Software Engineer III - React/TS or full-stack - JPM Transact

Location: LONDON, United Kingdom

Job Family: Software Engineering

About the Role

At JPMorgan Chase, we are at the forefront of financial innovation, and our JPM Transact team is revolutionizing global foreign exchange (FX) platforms. As a Software Engineer III in React/TS or full-stack development, you will join a dynamic group in London to build cutting-edge UI solutions that empower traders and institutions worldwide. Leveraging modern tools like React and TypeScript, you will tackle complex challenges in real-time transaction processing, ensuring our platform delivers seamless, secure, and scalable experiences in the fast-paced financial services industry. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a critical component of JPMorgan's global operations, where precision and innovation directly impact market efficiency. Your primary focus will be on designing intuitive user interfaces that integrate with sophisticated backend systems, handling high-frequency FX data and compliance requirements unique to the financial sector. You will collaborate with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers in an agile environment, iterating on features that enhance usability for diverse global users. At JPMorgan Chase, we prioritize engineering excellence, and you will participate in code reviews, performance optimizations, and the adoption of best practices to maintain our platform's reliability amid evolving regulatory landscapes like MiFID II. This position is ideal for a seasoned engineer passionate about fintech, offering exposure to advanced technologies and the chance to influence strategic initiatives at one of the world's leading financial institutions. Join us in London to drive the future of FX trading, where your expertise in React/TS or full-stack development will help shape secure, innovative solutions that support JPMorgan Chase's commitment to client success and operational resilience.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop innovative UI components using React and TypeScript for the JPM Transact FX platform
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate frontend solutions with backend services
• Implement responsive and accessible user interfaces that handle high-volume FX transactions
• Optimize application performance and ensure scalability for global user base
• Conduct code reviews, testing, and debugging to maintain code quality and security standards
• Work with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Stay updated on modern web technologies and apply them to solve complex financial challenges
• Contribute to the platform's evolution by proposing improvements in usability and efficiency
• Ensure compliance with JPMorgan's risk management and data privacy protocols

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of professional software engineering experience
• Strong proficiency in React.js and TypeScript for building scalable user interfaces
• Experience in full-stack development, including backend technologies like Java or Node.js
• Demonstrated ability to work in agile environments within financial services
• Understanding of foreign exchange (FX) markets and transaction processing systems
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail in high-stakes environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with JPMorgan Chase's internal tools or similar enterprise platforms
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance in financial services (e.g., MiFID II, Dodd-Frank)
• Prior work on global trading platforms or real-time data systems
• Master's degree in a relevant technical field
• Contributions to open-source projects involving UI/UX in fintech

Required Skills

• React.js and TypeScript proficiency
• Full-stack development experience
• JavaScript/ES6+ and modern frontend frameworks
• API integration and RESTful services
• Agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines
• Version control with Git
• Problem-solving in complex systems
• Knowledge of FX trading and financial instruments
• UI/UX design principles
• Security best practices in fintech
• Team collaboration and communication
• Analytical thinking for data-driven decisions
• Adaptability to fast-paced environments
• Testing frameworks like Jest or Cypress
• Cloud platforms (e.g., AWS or Azure) familiarity

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonuses
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Generous retirement savings plan with company matching
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and parental leave
• Professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement and certifications
• Employee wellness programs and gym membership discounts
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements in London
• Access to JPMorgan's global mobility programs and career advancement paths

JP Morgan Chase is an equal opportunity employer.