Principal Frontend Engineer

Job Title: Principal UI Engineer

Onsite 3-4 days per week, NYC

Salary: $200-&250k plus 10-15% Bonus normally

About the Role:

As a Principal UI Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering successful projects for our clients. You will lead high-performing teams, drive innovative solutions, and build strong client relationships. This position offers a unique opportunity to apply your expertise in modern web technologies to solve complex business challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership: Lead the design and development of user interfaces for complex applications using modern web technologies (e.g., Angular, React, Vue, TypeScript, JavaScript).
• Guide and mentor a team of UI Engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a technical architect, defining and implementing best practices for UI development.
• Contribute to the overall success of projects, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.
• Client Engagement:Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and technical expert.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their business needs and translate them into effective user experiences.
• Contribute to business development activities, including proposal development and client presentations.
• Innovation & Growth:Stay abreast of the latest industry trends and technologies.
• Actively participate in the UI engineering community, sharing knowledge and best practices.
• Contribute to the development of innovative solutions that enhance user experience and business value.
• Team Leadership & Development:Foster a positive and collaborative team environment.
• Guide and mentor team members on their professional development.
• Promote best practices in software development, including testing, quality assurance, and continuous integration.

Qualifications:

• 10 years of experience in designing and building complex, commercial-grade software applications.
• 5 years of experience leading Agile development teams.
• Proven experience in client-facing roles, ideally within finance, consulting, or a fast-paced startup environment.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript, with expertise in at least one modern frontend framework (e.g., Angular, React, Vue).
• Experience with cloud platforms and contemporary SDLC practices (e.g., continuous delivery).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for technology and a strong desire to learn and grow.
• Experience in capital markets or financial services is a significant plus.