UI Lead Engineer — React & FinTech Platform

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution in Glasgow seeks a Lead Software Engineer to join their award-winning team. You will play a crucial role in building and delivering secure, scalable technology products. Key responsibilities include developing high-quality code, collaborating with vendors, and identifying improvements to enhance software stability. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in React development, system design, and a solid understanding of the financial services landscape. This position offers a unique chance to influence technology within the organization.

Qualifications

• Significant commercial experience in developing UI’s using React.
• Hands-on experience in system design and application development.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages.
• Experience with automation and continuous delivery methods.
• Strong understanding of agile methodologies like CI/CD.
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute creative software solutions and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Develop secure high-quality production code and review others' code.
• Identify and eliminate recurring issues to improve software stability.
• Lead evaluation sessions with external vendors and internal teams.
• Foster team culture of diversity, opportunity, and inclusion.

Skills

UI development with React

System design

Programming languages

Automation and continuous delivery

Software Development Life Cycle

Agile methodologies

Cloud computing

Developing RESTful APIs

Tools

React testing library

Cypress

Typescript

Job description

A leading global financial institution in Glasgow seeks a Lead Software Engineer to join their award-winning team. You will play a crucial role in building and delivering secure, scalable technology products. Key responsibilities include developing high-quality code, collaborating with vendors, and identifying improvements to enhance software stability. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in React development, system design, and a solid understanding of the financial services landscape. This position offers a unique chance to influence technology within the organization.