React Lead Software Engineer

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is looking for a UI Lead Software Engineer to join their Corporate Tech – Radar team in Columbus, Ohio. In this hands-on technical leadership role, you will lead a high-performing UI team, specializing in modern, scalable user interfaces using React and TypeScript. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in UI development, with a strong focus on micro-frontend architecture and team mentorship. This position is essential for driving design and implementation across enterprise platforms.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on UI development experience.
• 3+ years in a technical leadership or lead developer role.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain UI component libraries.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of responsive user interfaces using React and TypeScript.
• Architect micro-frontend solutions to ensure application modularity.
• Mentor junior UI developers and promote continuous learning.

Skills

React

TypeScript

Micro-frontend architecture

JavaScript (ES6+)

HTML5

CSS3

UI/UX principles

Automated testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library)

CSS frameworks (e.g., Material UI, Ant Design)

Education

Formal training or certification in software engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

Git

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 UI Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within our Corporate Tech – Radar team. You will play a pivotal role in leading a high-performing UI team, driving the design and delivery of modern, scalable, and reusable user interfaces for our enterprise platforms. This is a hands-on technical leadership role, ideal for someone passionate about React, TypeScript, and micro-frontend architecture, with a strong focus on rapid prototyping, component reuse, and team mentorship.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of modern, responsive, and visually appealing user interfaces using React and TypeScript.
• Architect and implement micro-frontend solutions, ensuring modularity, scalability, and maintainability across applications.
• Build and maintain a library of reusable UI components, driving consistency and efficiency across projects.
• Collaborate closely with UX/UI designers and product owners to translate wireframes and user requirements into high-quality, production-ready code.
• Rapidly prototype new features and concepts to gather user feedback and iterate before full-scale development.
• Mentor and coach junior UI developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Review and debug code, ensuring adherence to best practices in code quality, accessibility, and performance.
• Stay current with emerging UI technologies and industry trends, championing their adoption within the team.
• Work collaboratively with backend and DevOps teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of UI solutions.

Required qualifications, capabilities and Skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 8+ years applied experience
• 8+ years of hands‑on UI development experience, with at least 3 years in a technical leadership or lead developer role.
• Deep expertise in React, TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.
• Proven experience architecting and implementing micro-frontend solutions.
• Strong track record of building and maintaining reusable UI component libraries.
• Demonstrated ability to create rapid prototypes and iterate based on user feedback.
• Experience with modern design systems (e.g., Material UI, Ant Design) and CSS frameworks.
• Solid understanding of UI/UX principles, accessibility, and responsive design.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, state management (e.g., Redux, Context API), and version control (Git).
• Experience with automated testing frameworks for UI (e.g., Jest, React Testing Library).
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to mentor and inspire junior developers.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Working knowledge of Java‑Spring.
• Experience with AI‑driven development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Windsurfer, or similar platforms is a significant plus.
• Financial services industry experience is a plus.