UI Lead Software Engineer

JPMorgan Chase & Co.•Palo Alto, CA

About The Position

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