UI Lead Software Engineer

JPMorgan Chase & Co. • Palo Alto, CA

16h

About The Position

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 JPMorganChase with in the Commercial & Investment Bank Digital & Platform Services, you'll architect and build scalable, accessible component libraries that power applications across our organization. You'll optimize performance for high-traffic production systems, mentor engineers, and drive technical excellence in modern frontend development.

Requirements

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
• Experience in frontend web development, with a strong focus on React and its ecosystem (Redux, React Router, etc.).
• Expert-level proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, React.js, and CSS libraries.
• Extensive experience with UI performance optimization, including profiling, troubleshooting, and resolving complex UI issues in production environments.
• Proven track record in production deployment, monitoring, and support of large-scale React applications.
• Deep expertise in modern front-end build pipelines and bundling tools, especially Webpack and Vite.
• Experience building and maintaining design systems or component libraries.
• Solid understanding of UI/UX principles, accessibility, and responsive design.
• Demonstrated ability to follow and advocate for best coding practices in React, including code reviews and documentation.
• Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills, with a methodical approach to problem-solving.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; experience leading small teams and mentoring junior engineers.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AI-powered development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, automated code review platforms).
• Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG) and internationalization.
• Experience with testing frameworks such as Jest, React Testing Library, and Cypress.
• Experience working with mono repo setups.
• Contributions to open-source projects or technical blogs.
• Familiarity with backend technologies (Java, Python) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance existing frontend architecture standards across applications for UI development
• Make critical architectural decisions regarding frameworks, libraries, and tooling
• Design scalable, maintainable component architectures
• Lead UI engineers in the team to enhance technical skills of the team, conduct code reviews and provide hands-on technical guidance and mentorship.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and approaches
• Create technical roadmaps aligned with business objectives
• Drive adoption of modern frontend development practices

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed