Director, Front-End Engineer
BNY Mellon, New York, NY, United States
Job Description
We’re seeking a future team member for the role of
Director, Front-End Engineering & Senior Developer – Design System . This role is located in New York, NY.
Are you an innovative leader and expert front-end developer with a passion for building and evolving enterprise design systems? Do you excel in shaping technical architecture, driving strategic impact at scale, and empowering teams to deliver exceptional digital experiences? We are seeking a Director of Front-End Engineering & Senior Developer to lead the growth and adoption of our design system into our wide array of digital platforms.
In this influential role, you’ll blend hands‑on technical expertise with strategic leadership, setting the standard for usability, performance, and security. You’ll champion the integration of AI‑powered solutions, leverage modern tools and Model Context Protocol (MCP) services, and ensure best‑in‑class development practices. Your advanced problem‑solving abilities, strong alignment with UX/UI principles, and commitment to collaboration will make you a trusted partner across design, product, and engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic and hands‑on leadership in the architecture, development, and evolution of our enterprise design system, focusing on robustness, scalability, reusability, and future‑proofing.
Architect, implement, and deliver innovative components in a multi‑framework solution that serve as the building blocks for user interfaces, setting technical direction and actively contributing to high‑impact codebases.
Drive advanced theming and accessibility solutions to support seamless brand consistency, inclusive experiences, and user preferences, using CSS variables, color systems, and variable stacking.
Champion and build the integration of AI‑powered features and automation, leveraging MCP services and modern documentation practices to accelerate development and improve product quality.
Manage the full lifecycle of design system components, including development, production deployment, versioning, ongoing maintenance, and library/package dependency management.
Lead cross‑functional collaboration with UX/UI, design, product, and engineering teams to translate strategic vision and design principles into compelling, user‑centered technical solutions.
Mentor and inspire teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and excellence in front‑end engineering and design system implementation.
Advocate for and influence best practices in performance, security, accessibility, and maintainability, setting the standard for technical excellence throughout the organization.
Tackle complex challenges with advanced problem‑solving skills, guiding teams through ambiguity and change with clarity and confidence.
Develop, collaborate, and maintain solid documentation and guidelines for designers and developers, including working code demonstrations to showcase component usage and capabilities.
Bonus Points
Experience in the Financial Services or FinTech industry.
Keen sense of design aesthetics and advanced expertise in interaction design principles.
Experience collaborating with UX designers.
Experience leveraging AI to empower development work.
Self‑starter who is passionate about creating elegant and performant user interfaces, ready to make a significant impact on our product development.
Compensation and Benefits Base salary range: $127,000 - $310,000 per year, subject to individual experience and market location. Salary is just one component of the total compensation package, which may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, short and long‑term incentive packages, and company‑sponsored benefit programs. The position is at‑will and may be subject to adjustments for performance, market factors, or changes in geographic location.
Benefits include 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance for the employee and eligible dependents, vacation and sick time, paid volunteer time, and other paid time off. Additional details will be provided upon offer.
Employment Equity BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, Females, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans.
Job Info
Job Identification: 74969
Job Category: Front-End Development
Posting Date: 04/16/2026
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Director, Front-End Engineering & Senior Developer – Design System . This role is located in New York, NY.
Are you an innovative leader and expert front-end developer with a passion for building and evolving enterprise design systems? Do you excel in shaping technical architecture, driving strategic impact at scale, and empowering teams to deliver exceptional digital experiences? We are seeking a Director of Front-End Engineering & Senior Developer to lead the growth and adoption of our design system into our wide array of digital platforms.
In this influential role, you’ll blend hands‑on technical expertise with strategic leadership, setting the standard for usability, performance, and security. You’ll champion the integration of AI‑powered solutions, leverage modern tools and Model Context Protocol (MCP) services, and ensure best‑in‑class development practices. Your advanced problem‑solving abilities, strong alignment with UX/UI principles, and commitment to collaboration will make you a trusted partner across design, product, and engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic and hands‑on leadership in the architecture, development, and evolution of our enterprise design system, focusing on robustness, scalability, reusability, and future‑proofing.
Architect, implement, and deliver innovative components in a multi‑framework solution that serve as the building blocks for user interfaces, setting technical direction and actively contributing to high‑impact codebases.
Drive advanced theming and accessibility solutions to support seamless brand consistency, inclusive experiences, and user preferences, using CSS variables, color systems, and variable stacking.
Champion and build the integration of AI‑powered features and automation, leveraging MCP services and modern documentation practices to accelerate development and improve product quality.
Manage the full lifecycle of design system components, including development, production deployment, versioning, ongoing maintenance, and library/package dependency management.
Lead cross‑functional collaboration with UX/UI, design, product, and engineering teams to translate strategic vision and design principles into compelling, user‑centered technical solutions.
Mentor and inspire teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and excellence in front‑end engineering and design system implementation.
Advocate for and influence best practices in performance, security, accessibility, and maintainability, setting the standard for technical excellence throughout the organization.
Tackle complex challenges with advanced problem‑solving skills, guiding teams through ambiguity and change with clarity and confidence.
Develop, collaborate, and maintain solid documentation and guidelines for designers and developers, including working code demonstrations to showcase component usage and capabilities.
Bonus Points
Experience in the Financial Services or FinTech industry.
Keen sense of design aesthetics and advanced expertise in interaction design principles.
Experience collaborating with UX designers.
Experience leveraging AI to empower development work.
Self‑starter who is passionate about creating elegant and performant user interfaces, ready to make a significant impact on our product development.
Compensation and Benefits Base salary range: $127,000 - $310,000 per year, subject to individual experience and market location. Salary is just one component of the total compensation package, which may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, short and long‑term incentive packages, and company‑sponsored benefit programs. The position is at‑will and may be subject to adjustments for performance, market factors, or changes in geographic location.
Benefits include 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance for the employee and eligible dependents, vacation and sick time, paid volunteer time, and other paid time off. Additional details will be provided upon offer.
Employment Equity BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, Females, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans.
Job Info
Job Identification: 74969
Job Category: Front-End Development
Posting Date: 04/16/2026
#J-18808-Ljbffr