Lead Data UI Developer

Overview

You will join a dynamic and innovative team responsible for building user-centric digital platforms and applications that deliver insights from complex financial data. Our team works at the intersection of technology, design, and business, ensuring that our solutions meet the highest standards of usability, performance, and scalability.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the UI Architect, driving the design and implementation of front-end solutions using  and other modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Collaborate with UX designers to translate Figma layouts into high-quality, production-ready applications.
• Define and enforce UI/UX design principles, coding standards, and best practices for responsive, accessible, and scalable applications.
• Partner closely with stakeholders across Program management, Engineering, and Data Operations teams to gather requirements, manage expectations, and deliver solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Architect and oversee the end-to-end UI design and development lifecycle, from concept to deployment.
• Optimize applications for performance, security, and maintainability.
• Mentor developers and foster a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and design-thinking within the team.
• Apply domain expertise to effectively model, visualize, and interact with financial data within applications.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on expertise in  and proficiency with other JavaScript-based frameworks (e.g., Angular, , ).
• Strong experience with Figma (or similar design tools), with the ability to translate UI/UX designs into functional, pixel-perfect applications.
• Deep understanding of front-end architecture, component-based design, and state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Zustand, or MobX).
• Track record of stakeholder management with excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• Solid knowledge of financial data systems and prior experience in building UI solutions in the financial services domain.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and the ability to balance technical rigor with business needs.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Design, or a related field with 10+ years of experience

What we offer you

• Transparent compensation schemes and comprehensive employee benefits, tailored to your location, ensuring your financial security, health, and overall wellbeing.

• Flexible working arrangements, advanced technology, and collaborative workspaces.

• A culture of high performance and innovation where we experiment with new ideas and take responsibility for achieving results.

• A global network of talented colleagues, who inspire, support, and share their expertise to innovate and deliver for our clients.

• Global Orientation program to kickstart your journey, followed by access to our platform, LinkedIn Learning Pro and tailored learning opportunities for ongoing skills development.

• Multi-directional career paths that offer professional growth and development through new challenges, internal mobility and expanded roles.

• We actively nurture an environment that builds a sense of inclusion belonging and connection, including eight Employee Resource Groups. All Abilities, Asian Support Network, Black Leadership Network, Climate Action Network, Hola MSCI, Pride & Allies, Women in Tech, and Women's Leadership Forum.

At MSCI we are passionate about what we do, and we are inspired by our purpose – to power better investment decisions. You'll be part of an industry-leading network of creative, curious, and entrepreneurial pioneers. This is a space where you can challenge yourself, set new standards and perform beyond expectations for yourself, our clients, and our industry.

MSCI is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. With over 50 years of expertise in research, data, and technology, we power better investment decisions by enabling clients to understand and analyze key drivers of risk and return and confidently build more effective portfolios. We create industry-leading research-enhanced solutions that clients use to gain insight into and improve transparency across the investment process.

MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected parental leave), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. MSCI is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please email and indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Please note, this e-mail is intended only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation; it is not intended for other inquiries.

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