Typescript / React Front End Lead Software Engineer

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 Typescript / React Front End Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Asset and Wealth Management Spectrum Design System team, you are an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for conducting critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm’s business objectives.

Job Responsibilities 

• Design, develop, and maintain core components of the UI Design System using React, TypeScript, and related technologies 

• Collaborate with product teams, designers, and engineers to ensure consistent implementation of design patterns and UI standards across applications

• Architect and implement reusable, accessible, and scalable UI components and libraries for use across the organization

• Integrate AI-powered coding tools (e.g., code assistants, automated refactoring, code review bots) into the design system development workflow

• Document component usage, guidelines, and best practices for internal consumers of the design system

• Provide technical leadership within the UI Design System team

• Stay current with emerging trends in web development, UI/UX, design systems, and AI tooling 

• Participate in code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices and high code quality

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex UI issues and bugs within the design system

• Lead a small team

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience

• Demonstrated professional experience in web development, with a focus on React and its ecosystem (Redux, React Router, Redux etc.)

• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, Reactjs, and CSS libraries

• Experience building and maintaining design systems or component libraries

• Experience with AI-powered development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Windsurf, automated code review platforms)

• Solid understanding of UI/UX principles, accessibility, and responsive design 

• Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines (Vite, Webpack, Babel, etc.)

• Experience with testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress)

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills

• Experience with team / tech leadership, including leading evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to drive outcomes which include oriented probing of architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability for use within existing systems and information architecture

• Experience handling UI performance improvements

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience with Java, Python, AI and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG) and internationalization
• Experience of working with monorepo setup 
• Contributions to open-source design systems or technical blogs

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
J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.​
Our Asset and Wealth Management division is driven by innovators like you who are driven to create technology solutions that make us work more efficiently and help our businesses grow. It’s our mission to efficiently take care of our clients’ wealth, helping them get, and remain properly invested. Our team of agile technologists thrive in a cloud-native environment that values continuous learning using a data-centric approach in developing innovative technology solutions.