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 Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Commercial & Investment Bank's Equities Tech 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
- 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, with a strong portfolio showcasing your work.
- Proficiency in JavaScript and experience with one modern JavaScript framework i.e. React/Angular.
- 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.
