React Lead Software Engineer

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Columbus, OH, seeks a UI Lead Software Engineer to lead a high-performing UI team delivering modern, scalable interfaces for enterprise platforms using React and TypeScript.

You will architect micro-frontend solutions, develop reusable component libraries, mentor engineers, and collaborate with design, product, and backend teams to ensure accessible, performant experiences across applications.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of applied UI development experience.
• Experience leading a UI team and mentoring engineers.
• Proven expertise in React, TypeScript, and modern UI architectures.
• Experience with design systems and accessibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and delivery of responsive UI using React and TypeScript.
• Architect micro-frontend solutions for modular, scalable apps.
• Build reusable UI component libraries and ensure consistency.
• Collaborate with designers and product owners to translate wireframes into production-ready code.
• Mentor junior developers and promote technical excellence.
• Review code for quality, accessibility, and performance.
• Stay current with UI tech trends and drive adoption.
• Work with backend/DevOps for seamless integration.
• Prototype features rapidly to gather user feedback.

Skills

React

TypeScript

JavaScript (ES6+)

UI Leadership

Micro-frontend

Design Systems

Accessibility

REST APIs

Redux/Context API

Testing (Jest RTL)

Tools

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

CI/CD

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