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Senior Front End Engineer

AT Fisher Investments
Fisher Investments

Senior Front End Engineer

Plano, TX

Overview

The Opportunity:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Front End / Web Performance Engineer to join our team. You will have extensive experience in headless CMS architecture, Content Delivery Networks (CDN), and front-end optimization. You will focus on ensuring the performance, scalability, and reliability of our digital platforms while delivering exceptional user experiences. You will report to the Digital Engineering Manager.

The Day-to-Day:

  • Design, develop, and improve front-end architecture for web applications
  • Implement and maintain headless CMS solutions to refine content management workflows
  • Collaborate with teams to integrate CDNs and improve website speed and scalability
  • Optimize web performance through techniques like lazy loading, asset bundling, and reducing render-blocking resources
  • Conduct code reviews and establish best practices for front-end development
  • Implement tools for performance monitoring and proactively address bottlenecks
  • Stay updated on the latest trends in web technologies and propose solutions

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Your Qualifications:

  • Experience with front-end development, with a strong portfolio of high-performing websites or applications
  • Expertise in headless CMS platforms (e.g., Contentful, Strapi, or similar)
  • Experience with CDN architecture and implementation (e.g., Akamai, Cloudflare, AWS, or CloudFront)
  • Strong proficiency in JavaScript, CSS, and modern frameworks (e.g., React, Vue.js, or Angular)
  • Hands-on experience with performance optimization tools (e.g., Lighthouse, WebPageTest, or New Relic)
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines for web applications

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with server-side rendering (SSR) or static site generation (SSG)
  • Knowledge of SEO best practices and web accessibility standards (WCAG)
  • Familiarity with edge computing and serverless architecture

Compensation:

  • $140,000 - $170,000 base salary per year in the state of WA - New hires should expect to start at the lower end of the range depending on experience
  • Eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance

Why Fisher Investments:

We work for a bigger purpose: bettering the investment universe. We take great pride in our inclusive culture, our learning and development framework customized for every employee, and our Great Place to Work Certification. It's the people that make the Fisher purpose possible, and we invest in them by offering exceptional benefits like:

  • 100% paid medical, dental and vision premiums for you and your qualifying dependents
  • A 50% 401(k) match, up to the IRS maximum
  • 20 days of PTO, plus 10 paid holidays
  • Family Support programs including 8 week Paid Primary Caregiver Leave, $10,000 fertility, family forming, and hormonal health assistance, and back-up child, adult, and elder care
  • This is an in-office role. Based on your role, tenure, and performance eligibility you may have the opportunity to participate in our hybrid work from home program. This program is subject to change.

FISHER INVESTMENTS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Client-provided location(s): Plano, TX, USA
Job ID: Fisher-2025-15398
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Work-From-Home Stipend
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Happy Hours
    • Holiday Events
    • Casual Dress
    • Company Outings
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Pension
    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Lunch and Learns
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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