Senior Frontend Engineer

At Franklin Templeton, we’re driving our industry forward by developing new and innovative ways to help our clients achieve their investment goals. Our dynamic and diversified firm spans asset management, wealth management, and fintech, offering many ways to help investors make progress toward their goals. Our talented teams working around the globe bring expertise that’s both broad and unique. From our welcoming, inclusive, and flexible culture to our global and diverse business, we offer opportunities not only to help you reach your potential but also to contribute to our clients’ achievements.

Come join us in delivering better outcomes for our clients around the world!

What is the Senior Software Engineer responsible for?

The FTT AI & Digital Transformation group is a newly established team within Franklin Templeton Technologies, the Technology function within Franklin Templeton Investments. The core mandate of this role is to bring innovative digital investment products and solutions to market leveraging a patented and innovative digital wealthtech / fintech product - Goals Optimization Engine (GOE) - built with several years of academic research in mathematical optimization, probability theory and AI techniques at its core.

The mandate also extends to leveraging cutting edge AI such as Generative AI in addition to Reactive AI to create value within various business functions within Franklin Templeton such as Investment Solutions, Portfolio Management, Sales & Distribution, Marketing, HR functions among others in a responsible and appropriate manner. The possibilities are limitless here and this would be a fantastic opportunity for self-motivated and driven professionals to make significant contributions to the organization and to themselves.

What are the ongoing responsibilities of Senior Software Engineer?

Design, prototype, and develop user-centric interfaces for web applications, ensuring exceptional user experiences.

Build efficient, reusable, high-quality and scalable front end code with strong attention to design fidelity using modern frameworks such as React and Next.js.

Lead the implementation and maintenance of Storybook for design-to-dev collaboration.

Actively utilize artificial intelligence to expedite code development and code quality.

Collaborate with product owners to translate business requirements into functional, visually appealing user interfaces.

Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release planning to deliver high-quality features on time.

Optimize application performance, ensuring fast load times and seamless interactivity.

Work closely with back-end developers to integrate APIs and services efficiently.

Engage in user acceptance testing (UAT) and support test execution with analysts and stakeholders.

Stay up-to-date with emerging UI / UX trends and technologies to continuously enhance user experiences.

Conduct code reviews, static code analysis, and performance tuning to maintain high development standards.

Adaptable to ambiguity and rapidly evolving conditions, viewing changes as opportunities to introduce structure and order when appropriate.

Reviews source code and design of peers incorporating advanced business domain knowledge.

Offers vocal involvement in design and implementation discussions.

Provides alternate views on software and product design characteristics to strengthen final decisions.

Participates in defining the technology roadmap.

What ideal qualifications, skills & experience would help someone to be successful?

At least 8+ years of experience in modern software / UI development.

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.

Candidates from Tier 1 or Tier 2 institutions in India (e.g., IITs, BITS Pilani, IIITs, NITs, etc.) are strongly preferred.

Strong experience in programming / Software and Frameworks : React, Next.js, TypeScript, and Storybook; experience with rapid app prototyping using tools such as Streamlit and Dash is a plus.

Hands-on experience with MUI (Material UI), responsive grid systems, and design tokens.

Experience working in regulated environments or high-stakes domains (finance, healthcare, etc.).

Proficiency in using AI tools such as GitHub Copilot.

Proficiency in writing unit test cases

Proficient in creating and consuming RESTful APIs.

Strong grasp of performance optimization, A11Y (WCAG), and modern UI patterns.

Working knowledge of AWS services and cloud deployment practices.

A keen eye for design details and familiarity with best practices in responsive UI design.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in Agile environments.

Bonus : Exposure to white-label apps, CMS-integrated front ends, or design-to-dev handoff workflows

Job Level - Individual Contributor

Work Shift Timings - 2.00 PM - 11.00 PM IST

Experience our welcoming culture and reach your professional and personal potential!

Our culture is shaped by our diverse global workforce and strongly held core values. Regardless of your interests, lifestyle, or background, there’s a place for you at Franklin Templeton. We provide employees with the tools, resources, and learning opportunities to help them excel in their career and personal life.

By joining us, you will become part of a culture that focuses on employee well-being and provides multidimensional support for a positive and healthy lifestyle. We understand that benefits are at the core of employee well-being and may vary depending on individual needs. Whether you need support for maintaining your physical and mental health, saving for life’s adventures, taking care of your family members, or making a positive impact in your community, we aim to have them covered.

Professional development growth opportunities through in-house classes and over 150 Web-based training courses

An educational assistance program to financially help employees seeking continuing education

Medical, Life and Personal Accident Insurance benefit for employees. Medical insurance also cover employee’s dependents (spouses, children and dependent parents)

Life insurance for protection of employees’ families

Personal accident insurance for protection of employees and their families

Personal loan assistance

Employee Stock Investment Plan (ESIP)

12 weeks Paternity leave

Onsite fitness center, recreation center, and cafeteria

Transport facility

Child day care facility for women employees

Cricket grounds and gymnasium

Library

Health Center with doctor availability

HDFC ATM on the campus

Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

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