Front-End Architect Lead - NEW YORK, Hybrid

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Job Overview

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Front-End Architect to lead the technical direction of our Market Data applications' user interfaces and user experiences. This role will be instrumental in defining and implementing front-end architecture strategies, establishing best practices, and mentoring development teams. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of modern web technologies, a proven track record of architecting complex front-end systems, and excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Define and implement the overall front-end architecture strategy for our Market Data applications.
• Establish and promote front-end development best practices, coding standards, and design patterns.
• Evaluate and select appropriate front-end technologies and frameworks.
• Design and implement reusable UI components and libraries.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to ensure seamless integration of design and functionality.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to front-end development teams.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure the quality of front-end code.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in front-end development and architecture.
• Drive innovation and explore new approaches to improve user experience and development efficiency.
• Collaborate with backend architects and other stakeholders to ensure alignment of front-end and backend systems.
• Oversee the performance, scalability, and security of front-end applications.

Required Skills:

• 12+ years of experience in front-end development with at least 3 years in an architectural role.
• Deep understanding of modern JavaScript frameworks, preferably in React.
• Expertise in architecting complex front-end applications using component-based architectures, micro-frontends, or other relevant patterns.
• Strong understanding of web performance optimization techniques and accessibility standards.
• Experience with various state management solutions and data fetching strategies.
• Proficiency in designing and implementing reusable UI components and libraries.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and mentorship skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker) and cloud platforms (OpenShift/Cloud Foundry/AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience with monorepo or multi-repo strategies for managing front-end codebases.
• Contributions to open-source projects or front-end communities.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience. Master's degree preferred.

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Applications Development

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location:

New York New York United States

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$176,720.00 - $265,080.00

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Aug 11, 2025

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