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DescriptionJunior Frontend Engineer – Enterprise Retirement FinTechRole Summary Join our frontend engineering team to build intuitive, high-performance user interfaces for enterprise retirement platforms serving millions of customers. As a Junior Frontend Engineer, you will develop React and Angular applications, implement modern UI patterns, and contribute to delivering secure, accessible financial applications. This role offers hands-on experience with cutting-edge frontend technologies, state management, performance optimization, and secure coding practices within a regulated financial environment.Key Responsibilities● Develop and maintain React and Angular components for retirement account dashboards, contribution workflows, and investment portfolio interfaces.● Implement responsive, accessible user interfaces following WCAG 2.1 AA standards ensuring usability for all customers.● Build reusable UI components and integrate them into design systems for consistency across applications.● Implement state management solutions using Redux, Zustand, or React Context for application-wide data handling.● Integrate APIs using Axios, React Query, SWR, and Apollo Client for efficient data fetching and caching.● Develop data visualization components using Ag-Grid Community Edition, , Recharts, and for financial data presentation.● Implement client-side and server-side rendering patterns using for optimal performance and SEO.● Contribute to performance optimization efforts including code splitting, lazy loading, and bundle size reduction.● Work with BFF services to support frontend data aggregation and transformation needs.● Implement real-time features using WebSockets and for live market updates and notifications.● Write comprehensive unit and integration tests using Jest, React Testing Library, and Cypress.● Follow secure coding practices to prevent XSS, CSRF, and other vulnerabilities in customer-facing applications.● Implement authentication and authorization flows following OAuth2/OIDC best practices.● Collaborate with designers, backend engineers, and product teams to deliver compliant, user-centric features.● Participate in code reviews, learning from senior engineers to improve code quality and technical skills.● Maintain technical documentation for components and features developed.Required Skills and Experience● 3-5 years of professional frontend development experience building production web applications. Exposure to web analytics implementations.● Strong proficiency in React including Hooks, Context API, and component lifecycle with practical production experience.● Working knowledge of Angular including components, services, RxJS, and dependency injection.● Solid TypeScript and JavaScript (ES6+) skills with understanding of modern language features and type safety.● Experience with state management libraries: Redux, Zustand, or React Context.● Hands-on experience with data fetching libraries: React Query, SWR, Axios, or Apollo Client for GraphQL integration.● Proficiency with React Router for client-side routing and navigation.● Experience implementing data visualization using Ag-Grid Community Edition, Recharts, , or ● Exposure to for SSR/SSG implementations and understanding of rendering strategies.● Working knowledge of modern CSS including CSS-in-JS, CSS modules, Tailwind CSS, or SCSS.● Familiarity with build tools and bundlers: Webpack, Vite, or similar toolchains.● Understanding of for building simple BFF services or middleware components.● Experience with real-time communication using WebSockets or ● Knowledge of web accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1) including semantic HTML, ARIA attributes, and keyboard navigation.● Understanding of frontend security best practices including XSS prevention, CSRF protection, and secure authentication patterns.● Familiarity with OAuth2/OIDC authentication flows and JWT token handling.● Experience with testing frameworks: Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress, or Playwright.● Proficiency with Git version control and collaborative development workflows.● Understanding of responsive design, mobile-first development, and cross-browser compatibility.Preferred Qualifications● Experience in fintech, banking, retirement services, or regulated financial environments.● Familiarity with compliance requirements (ERISA, SEC) and their impact on frontend development.● Understanding of GraphQL schema design and query optimization.● Experience with component libraries and design systems using Storybook.● Knowledge of progressive web apps (PWA) and service workers.● Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.● Familiarity with frontend monitoring tools (Sentry, LogRocket, Dynatrace RUM).��� Understanding of performance profiling using Chrome DevTools and Lighthouse.Technical Stack● Frameworks: React 18+, Angular 12+, 13+● Languages: TypeScript, JavaScript (ES2022+), HTML5, CSS3● State Management: Redux (Redux Toolkit), Zustand, React Context API● Data Fetching: React Query, SWR, Axios, Apollo Client (GraphQL)● Routing: React Router v6+● Data Visualization: Ag-Grid Community Edition, , Recharts, ● Real-time: WebSockets, ● Build Tools: Webpack 5, Vite, ESBuild● Testing: Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress, Playwright● Backend: , (for BFF services)● Styling: CSS Modules, styled-components, Tailwind CSS, SCSS● Authentication: OAuth2/OIDC, JWT● Version Control: Git, GitHub/GitLab● Cloud: AWS or Azure deployment environmentsSecurity and Compliance Focus● Follow secure coding practices preventing common vulnerabilities (XSS, CSRF, injection attacks).● Implement authentication flows securely with proper token storage and session management.● Handle PII and sensitive financial data according to regulatory requirements.● Implement Content Security Policy (CSP) and secure HTTP headers.● Participate in security-focused code reviews and apply feedback.● Ensure input validation and output encoding to prevent security vulnerabilities.● Follow principle of least privilege in frontend authorization implementations.● Maintain awareness of OWASP Top 10 and apply security best practices.Growth and Development● Work closely with senior engineers receiving mentorship on architecture, design patterns, and best practices.● Participate in knowledge sharing sessions, technical workshops, and team learning initiatives.● Contribute to improving frontend engineering standards and tooling.● Develop expertise in fintech domain including retirement accounts, compliance, and regulatory requirements.● Opportunity for career progression to mid-level and senior frontend engineering roles.You Will Thrive Here If You:● Are passionate about building high-quality, accessible, and secure user interfaces.● Value code quality, testing, and maintainable software practices.● Enjoy learning new technologies and continuously improving technical skills.● Thrive in collaborative environments working with cross-functional teams.● Demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.● Are committed to user experience excellence and accessibility for all users.● Understand the importance of security and compliance in financial applications.Success Factors: Metrics for success measurement in this roleCategoryMetricTargetMeasurement MethodDelivery & VelocityStory point completion rate≥75% of assigned story points delivered per sprintTrack sprint commitments vs actual delivery in Agile toolsDelivery & VelocityFeature completion timeComplete assigned features within estimated timeframes ±25%Monitor ticket/task completion times from assignment to deploymentDelivery & VelocityCode commit frequencyMinimum 3-5 meaningful commits per weekGit repository analytics tracking commit patternsPerformance - Core Web VitalsLargest Contentful Paint (LCP)