Software engineer - front end

Join our mission to create a completely new, 100% digital bank that uses consumer feedback to truly meet customers’ best interests. Jenius Bank, a division of SMBC MANUBANK, and a member of SMBC Group, is being built by a close-knit and fun-loving team of financial services professionals and technology experts who came together for the challenge of building a full-service digital bank from scratch. We’re committed to doing it the right way for the customer and are growing rapidly. To learn more about our relationship to our parent company, visit our website.

The anticipated salary range for this role is between $85,000.00 and $170,000.00. The specific salary offered to an applicant will be based on their individual qualification, experiences, and analysis of current compensation paid in their geography and the market for similar roles at time of hire. The role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive award. In addition to cash compensation, SMBC MANUBANK offers a competitive portfolio of benefits to its employees.

Jenius Bank is strategically scaling up a portfolio of products and building extraordinary experiences. In 2023, we launched our first two products reaching $1 billion in deposits and over $700 million in loans, all before Jenius Bank’s first anniversary. We don’t plan to slow down, with ambitious growth plans and the capital necessary to execute a multi-year strategic plan. We have a start-up mindset paired with SMBC Group’s 400 years of history. SMBC Group has more than 150 offices and 86,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and is committed to creating new business to better serve customers in the rapidly evolving digital environment. Join us on the journey that has caught the attention of the Banking Dive, and more to reinvent banking where smarter banking translates to a richer life.

Job Summary

Seeking a senior front-end engineer to lead development of web storefront application for a digital banking platform. This role focuses on building performant, accessible, and user-centric websites using modern JavaScript frameworks. The engineer will work cross-functionally with product, design, and QA in an agile environment to deliver high-quality digital experiences.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Own full lifecycle of web development: design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance
• Collaborate with product, design, and QA teams to deliver scalable web solutions
• Optimize site performance and ensure compliance with accessibility standards
• Apply and advocate for modern web development best practices
• Maintain code quality through version control and agile workflows
  
  

Position Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or related field
• 5–6 years of technology experience, including 3–4 years in web development
• Advanced proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3, and TypeScript
• Strong experience with React, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, and CSS-based animations
• Familiarity with Contentful or similar CMS platforms
• Skilled in optimizing Core Web Vitals and responsive design
• Knowledge of WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards
• Proficient in Git and agile development methodologies
  
  

Preferred Experience

• TypeScript: Interfaces, generics, enums, and type safety
• Azure DevOps: CI/CD workflows and release pipeline management
• Web analytics: Google Analytics, Tag Manager, and related tools
• Financial services or fintech domain experience
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization
  
  

EOE STATEMENT

SMBC provides reasonable accommodations during candidacy for applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at [email protected].

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