Lead Front End Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (Jersey City, NJ)
Location: Jersey City, NJ
Type: Full Time
Created: 2021-12-08 05:00:33
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As an experienced member of our Software Engineering Group, we look first and foremost for people who are passionate around solving business problems through innovation and engineering practices. You'll be required to apply your depth of knowledge and expertise to all aspects of the software development lifecycle, as well as partner continuously with your many stakeholders on a daily basis to stay focused on common goals. We embrace a culture of experimentation and constantly strive for improvement and learning. You'll work in a collaborative, trusting, thought-provoking environment-one that encourages diversity of thought and creative solutions that are in the best interests of our customers globally.
We are looking for a skilled Senior Front End Software Engineer to join our front-end development team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing user interface components using React.js concepts and workflows such as Redux, Flux, and Webpack. You will also be responsible for profiling and improving front-end performance and documenting our front-end codebase.
To ensure success as a Senior Front End Software Engineer, you should have in-depth knowledge of JavaScript and React concepts, excellent front-end coding skills, and a good understanding of progressive web applications. Ultimately, a top-class Senior Front End Software Engineer should be able to design and build modern user interface components to enhance application performance.
This role requires a wide variety of strengths and capabilities, including:
Responsibilities: * Developing and implementing highly-responsive user interface components using React concepts. * Developing and implementing front-end architecture to support user interface concepts. * Building reusable components and front-end libraries for future use * Translating PSDs and wireframes into high quality code * Optimizing components for maximum performance across a vast array of web-capable devices and browsers * Meeting with the development team to discuss user interface ideas and applications * Monitoring and improving front-end performance. * Documenting application changes and developing updates
This role requires a wide variety of strengths and capabilities, including: * BS/BA degree or equivalent experience * Expertise in application, data, and infrastructure architecture disciplines * Advanced knowledge of architecture and design across all systems * Proficiency in multiple modern programming languages * Knowledge of industry-wide technology trends and best practices * Keen understanding of financial control and budget management * Ability to work in large, collaborative teams to achieve organizational goals * Passionate about building an innovative culture * Strong proficiency in JavaScript, including DOM manipulation and the JavaScript object mode * Thorough understanding of React.js and its core principles * Experience with popular React.js workflows (such as Flux or Redux) * Preferred to have experience in Javascript, CSS, HTML, and Photoshop (any wireframing tool) * Experience with data structure libraries (e.g., Immutable.js) * Knowledge of isomorphic React is a plus * Familiarity with RESTful APIs * Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON Web Token * Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tools * Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements * A knack for benchmarking and optimization * Familiarity with code versioning tools {{such as Git, SVN, and Mercurial}}
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 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 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. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
The health and safety of our colleagues, candidates, clients and communities has been a top priority in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. JPMorgan Chase was awarded the "WELL Health-Safety Rating" for all of our 6,200 locations globally based on our operational policies, maintenance protocols, stakeholder engagement and emergency plans to address a post-COVID-19 environment.As a part of our commitment to health and safety, we have implemented various COVID-related health and safety requirements for our workforce. These requirements may include sharing information in the firm's vaccine record tool, vaccination or regular testing, mask wearing, social distancing and daily health checks. Requirements may change in the future with the evolving public health landscape. JPMorgan Chase will consider accommodation requests.
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