Senior Web Developer (Frontend Focus), VP

State Street

  • Cambridge
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 24 days ago
Who we are looking forWe are looking for a skilled Senior Web Developer (Frontend Focus) to join our strategic initiative. This role will focus on designing and developing modern, highly interactive web applications that support this new initiative. The ideal candidate should be a seasoned web developer with strong problem-solving skills and technical leadership, a deep understanding of web technologies & standards, and be passionate about building elegant, high-performance, and scalable web applications.What you will be responsible forAs Senior Web Developer, you will have the following key responsibilities
  • Frontend Development: Develop and maintain modern web applications, primarily using Angular.
  • Code Quality & Best Practices: Ensure high-quality, maintainable code with best practices in architecture, design, and development.
  • Testing & Automation: Implement and maintain frontend unit tests and end-to-end (E2E) tests to ensure application reliability.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with backend developers, UX/UI designers, product managers, and other stakeholders to translate requirements into fully functional features.
  • Performance Optimization: Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility.
  • Technology Exploration: Stay up to date with emerging web technologies (frameworks/libraries) and contribute to new project decisions.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Clearly communicate technical concepts and project updates to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Mentorship & Leadership: Mentor junior developers, conduct code reviews, and help maintain a high-performance engineering culture.
What we valueThese skills will help you succeed in this role
  • Proficiency in Angular (experience with React or Vue.js is a plus).
  • Solid knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
  • Strong understanding of modern web standards and techniques.
  • Experience with frontend testing frameworks, including Jest, Playwright and Cypress.
  • Proficient in version control using Git.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate efficiently with different stakeholders.
Education & Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of full-time experience in web development, with a primary focus on frontend.
  • Successful stories in frontend architecture and design from the ground up.
  • Experience in responsive design and web performance optimization.
  • Contribution to open-source projects is a plus.
Are you the right candidate? Yes!We truly believe in the power that comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences our employees bring with them. Although each vacancy details what we are looking for, we don’t necessarily need you to fulfil all of them when applying. If you like change and innovation, seek to see the bigger picture, make data driven decisions and are a good team player, you could be a great fit.Why this role is important to usOur technology function, Global Technology Services (GTS), is vital to State Street and is the key enabler for our business to deliver data and insights to our clients. We’re driving the company’s digital transformation and expanding business capabilities using industry best practices and advanced technologies such as cloud, artificial intelligence and robotics process automation.We offer a collaborative environment where technology skills and innovation are valued in a global organization. We’re looking for top technical talent to join our team and deliver creative technology solutions that help us become an end-to-end, next-generation financial services company.Join us if you want to grow your technical skills, solve real problems and make your mark on our industry.About State StreetWhat we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.Salary Range: $120,000 - $187,500 AnnualThe range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.Job Application Disclosure:It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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