Principal Software Engineer - Front End Architect and Governance Lead

J.P. Morgan; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm is seeking a Frontend Architect & Governance Lead. This role involves shaping UI architecture and governance for innovative platforms. The ideal candidate will leverage modern frameworks like React and Angular, drive technical strategy, and impact organizations through effective collaboration and decision-making. A background in architecture concepts and proven UI leadership in large-scale projects are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in modern UI frameworks and libraries.
• Experience with UI design systems and technologies.
• Proven track record of leading UI architecture initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of strategic UI architecture.
• Make key decisions about technologies and frameworks in front-end development.
• Ensure the security and compliance of UI components.

Skills

Proficiency in modern UI frameworks

Experience with JavaScript

Understanding of micro-frontend architecture

Ability to drive organizational change

Education

Formal training or certification on architecture concepts

Tools

React

Angular

Vue.js

HTML5

CSS3

TypeScript

Job description

Join Chief Data and Analytics Organization at JPMorganChase to architect and evolve firm wide Data Mesh, AI/ML and GenAI, and Data Governance platform front end.

With your heightened skills as a Front End Architect & Governance Lead, you are not just an observer, but a leader and a game-changer.

As a Frontend Architect & Governance Lead at JPMorgan Chase within the Chief Data and Analytics Organization, youact as an owner and decision-maker for the front end architecture and strategy for the platform. Leverage your deep expertise and industry knowledge to set the strategic direction, influence the organization, and play a pivotal role in shaping the user interface architecture and ensuring the governance of UI frameworks across the platform. You will collaborate with many cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-performance, and user-centric platform. Your expertise will guide the development of innovative UI components and frameworks that align with the strategic goals of the organization.

Job responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of strategic UI architecture for the platform, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical standards.
• Make key decisions about technologies, frameworks, and patterns used in front-end development, ensuring they align with overall technical strategy and business needs.
• Establish and enforce governance policies for UI frameworks, ensuring consistency, reusability, and maintainability across the platform.
• Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, and development team leads to ensure seamless integration and delivery of front-end solutions.
• Establishing and enforcing architectural standards, ensuring adherence to best practices (including performance optimization, accessibility, and responsive design), and conducting regular reviews to maintain alignment with organizational policies.
• Evaluate and recommend latest technologies, tools, and frameworks to improve development process, performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Ensure the security and compliance of UI components with industry standards and JPMC policies.
• Monitor and analyze UI performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on architecture concepts and experience in UI development, with a focus on architecture and framework governance.
• Hands on strong proficiency in modern UI frameworks and libraries such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Experience with UI design systems and technologies, including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
• Solid understanding of cross-platform and modularized app development, including micro-frontend architecture and monorepos.
• Proven track record of leading UI architecture initiatives and framework governance in large-scale projects.
• Experience applying expertise and new methods to determine solutions for complex architecture problems
• Demonstrated prior experience influencing across highly matrixed, complex organizations and delivering value at scale
• Influencer with a proven record of successfully driving change and transforming across organizational boundaries
• Ability to present and effectively communicate to Senior Leaders and Executives
• Demonstrated intellectual or financial impact in previous roles either through revenue generating patents, authorship of books, or other similar accomplishments within the industry

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Recognized thought leader and innovator with demonstrated industry eminence
• Experience working at code level