Lead Frontend Engineer

About The Company J.P. Morgan, one of the oldest and most prestigious financial institutions in the world, has a rich history spanning over 200 years. The company offers innovative financial solutions to a diverse client base, including millions of consumers, small businesses, and some of the most prominent corporate, institutional, and government entities globally. Under the brands J.P. Morgan and Chase, the organization leads in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing, and asset management. J.P. Morgan is committed to delivering exceptional service, fostering innovation, and maintaining a strong reputation for integrity and excellence in the financial industry. About The Role We are currently seeking a highly skilled Lead Front-end Engineer to join the Risk Technology team at J.P. Morgan. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in building and enhancing the Wholesale Credit Risk Core Platform, a vital software platform that underpins all Wholesale Credit Risk Technology initiatives. Your primary responsibilities will include designing, developing, and deploying secure, scalable, and high-performance front-end solutions that interface seamlessly with back-end systems built on Spring Boot and deployed on Kubernetes-based platforms across private and public clouds. You will work within an agile environment, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to understand complex requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions. Your expertise will contribute to the continuous improvement of system stability, deployment efficiency, and overall product quality, supporting the firm’s strategic objectives and ensuring compliance with security and operational standards. Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess a combination of formal training and practical experience in software engineering, with a focus on front-end development. Candidates should have hands-on experience with modern front-end technologies such as Javascript, Typescript, React, and related frameworks. A strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), agile methodologies, and cloud deployment solutions like Kubernetes is essential. Experience leading the adoption of AI-assisted engineering tools, promoting secure coding practices, and ensuring responsible AI use within development workflows is highly desirable. Candidates should demonstrate proficiency in system design, debugging, and maintaining large-scale applications within a corporate environment. Excellent communication skills, problem-solving capabilities, and a collaborative mindset are also required to succeed in this role. Responsibilities Execute software solutions, including design, development, and troubleshooting, with the ability to think beyond routine approaches to build innovative solutions or resolve complex technical problems.Collaborate closely with multiple teams to gather requirements, analyze business needs, and create solutions that serve a broad range of stakeholders.Develop secure, high-quality production code and maintain algorithms that operate synchronously with associated systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.Lead the team in adopting enterprise-approved AI-assisted engineering practices, enhancing code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes through tools such as AI-assisted code review, refactoring, and testing strategies.Apply knowledge of SDLC tools and automation capabilities to improve development efficiency and system automation.Continuously enhance system stability, performance, and scalability through proactive monitoring and iterative improvements.Create and maintain architecture and design artifacts for complex applications, ensuring adherence to design constraints and best practices.Participate in software engineering communities and events, exploring emerging technologies to incorporate innovative solutions into the team’s workflows.Foster a team culture rooted in diversity, inclusion, opportunity, and mutual respect, promoting a positive and collaborative work environment. Benefits J.P. Morgan offers a competitive total rewards package, including a base salary that reflects the role, experience, skills, and location. Eligible employees may also receive performance-based incentives, including commissions and discretionary bonuses, paid in cash or equity. The organization provides a comprehensive benefits program designed to support employee well-being, such as healthcare coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, and financial coaching. Additional benefits may include flexible work arrangements, professional development opportunities, and employee resource groups. The company is committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Equal Opportunity J.P. Morgan is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The organization does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. The company is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees' religious practices, mental health needs, and physical disabilities. We believe that a diverse workforce fosters innovation, drives better decision-making, and reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to maintaining an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.