React Lead Software Engineer

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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

ABOUT US

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

ABOUT THE TEAM

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.