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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Frontend Lead Software Engineer - **Company:** JPMorgan Chase & Co. - **Location:** Glasgow, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bootstrap (Software), Systems Development Life Cycle, Svelte, TypeScript, Web Standards, Google Cloud, Spring Cloud, ReactJS, Ios Frameworks, Vue.js, Webpack, AngularJS, Front End Software Development - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jpmc.fa.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/requisitions/preview/210786538 ## About the Role * Proven end-to-end autonomous ownership of complex frontend deliverables involving multiple teams and stakeholders * Deep, current expertise in a modern frontend stack (React, Vue, Svelte, Angular, or equivalent) with strong TypeScript fundamentals - comfortable across the stack and with modular or micro-frontend architectures * Experience working with a design system (Material, Fluent, Carbon, Radix, Bootstrap, or equivalent), partnering closely with UX and product design * Strong testing discipline (unit, integration, end-to-end) and familiarity with modern frontend build tooling (Vite, Turbopack, Webpack) * Experience designing and deploying scalable, resilient cloud-native applications on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud * Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage and resolve complex technical challenges independently Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills * Experience working within Financial Services or regulated technology environments * Experience partnering with design teams, translating style guides, and implementing modern web standards * Experience of engineering delivery using modern frontend SDLC frameworks, leveraging agentic practices * Ability to manage the risk and controls agenda across a technology portfolio ## Description As a Frontend Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Corporate & Investment Bank (CIB) Research Technology team, you will play a pivotal role in promoting frontend engineering excellence across the Research Platform. A large transformation of our client-facing platform is underway, and this role offers the opportunity to help shape its direction. You will leverage your full-stack expertise in a collaborative, high-performing environment to design, build, and enhance scalable, resilient solutions that support a rapidly evolving business. In this role, you will lead end-to-end engineering efforts that power the core capabilities of our platform, ensuring robust performance, reliability, and continuous improvement., * Lead and own end-to-end frontend deliverables across the Research Platform - from discovery through to architecture, delivery, and production * Architect frontend solutions in a platform-first approach, balancing the needs of our external clients, internal stakeholders, and partner teams * Collaborate with product managers and cross-functional engineering teams to translate complex business requirements into technical solutions * Advance our ability to deliver frontend strategically - shaping SDLC practices, delivery mechanisms, and UI frameworks that scale across the platform * Mentor and guide engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, continuous learning, and innovation * Uphold a disciplined engineering standard - strong engineering practices, testing, accessibility, and compliance awareness - ensuring quality is built in by default * Contribute to the evolution of the team's technology strategy, evaluating emerging tools and frameworks to bring value to the technology stack ## Related Videos - [Watch Tests Go Brrrr! : Getting Started with Cypress in ReactJS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/282-watch-tests-go-brrrr-getting-started-with-cypress-in-reactjs) - [Lessons learned from building a thriving Vue.js SaaS application](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1666-lessons-learned-from-building-a-thriving-vue-js-saas-application) - [Svelte ♥ TypeScript and so will you](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/493-svelte-typescript-and-so-will-you) - [But, you're not Facebook](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/378-but-you-re-not-facebook) - [On tour with heroes == Moving from Angular to WebComponents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/63-on-tour-with-heroes-moving-from-angular-to-webcomponents) - [Common Mistakes in Vue.js and How to Avoid Them](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/958-common-mistakes-in-vue-js-and-how-to-avoid-them) ## Related Articles - [The Best 7 Frontend Frameworks for Developers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/400-the-best-7-frontend-frameworks-for-developers-in-2025) - [Frontend Developer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/233-frontend-developer-salary-in-the-uk) - [What’s the Difference Between Frontend and Backend Development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/240-what-s-the-difference-between-frontend-and-backend-development) - [React Developer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/198-react-developer-salary-2023) - [16 Best Free React UI Libraries in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/148-16-best-free-react-ui-libraries-in-2025) - [Frontend Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/195-frontend-developer-salary-in-germany-2023)