What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Front End Engineer position at Fisher Investments?
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Senior Front End / Web Performance Engineer to join our team. You will have extensive experience in headless CMS architecture, Content Delivery Networks (CDN), and front-end optimization. You will focus on ensuring the performance, scalability, and reliability of our digital platforms while delivering exceptional user experiences. You will report to the Digital Engineering Manager.
The Day-to-Day
We work for a bigger purpose: bettering the investment universe. We take great pride in our inclusive culture, our learning and development framework customized for every employee, and our Great Place to Work Certification. It's the people that make the Fisher purpose possible, and we invest in them by offering exceptional benefits like:
We are looking for an experienced Senior Front End / Web Performance Engineer to join our team. You will have extensive experience in headless CMS architecture, Content Delivery Networks (CDN), and front-end optimization. You will focus on ensuring the performance, scalability, and reliability of our digital platforms while delivering exceptional user experiences. You will report to the Digital Engineering Manager.
The Day-to-Day
- Develop scalable, modular, and reusable front-end components using React (Next.js) and TypeScript
- Implement server-side rendering (SSR) and static site generation (SSG) to improve site speed and SEO
- Integrate and optimize headless CMS platforms (SitecoreXM or equivalent) for dynamic content management
- Collaborate with backend teams to ensure seamless API integration (REST/GraphQL) for structured content delivery
- Improve front-end load times, rendering efficiency, and page responsiveness using modern performance optimization techniques
- Implement lazy loading, asset bundling, and caching strategies to reduce network requests and improve site performance
- Conduct Lighthouse, WebPageTest, and Core Web Vitals audits to identify and resolve performance issues
- Optimize image loading, font rendering, and third-party script execution to enhance the user experience
- Develop mobile-first, responsive, and accessible user interfaces, ensuring compliance with WCAG 2.1 and ADA standards
- Work closely with UI/UX designers to refine animations, micro-interactions, and overall user experience
- Implement SEO and metadata best practices to improve site discoverability.
- Minimum 5 years of experience developing front-end applications for large-scale, content-driven platforms
- Expertise in React (Next.js), TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6 ), and CSS frameworks (TailwindCSS, Styled Components, Material UI, Chakra UI)
- Strong experience integrating headless CMS platforms (SitecoreXM or equivalent)
- In-depth understanding of SSR, SSG, hydration strategies, and frontend caching mechanisms
- Experience optimizing web performance using CDN-based caching (Cloudflare, Akamai, CloudFront)
- Familiarity with GraphQL and RESTful APIs for structured content integration
- Proficiency in frontend security best practices, including OAuth 2.0, JWT authentication, and CORS policies
- Experience with CI/CD automation, GitHub Actions, and frontend testing (Jest, Cypress, Playwright)
- Experience working with multi-language, multi-region CMS architectures
- Familiarity with Sitecore JSS or other headless CMS frameworks
- Strong experience in SEO best practices, metadata management, and structured data (JSON-LD, Schema.org)
- Background in A/B testing frameworks and personalization strategies for content optimization
- Experience with server-side rendering (SSR) or static site generation (SSG)
- Knowledge of SEO best practices and web accessibility standards (WCAG)
- Familiarity with edge computing and serverless architecture
- $140,000 - $170,000 base salary per year in the state of WA - New hires should expect to start at the lower end of the range depending on experience
- Eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance
We work for a bigger purpose: bettering the investment universe. We take great pride in our inclusive culture, our learning and development framework customized for every employee, and our Great Place to Work Certification. It's the people that make the Fisher purpose possible, and we invest in them by offering exceptional benefits like:
- 100% paid medical, dental and vision premiums for you and your qualifying dependents
- A 50% 401(k) match, up to the IRS maximum
- 20 days of PTO, plus 10 paid holidays
- Family Support programs including 8 week Paid Primary Caregiver Leave, $10,000 fertility, family forming, and hormonal health assistance, and back-up child, adult, and elder care
- This is an in-office role. Based on your role, tenure, and performance eligibility you may have the opportunity to participate in our hybrid work from home program. This program is subject to change.
Salary : $140,000 - $170,000
