Lead Software Engineer - Design Engineering (Design System)

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors.
Frontend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Finance

Description For Lead Software Engineer - Design Engineering (Design System)

Join JPMorganChase's business accelerator team, a hub of innovation and customer-centric product development. As a Lead Software Engineer, you'll be part of a new B2B organisation focused on creating engaging digital experiences. You'll work with a diverse team, contributing to design systems and ensuring a balance of interaction design, accessibility, and visual UI design.

The role involves leading the creation and maintenance of design system requirements, facilitating code reviews, and ensuring system quality. You'll work closely with designers and stakeholders to maintain consistency and bridge the gap between design and engineering. The position requires expertise in front-end development, system thinking, and modern web technologies.

You'll be part of the Corporate Technology team, developing applications and providing tech support across global finance, corporate treasury, risk management, and other corporate functions. The team is specifically built to meet evolving technology needs and controls agenda.

This is an opportunity to shape the future of financial services through innovative design systems and technical leadership. You'll work in a collaborative environment that values intellectual curiosity and customer-centric product development. The role offers the chance to impact how JPMorgan Chase delivers digital experiences across its global platform.

The position combines technical expertise with strategic thinking, requiring someone who can not only build robust design systems but also understand how they contribute to broader business objectives. You'll work in London, collaborating with teams across the organization to create consistent, accessible, and engaging user experiences.

Benefits include working with cutting-edge technologies, contributing to major financial services products, and being part of a global leader in financial services. JPMorgan Chase values diversity and inclusion, making reasonable accommodations for employees' needs and fostering an equal opportunity environment.

Last updated 9 days ago

Responsibilities For Lead Software Engineer - Design Engineering (Design System)

  • Lead the creation of new design system requirements and features
  • Lead Design System Governance, facilitate peer code reviews and QAs
  • Contribute and maintain the design system: design tokens, variables, Figma
  • Collaborate closely with designers to integrate new tokens and maintain consistency
  • Lead design system documentation
  • Work collaboratively with design leadership
  • Work closely with other teams and stakeholders
  • Bridge the gap between design and engineering

Requirements For Lead Software Engineer - Design Engineering (Design System)

React
TypeScript
JavaScript
  • Formal training or certification on systems thinking and front-end development
  • Solid understanding of various design systems
  • Evidence of successful development and delivery of web products
  • Expertise in JavaScript, HTML, CSS and web development fundamentals
  • Experience in modern web technologies including React and TypeScript
  • Strong team collaboration skills
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Experience with Figma variables (preferred)
  • Experience using data and customer insights (preferred)

Benefits For Lead Software Engineer - Design Engineering (Design System)

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
  • Medical Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • 401k
  • Parental Leave
  • Equal opportunity employer
  • Reasonable accommodations for employees

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