Asset & Wealth Management-Front-End Developer -Associate-Dallas
Goldman Sachs · Dallas, TX
- On site
- Full-time
- $120,000 / year
- Dallas, TX
Job highlights
- Develop scalable software for client onboarding.
- Full software development lifecycle involvement.
- Enhance client experience and operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with product, UX, and engineering teams.
- Build industry-leading onboarding platform.
About the role
About Goldman Sachs Engineering
At Goldman Sachs, our Engineers don't just make things; we make things possible. We change the world by connecting people and capital with ideas. We solve the most challenging and pressing engineering problems for our clients. Join our engineering teams that build massively scalable software and systems, architect low-latency infrastructure solutions, proactively guard against cyber threats, and leverage machine learning alongside financial engineering to continuously turn data into action. Create new businesses, transform finance, and explore a world of opportunity at the speed of markets.
Engineering, which comprises our Technology Division and global strategists' groups, is at the critical center of our business. Our dynamic environment requires innovative strategic thinking and immediate, real solutions. Want to push the limits of digital possibilities? Start here.
Role Description
As a Wealth Onboarding Engineer, you will play a critical role in shaping the client's experience by developing innovative and scalable software solutions. You will be involved in the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and system design to coding, testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance. Your work will focus on automating complex onboarding workflows, integrating with various internal and external systems, ensuring data integrity and security, and enhancing the overall efficiency and user experience for both clients and internal teams. You will collaborate closely with product managers, operations specialists, and other engineering teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions.
We are looking for a Frontend Developer with strong knowledge and experience in developing highly scalable and resilient platforms that can deliver a world-class client experience. We expect you to maintain knowledge of industry best practices and new technologies and recommend innovations that enhance operations and/or provide a competitive advantage to the organization.
How You Will Fulfill Your Potential
This role offers the opportunity to work in a competitive and nimble team of engineers building and supporting onboarding processes and workflows for high-net-worth individuals. Candidates will work directly with a variety of stakeholders, including the product organization/team, UX and visual design team, and various engineering teams across the division to build and enhance a state-of-the-art, industry-leading, and best-in-class platform, providing clients with the best way to onboard and bank with Goldman Sachs.
Skills And Experience We Are Looking For
- Full Stack Proficiency: 4+ years of hands-on experience building end-to-end web applications. Strong expertise in modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue.js) and backend environments (e.g., Node.js, Java/Spring Boot, or Python).
- UI/UX Excellence: Deep understanding of responsive design, CSS-in-JS, and state management (e.g., Redux, Zustand, or MobX) to create seamless user experiences.
- API Design: Proficiency in designing and consuming RESTful APIs and GraphQL to ensure efficient data flow between the frontend and backend.
- Modern DevOps: Experience with version control (Git) and deploying software across the full Continuous Delivery lifecycle using CI/CD pipelines.
- Problem Solving: The ability to effectively debug complex distributed systems and optimize frontend performance for high-traffic applications.
- Collaboration: Strong communication skills to translate visual designs and product requirements into functional, high-quality code.
Preferred Qualifications
- UI Test Automation: Proven experience in building and maintaining automated test suites using frameworks such as Cypress, Selenium, or Playwright to ensure the reliability of complex user workflows.
- Cloud Native: Hands-on experience with AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS).
- Testing & Quality: Strong commitment to Test-Driven Development (TDD) with a focus on testing UI components (using Jest, Vitest, or Cypress) and ensuring high code quality through peer reviews.
- Data Visualization: Experience with libraries like D3.js or Recharts to visualize financial data and portfolio insights for high-net-worth clients.
- API Excellence: Familiarity with a
Skills & topics
- Frontend Developer
- React
- Angular
- Vue.js
- JavaScript
- HTML
- CSS
- API Design
- GraphQL
- RESTful APIs
- DevOps
- CI/CD
- AWS
- UI/UX
- Wealth Management
- Asset Management
- Financial Services
- Full Stack Development
- Software Engineer
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight full-stack proficiency, frontend framework expertise (React, Angular, Vue.js), UI/UX skills, API design, and DevOps experience.
- Showcase problem-solving: Provide examples of debugging complex systems and optimizing frontend performance for high-traffic applications.
- Emphasize collaboration: Detail your experience translating designs and requirements into functional code.
- Highlight preferred qualifications: Include any experience with UI test automation, AWS services, TDD, data visualization, or API excellence.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience with modern frontend frameworks and backend environments.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key technologies for a Front-End Developer role at Goldman Sachs?
- For this Front-End Developer role at Goldman Sachs, key technologies include modern frontend frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js, along with backend environments such as Node.js, Java/Spring Boot, or Python. You should also be proficient in API design (RESTful, GraphQL), state management (Redux, Zustand, MobX), and version control with Git. Familiarity with cloud-native AWS services and UI test automation frameworks is also beneficial.
- What kind of projects will a Front-End Developer work on at Goldman Sachs?
- As a Front-End Developer at Goldman Sachs, you will work on projects focused on automating complex client onboarding workflows for high-net-worth individuals. This involves developing and enhancing a state-of-the-art platform to improve the client onboarding and banking experience, integrating with internal and external systems, and ensuring data integrity and security.
- What is the expected experience level for this Front-End Developer position?
- The role requires at least 4+ years of hands-on experience in building end-to-end web applications. Strong expertise in modern frontend frameworks and backend environments is expected, along with experience in API design, DevOps practices, and problem-solving for complex distributed systems.
- How does Goldman Sachs approach testing for Front-End Developers?
- Goldman Sachs emphasizes strong testing and quality practices. For this Front-End Developer role, a commitment to Test-Driven Development (TDD) is preferred, with a focus on testing UI components using frameworks like Jest, Vitest, or Cypress. Experience with UI test automation frameworks like Cypress, Selenium, or Playwright is also a plus.
- What are the benefits of working as a Front-End Developer at Goldman Sachs?
- Working as a Front-End Developer at Goldman Sachs offers the opportunity to shape the client experience by developing innovative, scalable software solutions. You'll collaborate with diverse teams, work on cutting-edge technology, and contribute to an industry-leading platform that impacts high-net-worth individuals. The role involves full lifecycle development and continuous learning in a dynamic environment.