Front End Architect, VP (Burlington)

Front End Architect - VP

We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Front End Architect to lead the architectural design and modernization of our web-based SaaS platform. You will play a key role in reimagining a native client application into a modern, scalable, cloud-native web interface, leveraging best-in-class frontend technologies and design patterns. This is an opportunity to influence the evolution of our platform while fostering innovation and collaboration across global engineering teams.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Own the front-end architectural vision and guide implementation of scalable, performant, and maintainable web applications.
• Lead the modernization effort of a native desktop client to a cloud-native, browser-based application using modern frontend frameworks.
• Define architecture strategies around modular UI composition, including adoption of micro-frontend architectures.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, backend architects, UX designers, and cross-functional teams to define and execute technical solutions aligned with business goals.
• Ensure best practices in performance optimization, accessibility, testing, and maintainability across frontend codebases.
• Drive innovation and productivity through evaluation and integration of AI-driven UI and DevOps tools.
• Guide and mentor engineering teams on frontend design patterns, componentization, and reusable architecture principles.
• Evaluate and recommend tools, frameworks, and technologies that align with our tech roadmap.
• Maintain focus on customer experience, performance, and scalability.
• Drive proof-of-concepts and prototyping of innovative solutions and tools.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Technical Expertise

Why This Role Is Important To Us

The Front End Architect is a critical role in our organization, helping transition to a cloud-native web based SAAS solution operating at the highest standards of quality and performance. Your leadership will drive innovation, ensure compliance with global regulatory standards, and enable seamless collaboration across geographically distributed engineering teams. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of the State Street Alpha platform.

About State Street Alpha

State Street Alpha is a comprehensive, cloud-native platform providing institutional investors and wealth managers with an integrated, front-to-back solution for managing the entire investment lifecycle. Alpha unifies portfolio management, trading, compliance, risk analytics, and investment servicing into a single, interoperable ecosystem.

About State Street

State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers, and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we're making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we've been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading, and investment management to institutional clients. Work, Live, and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance, and savings plans among other perks. You'll have access to a flexible Work Program to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential. Inclusion, Diversity, and Social Responsibility. We actively work toward creating a more inclusive, diverse workplace through internal initiatives, employee resource groups, and external partnerships. We truly believe our employees' diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are powerful contributors to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, and personality. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs, and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you. State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Discover more at StateStreet.com / careers.

Salary Range : $140,000 - $222,500 Annual

The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.

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