Lead Software Engineer - React JS, Trading Application

We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible.

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Commercial & Investment Bank's Equities Technology team, you will play a crucial role in designing and implementing user interfaces that are not only visually appealing but also highly functional and user-friendly. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including designers, product managers, and backend developers, to create seamless and responsive web applications.

Job responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain high-quality user interfaces for web applications using JavaScript and modern JavaScript frameworks, with a preference for React.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to translate design concepts into interactive and responsive user interfaces.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code while adhering to best practices and coding standards.
• Conduct code reviews and provide mentorship to junior developers to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our applications remain at the forefront of innovation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve front-end issues and bugs in a timely manner.
• Work closely with backend developers to integrate APIs and ensure seamless data flow between the front-end and back-end systems.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

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

• Proven experience as a UI Developer in React JS, developing complex trading application with overall strong portfolio showcasing your work.
• Experience in JavaScript and with at least one modern JavaScript framework - React/Angular, preferably React in the current project.
• Solid understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design principles.
• Experience with version control systems, such as Git.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience with state management libraries such as Redux or Context API.
• Familiarity with front-end build tools and package managers, such as Webpack, Babel, and npm/yarn.
• Knowledge of testing frameworks and tools, such as Jest or Enzyme.
• Experience with performance optimization techniques and tools.
• Understanding of accessibility standards and best practices.