Software Engineer

Elevate Your CareerWork where your ideas have impactCompanyAllspring Global Investments is a leading independent asset management firm that offers a broad range of investment products and solutions designed to help meet clients' goals. At Allspring, our vision is to inspire a new era of investing that pursues both financial returns and positive outcomes. With decades of trusted experience propelling us forward, we strive to build portfolios aimed at generating successful outcomes for our clients. We do this through the independence of thought that powers our investment strategies and by bringing a renewed approach to look around the corner to unlock what's possible. Allspring is a company committed to thoughtful investing, purposeful planning, and the desire to deliver outcomes that expand above and beyond financial gains.At Allspring, unique views inspire us. We leverage the diversity of people, ideas, and skills to help our clients pursue their financial goals. We strive to attract and retain a diverse talent pool that enables us to better serve our global client base. Intentionally fostering a diverse and inclusive culture allows us to empower innovation, productivity, and engagement. It’s also essential for elevating the experience of our clients as well as the communities in which we operate. Thank you for considering Allspring as you explore the next step in your career journey.POSITIONAllspring is seeking a Lead Front End Developer in Allspring Engineering and Technology (AllspringET). The Lead Developer will spearhead the front-end development of the digital properties belonging to Allspring Global Investments.ResponsibilitiesAct as internal expert to technology and business groups, enabling and supporting the adoption of cutting-edge front-end technologies and associated content management systems/digital experience platform (Optimizely).Build strong relationships with content authors, marketing execution, technology teams, analysts and developers.Build, develop and support a high-performing digital experience platform for Allspring. Lead projects, teams, or serve as a peer mentor.Make decisions in developing standard and companywide best practices for engineering and technology solutions requiring understanding of industry best practices and new technologies, influencing and leading technology team to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives.Collaborate and consult with key technical experts, senior technology team, and external industry groups to resolve complex technical issues and achieve goals.Provide vision, direction and expertise to leadership on implementing innovative and significant technical solutions to business problems. Strategically engage with all levels of professionals and managers across the enterprise and serve as an expert advisor to leadership.Required Qualifications5+ years of application development experience.5+ years of experience in front end languages like HTML, CSS, Javascript, jQuery, Javascript Frameworks like REACTJS or AngularJS, front-end Frameworks like Bootstrap, CSS preprocessors, code quality tools like JSLint and ESLint, RESTful APIs, responsive and mobile design, cross-browser development, content management systems/digital experience platform Optimizely, testing and debugging, RDBMS MSSSQL Oracle; Build tools like Jenkins, Github, UDeploy, Artifactory, Maven; Linux (RedHat); Code quality scanners (e.g. Fortify, Blackduck), AWS/Azure Cloud.Bachelor’s degree or higher MIS, CS or other technology related field.At least 5+ years of experience in developing front-end for large scale web/mobile applications (rare exceptions for highly skilled developers).Strong understanding of different mobile platforms and browsers.Extensive experience in UI architecture, component/framework design.Well-versed with back-end systems like web services and APIs from a user perspective.5+ years of investment industry experience.Desired QualificationsProven experience working effectively in heavily distributed environment.Proven experience with Agile application development.Proven experience with test automation tools like Selenium.Exhibited experience with designing and developing software applications according to customer requirements while maintaining strong documentation.Proven strong verbal and written communication skills.Experience with the ability to transfer knowledge to key members of the team and act as a value-added resource.Proven experience of being on-call for support and maintenance issues; able to troubleshoot independently.Ability interact confidently with counterparts at all levels within the firm.Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills.Demonstrated ability collaborate with teams spanning a range of locations.We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

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