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Sr Lead Software Engineer DIGITAL PLATFORM & SERVICES

J.P. Morgan

J.P. Morgan

Software Engineering
London, UK · Glasgow, UK
Posted on Jan 14, 2026

When you mentor and advise multiple technical teams and move financial technologies forward, it’s a big challenge with big impact. You were made for this.

As a Senior Manager of Software Engineering at JPMorganChase within the Digital Identity Team, you serve in a leadership role by providing technical coaching and advisory for multiple technical teams, as well as anticipate the needs and potential dependencies of other functions within the firm. As an expert in your field, your insights influence budget and technical considerations to advance operational efficiencies and functionalities.

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of UI engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
  • Oversee UI development projects from conception to delivery, ensuring timelines, quality standards, and business objectives are met.
  • Provide technical direction on UI architecture, design patterns, and best practices. Review code and design documents to ensure high quality and maintainability.
  • Work closely with product managers, designers, backend engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver seamless and user-centric interfaces.
  • Participate in hiring, onboarding, and training of new UI engineers. Identify skill gaps and provide opportunities for professional growth.
  • Define and implement development processes, workflows, and tools to improve efficiency, code quality, and team productivity.
  • Set clear goals and expectations for team members, conduct regular performance reviews, and provide constructive feedback.
  • Develop and communicate a strategic vision for UI development aligned with business goals and user needs.
  • Ensure robust testing, accessibility, and usability standards are met across all UI deliverables.
  • Communicate project status, risks, and technical decisions to senior leadership and other stakeholders.
  • Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in UI/UX. Encourage innovation and continuous improvement within the team.
  • Manage team resources, budgets, and vendor relationships as needed.

Required skills

  • Expertise in React and Modern Frontend Technologies: Deep proficiency in React, JavaScript/TypeScript, and related libraries and tools, with a proven track record of building complex, large-scale web applications.
  • Architectural Design and Platform Thinking: Strong ability to design and evolve scalable, maintainable, and clean UI architectures, with a platform mindset focused on reusable components, modularity, and long-term sustainability.
  • Performance Optimization and Resiliency: Advanced skills in optimizing web application performance, ensuring robustness and resiliency through efficient rendering, state management, and error handling strategies.
  • Code Quality, Testing, and Best Practices: Mastery of coding standards, automated testing, code reviews, and best practices for maintainable, high-quality, and accessible UI code.
  • Collaboration and Technical Leadership: Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience mentoring engineers, driving cross-functional initiatives, and translating business requirements into technical solutions.


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


J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.
As a Sr Manager of SW Engineering within the Digital Identity Team, you lead by providing Tech coaching and advisory for multiple teams