Senior Front End Developer

Job Description

SS&C GIDS

SS&C is the largest global investor service provider, servicing more than 55 million investors. Continually investing in global technology and services across the spectrum of distribution channels including: Asset Managers, Financial Advisors, Wealth Managers and large financial institutions such as Banks and Insurers.

Global Investor and Distribution Solutions (GIDS) is the business unit offering this role. GIDS delivers global omni-channel investor servicing, including contact centre, using digital services.

About the Role:

We are seeking a talented and experienced UI Developer with strong Angular skills to join our Digital Development team. In this role, you will be responsible for creating intuitive and responsive user interfaces for our digital investment products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement UI components that provide seamless user experiences for our clients. As part of a fast-paced and dynamic environment, you will play a crucial role in shaping the front-end architecture of our digital solutions.

Your Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain responsive and user-friendly web applications using Angular.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers, product managers, and back-end developers to deliver high-quality front-end solutions that meet business and client requirements.
• Implement reusable and modular UI components that align with best practices and design standards.
• Optimize web applications for maximum speed, performance, and scalability.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including planning, coding, testing, debugging, and deployment.
• Work closely with back-end developers to ensure seamless integration between front-end and back-end services.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and frameworks to continuously enhance the user interface and user experience.
• Conduct code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards and maintaining a high level of code quality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve UI-related issues, improving overall product reliability and user satisfaction.

Your Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience as a UI developer, with a strong focus on Angular development.
• Proficient in Angular (latest versions), TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
• Experience with responsive design and mobile-first development practices.
• Strong understanding of UI/UX principles, with the ability to create visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and how to integrate them into front-end applications.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with a commitment to delivering high-quality software.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in an Agile environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the financial services industry, particularly with investment or fintech products.
• Familiarity with front-end build tools and task runners, such as Webpack, npm, or Angular CLI.
• Knowledge of testing frameworks like Jasmine, Karma, or Protractor.
• Experience with other front-end frameworks or libraries, such as React or Vue.js.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices