Job Description

We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for you to take your software engineering career to the next level.
As a Lead Software Engineer: Front End at JPMorgan Chase within the Asset & Wealth Management, you will be a key member of an agile team, tasked with designing and delivering cutting-edge technology products that are secure, stable, and scalable. Your role involves transforming creative concepts into high-quality, interactive web interfaces utilizing front-end technologies and animation techniques, while ensuring that all solutions are optimized for SEO and ready for analytics integration.
Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with designers, product owners, and back-end engineers to create user-friendly, visually appealing, and performance-optimized interfaces.
• Develop responsive, high-performance front-end components using JavaScript, jQuery and modern animation frameworks.
• Ensure all front-end implementations are SEO-compliant and integrate seamlessly with analytics platforms for data-driven insights.
• Implement pixel-perfect designs with attention to detail and smooth user interactions.
• Apply CI/CD and DevOps best practices to streamline build, test, and deployment processes.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Contributes to software engineering communities of practice and events that explore new and emerging technologies
• Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
• Extensive hands-on experience working with JavaScript in professional environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in JavaScript, jQuery, React, HTML5, CSS3, and animation methods such as CSS animations and GSAP.
• In-depth knowledge of SEO best practices in front-end development.
• Comprehensive understanding of implementing accessibility-compliant solutions.
• Proven experience in integrating and setting up analytics platforms like Adobe Analytics.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, including tools like Jenkins and GitHub Actions.
• Foundational knowledge of the React ecosystem.
• Exceptional problem-solving capabilities and meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Understanding of AI principles with practical experience in incorporating AI-driven solutions into user interfaces.
• Experience collaborating in Agile/Scrum development environments.
• Ability to apply AI principles and integrate AI agents into front-end applications when appropriate.

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
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. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
Base Pay/Salary
Jersey City,NJ $152,000.00 - $215,000.00 / year

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