Senior Frontend Developer

About The Company BNY is a leading global financial services organization that plays a pivotal role in the international financial ecosystem. With a rich history of innovation and excellence, BNY manages nearly 20% of the world's investible assets, providing a broad range of banking and financial solutions to clients worldwide. The company is renowned for its commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and data analytics to deliver transformative solutions. BNY fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth, making it a preferred destination for talented professionals seeking to make a significant impact in the financial industry. As a company dedicated to empowering communities and redefining industry standards, BNY offers a dynamic environment where ideas and talents converge to shape the future of finance. About The Role We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Front-End Developer to join our team at BNY. In this role, you will be instrumental in shaping and evolving our design system, ensuring it is scalable, reusable, and maintainable across various digital products. Your primary focus will be on developing web components that serve as the foundational building blocks for our user interfaces, supporting multiple brand identities and user preferences through advanced theming solutions. You will work closely with designers, product managers, and fellow developers to translate design principles into functional, high-quality code that enhances user experience and maintains consistency across applications. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead the development lifecycle of core components, manage dependencies, and contribute to documentation and demonstrations that facilitate seamless integration and usage by other teams. Your expertise will directly influence the efficiency and quality of our digital offerings, helping BNY maintain its reputation for technological excellence and innovative solutions in the financial sector. Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 8 years of experience in front-end development, with a significant focus on design system creation and management. You should have expert-level proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript, with deep expertise in modern front-end frameworks such as Angular and React. A strong command of CSS, including pre-processors, advanced styling techniques, CSS variables, and color systems, is essential. Experience working with Web Components and applying them at scale is highly desirable. You should have a proven track record of scaling design systems, managing complex theming architectures, and deploying components in production environments. Familiarity with version control, dependency management, and packaged assets within a component library context is required. Excellent communication skills, a keen eye for visual and interactive detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams are critical for success in this role. A passion for creating clear documentation and working code demonstrations is also highly valued. Responsibilities Lead the development and continuous evolution of BNY’s design system, emphasizing reusability, scalability, and maintainability of components.Architect and implement web components that serve as the core building blocks for user interfaces across various applications.Drive sophisticated theming solutions to support diverse brand identities and user preferences, utilizing CSS variables, variable stacking, and advanced color management techniques.Manage the full lifecycle of design system components, including development, deployment, versioning, and ongoing maintenance to ensure stability and consistency.Oversee library and package dependency management to maintain a stable and efficient development environment.Collaborate closely with design, product, and engineering teams to translate design concepts into technical solutions that meet business and user needs.Promote best practices in front-end development, focusing on performance optimization, accessibility, and responsive design.Mentor and guide junior developers and team members on design system principles, implementation strategies, and coding standards.Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, guidelines, and code demonstrations to facilitate effective component usage and integration.Participate in code reviews, contribute to team knowledge sharing, and stay updated on emerging front-end technologies and trends. Benefits BNY offers a competitive compensation package aligned with market standards, with the base salary for this role expected to range between $95,000 and $209,000 annually. The final compensation will be determined based on individual experience, skill set, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the total package may include performance-based bonuses, discretionary incentives, long-term incentive plans, and comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. Our culture emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and growth, providing employees with an environment that fosters continuous learning and development. BNY supports work-life balance through flexible work arrangements and promotes a diverse, inclusive workplace where all talents are valued. We invest in our employees' success by offering training programs, mentorship, and opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects that impact the future of finance. Equal Opportunity BNY is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic. We believe that a diverse workforce enhances our ability to innovate and serve our clients effectively. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status, and we are dedicated to providing a work environment where everyone can thrive and succeed.