Company Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Working for the Fed puts you at the center of the financial world with a unique perspective on national and international markets and economies. You will work in an environment with a diverse group of experienced professionals to foster and support the safety, soundness, and vitality of our economic and financial systems. It is a challenge that demands the skills of a financial service professional and the intelligence of an academic—all combined with a passion for public service. The candidate would work as part of the team on the delivery of mission critical applications. Responsibilities include: Design, develop and maintain complex single-page applications with a primary focus on UI Coach junior/intermediate UI developers across Product landscape Ensure code is in compliance with the architectural standards Integrate UI functionality with Java back-end Lead initiatives to upgrade existing applications and components from Backbone to Vue, Angular or other modern UI frameworks Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously to produce high quality deliverables Demonstrates strong innovation, influencing, negotiating skills, and strategic agility Demonstrates professional maturity, ownership of complex issues Make recommendations towards the development of new code or reuse of existing code. Develop documentation artifacts Support automation testing Collaborate with other members of a cross-disciplinary team operating within the Scrum framework to consistently deliver Product improvements according to the guidelines What we are looking for: We are looking for an experienced senior UI/JavaScript engineer with a proven track record of developing and maintaining enterprise-level client-side applications. The ideal candidate will have expert-level experience in core front-end technologies, and a good understanding of all aspects of client-server communication. This person must have expert command of modern JavaScript frameworks such as Angular, React or Vue, and be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. We operate in the Scrum model, in a highly collaborative environment. The candidate will work on planning and development of critical Fedwire applications, including Securities Funds, NSS and Settlement systems Required Technical Skills: Expert level Javascript/HTML/CSS Professional experience with a modern JavaScript Framework or Library such as Angular, Vue or React Knowledge of UI automation and Java Script testing frameworks (JEST, Selenium) Advanced knowledge of source control and build process for front end applications Ability to supervise junior/intermediate UI developers Bootstrap, Material, data visualization libraries (e.g. High Charts, D3) Understanding of back-end processes and client-server communication Understanding of UX best practices Understanding of ADA Compliance Experience working in Agile environments What we Offer Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, 401k savings plan, retirement plan, paid time off, transit benefit, onsite gym and subsidized cafeteria A learning environment with opportunities to gain new skills and grow your career Other Requirements All Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and receive a booster shot within 30 days of being eligible to do so, unless the Bank grants an accommodation based on medical condition or sincerely held religious belief. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position has additional screening requirements due to the information accessed while performing the job. These additional screenings would be initiated at the time of offer acceptance and can take approximately two months to be completed. The screening covers areas such as education/employment verification, criminal history, credit history, and reaches out to your references and people that know you well. As a condition of employment, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago employees must comply with the Bank’s ethics rules, which generally prohibit employees, their spouses/domestic partners, and minor children from owning securities, such as stock, of banks or savings associations or their affiliates, such as bank holding companies and savings and loan holding companies. If you or your spouse/domestic partner or minor child own such securities, and would not be willing or able to divest them if you accepted an offer of Bank employment, you should raise this issue with the recruiter for this posting, who can provide you contact information for our ethics official if necessary We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. employment, you should raise this issue with the recruiter for this posting, who can provide you contact information for our ethics official if necessary. Full Time / Part Time Full time Regular / Temporary Regular Job Exempt (Yes / No) Yes Job Category Information Technology Work Shift First (United States of America) The Federal Reserve Banks believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as an organization, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences. Privacy Notice