Senior Lead Software Engineer - React Native

JPMorgan Chase · LONDON, LONDON, United Kingdom

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Full-timeLeadJul 2026 · checked today

We know that people want great value combined with an excellent experience from a bank they can trust, so we launched our digital bank, Chase UK, to revolutionize mobile banking with seamless journeys that our customers love. We're already trusted by millions in the US and we're quickly catching up in the UK – but how we do things here is a little different. We're building the bank of the future from scratch, channeling our start-up mentality every step of the way – meaning you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact.

As a Lead Software Engineer - Front-End Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the International Consumer Bank, you will be a part of a flat-structure organization. Your responsibilities are to deliver end-to-end cutting-edge solutions in the form of cloud-native microservices architecture applications leveraging the latest technologies and the best industry practices. You are expected to be involved in the design and architecture of the solutions while also focusing on the entire SDLC lifecycle stages.

Job responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
Create and maintain clean, efficient, and reusable codebase.
Conduct thorough testing to ensure robustness and reliability of applications.
Troubleshoot and debug issues, ensuring smooth application functionality.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders to gather requirements and provide progress updates.
Mentor junior developers, providing guidance on best practices and code reviews.
Stay updated with the latest industry trends and best practices in mobile development.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance development processes and workflows.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

Proficiency in React framework
Building applications using React Native in TypeScript or JavaScript
Native application development across Android / iOS in Kotlin / Swift
Understanding of REST APIs and GraphQL
Ability to write testable, clean JavaScript code
Comfortable working with projects partially or fully using TypeScript
Using latest React features such as Suspense and Hooks
End to end testing applications with Detox / Appium / WebdriverIO / Playwright
Extensive experience in modern web development, including responsive design and performance optimization
Hands-on experience with design systems, component libraries, and implementing consistent UI/UX across large-scale applications

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

Formal training or certification on JavaScript concepts and proficient advanced experience

Strong knowledge of JavaScript, TypeScript, and ES6+ syntax

Familiarity with writing unit tests
Ability to work in a dynamic, agile environment within a geographically distributed team
Ability to focus on promptly addressing customer needs

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

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