UI Lead Software Engineer
Company: JPMorganChase
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
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 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. Job
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
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills 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. Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and
skills 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).
FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE ACT: This position is subject to Section
19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. As such, an employment
offer for this position is contingent on JPMorganChase’s review of
criminal conviction history, including pretrial diversions or
program entries.
Keywords: JPMorganChase, South San Francisco , UI Lead Software Engineer, IT / Software / Systems , Palo Alto, California
