Senior Front-End Developer, Design Systems

Salary: $95,000 - 209,000 per year Requirements: We are looking for 8+ years of experience as a Front-End Developer, with substantial exposure to design system work. We need advanced proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript. We require deep expertise in modern front-end frameworks, including Angular and React. We expect strong command of CSS, including preprocessors, advanced styling techniques, CSS variables, variable stacking, and robust color systems. We seek extensive experience with Web Components in large-scale systems. We need a proven track record of scaling design systems, managing complex theming architectures, and delivering smooth production releases. We expect a solid understanding of version management and library dependency management within a component library environment. We value experience with packaged version control for design system assets. We are looking for a passion for high-quality documentation and for creating working code demonstrations that clearly explain component usage. We need excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. We want someone with a sharp eye for visual and interactive detail, a strong grasp of user interaction patterns, and the ability to work closely with designers to translate design intent into intuitive, user-focused solutions. Bonus experience includes work in Financial Services or FinTech, contributions to open-source design systems or component libraries, collaboration with UX designers, advanced interaction design knowledge, and use of AI to support your work and others work. Responsibilities: We will ask you to lead the development and evolution of our design system, with an emphasis on reusability, scalability, and maintainability. You will architect and implement web components that form the foundation of our user interfaces. You will drive advanced theming solutions to support multiple brand identities and user preferences using CSS variables, variable stacking, and sophisticated color systems. You will manage the full lifecycle of design system components, from development through production release, versioning, and ongoing upkeep. You will oversee library and package dependency management to maintain a stable and efficient development environment. You will collaborate closely with design, product, and engineering teams to convert design principles into technical solutions. You will promote best practices in front-end development, performance, and accessibility. You will mentor and support other developers on design system principles and implementation. You will develop, collaborate on, and maintain strong documentation, components, and guidelines for designers and developers. You will create working code demonstrations to showcase component usage and capabilities. You will contribute to delivering elegant, performant user interfaces that make a meaningful impact on product development. Technologies: AI Angular Architect CSS Support JavaScript React TypeScript Web UX UI Design Frontend More: We are BNY, a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, influencing nearly 20% of the worlds investible assets. We are working with hackajob to connect with exceptional professionals for this role. Our culture is designed to support growth and success, and our teams use cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients and deliver transformative solutions that shape industries and communities worldwide. We offer a competitive compensation package, with a base salary expected between $95,000 and $209,000 per year at the start of employment, plus potential additional compensation such as commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and company-sponsored benefits. We are recognized as a destination for innovators, where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent, and we invite you to help power the future of finance. last updated 35 week of 2026