About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Financial Services.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring a Frontend Software Engineer to own and deliver the frontend experience for web applications used across the organization. This is a hybrid role based in Wakefield, MA (in-office one day per week, plus occasional trainings).

• Collaborate with Business Analysts, backend engineers, and stakeholders to design and deliver frontend features.
• Build reusable, testable, and performant UI components using TypeScript and React.
• Convert legacy interfaces into modern web-based applications aligned with CI/CD practices.
• Integrate securely with backend APIs (REST/OpenAPI) using standard authentication (JWT) and best practices.
• Participate in code reviews, write automated frontend tests, and help shape frontend architecture and standards.
• Contribute to build pipelines, deployment automation, and internal developer tools to improve delivery quality.

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What We’re Looking For

Minimum qualifications / must-haves:

• Experience building production frontend applications with TypeScript and React.
• Strong understanding of frontend architecture, component design, and state management.
• Experience working with REST APIs, JSON, and OpenAPI.
• Familiarity with secure authentication patterns (e.g., JWT).
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment (1 day in the Wakefield, MA office).
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.
• Salary range: $95,000–$105,000. This posting includes a salary range to comply with applicable pay-transparency laws and reflects the range for this Wakefield, MA location. Exact compensation may vary based on experience and location.

We’re looking for candidates who value maintainability, testing, and security, and who are eager to learn and improve processes.

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Nice to Haves

• Experience with AWS and cloud-hosted frontend patterns.
• Familiarity with git-based workflows, CI/CD build pipelines, and release automation.
• Frontend testing experience (unit, integration, end-to-end).
• Prior experience modernizing legacy systems or migrating desktop apps to web.

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Benefits & Perks

• PTO (vacation, sick, personal time)
• FTO (Flexible Time Off after 2 years of service)
• 12 Paid Holidays (including floating holidays)
• 2 Community Volunteer Days and 5 Summer Half Days
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Life Insurance; Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Retirement plan with a 4% employer match
• Parental leave and additional benefits as described by the client

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About Confidential Client

Confidential Client is a Financial Services organization serving thousands of clients across the U.S. For 35+ years, the firm has focused on simplifying benefits and financial planning for its customers while investing in employee development and a collaborative culture. The team values innovation, high-quality software, and long-term relationships.

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Location & Work Model

This role is based in Wakefield, MA and requires hybrid work (in-office one day per week, with additional in-person trainings as needed). Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

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Additional Notes

Confidential Client is committed to inclusive hiring. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.