back-end technologies: Java, Spring.
• Experience managing a work portfolio independently and engaging with stakeholders and product owners.
• Practical experience with UX best practices, system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods.
• Comprehensive understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Advanced knowledge of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, application resiliency, and security.
• Proficiency in various technical disciplines including cloud, AI, machine learning, mobile development.
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and IT systems.
• Practical cloud-native experience.