DWS Group

Front End / UI Engineer, Associate

DWS Group
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4 days ago
Madrid, SpainSenior

Responsibilities

  • Lead and contribute to modern, responsive, maintainable UI development using JavaScript, TypeScript, React, HTML, CSS, and related frontend technologies.
  • Shape frontend architecture, component design, usability, performance, accessibility, and application-wide consistency for the Risk modernization program.
  • Translate complex investment-risk workflows and requirements into intuitive, efficient user interfaces with cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Collaborate on Java and Spring-based services, including API design, integration, data exchange, troubleshooting, and end-to-end validation.
  • Create reusable UI components, patterns, and development practices that improve delivery speed, quality, maintainability, and user experience.
  • Support refinement, design discussions, implementation, peer reviews, testing, release preparation, deployment support, and post-release improvements.
  • Provide technical ownership for the UI area through knowledge sharing, development guidance, engineering-standard improvements, and technical leadership.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of professional software development experience.
  • Strong hands-on experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, React, HTML, CSS, React application architecture, component design, state management, routing, testing approaches, performance optimization, and maintainable frontend code.
  • Good design sense and experience creating clean, intuitive interfaces for complex business applications; experience with design systems or reusable UI patterns is a plus.
  • Backend experience with Java and Spring or Spring Boot, including service integration, data exchange, debugging, and end-to-end technical collaboration, is a plus.
  • Experience integrating frontend applications with backend services, APIs, authentication flows, data models, and asynchronous processing patterns.
  • Practical experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, code reviews, automated testing, and secure software development.
  • Ability to understand complex business domains and collaborate with analysts, users, and colleagues across locations.
  • Experience guiding developers, reviewing frontend designs, introducing reusable patterns, or leading a UI workstream is advantageous.
  • Fluent English is required; German is a plus.
  • Ability to use AI tools productively while applying critical judgment for responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs.

Benefits

  • Hybrid working model combining office collaboration and work from home, with the split discussed during the application and interview process.
  • Flexible benefits plan including healthcare, company perks, and retirement-plan options.
  • Inclusive, diverse, and supportive workplace culture with opportunities for professional development.
  • Interview adjustments and assistance are available for disabilities or long-term health conditions.

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About DWS Group

1,001-5,000 employees

DWS Group is a global asset manager that provides active, passive (Xtrackers ETFs), and alternative investment products for institutions, financial intermediaries, and individual investors. It earns management and performance fees across mutual funds and bespoke mandates, managing over €1 trillion in assets. Founded in 1956 and headquartered in Frankfurt, DWS is publicly listed in Germany and remains majority-owned by Deutsche Bank.

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