MSCI Inc.

Lead Web UI Engineer

MSCI Inc.
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13 days ago
Budapest, HungaryStaff+

Responsibilities

  • Lead the architecture, design, and hands-on implementation of enterprise-scale web applications.
  • Serve as the technical UI lead through coding, design reviews, implementation, and architecture decisions.
  • Design reusable UI frameworks, component libraries, and frontend engineering standards.
  • Build responsive, high-performance interfaces supporting large datasets and real-time updates.
  • Define API and integration patterns with backend teams using RESTful services and WebSocket communication.
  • Lead adoption of AI-assisted software engineering practices using coding assistants and AI agents.
  • Mentor and coach engineers through design discussions, code reviews, technical guidance, and career development.
  • Collaborate with DevOps and platform teams on CI/CD, automated testing, monitoring, and deployment processes.
  • Provide Level 3 investigation and resolution for complex production issues.
  • Promote reusable solutions, cross-team collaboration, continuous improvement, and compliance with security, risk, and governance standards.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • 8+ years of professional software development experience, including at least 5 years focused on modern web application development.
  • Proven experience leading technical initiatives while remaining hands-on in software development.
  • Expert knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, TypeScript, JavaScript, Angular, and Node.js.
  • Strong experience building reusable UI components and enterprise frontend architectures.
  • Experience with advanced data grid frameworks such as AG Grid or similar component libraries.
  • Understanding of object-oriented design, modern software architecture, RESTful APIs, WebSocket technologies, SDLC, source control, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Experience with GitHub, Jira, automated testing, modern DevOps practices, cloud-native development, and containerized deployment environments.
  • Demonstrated use of AI coding assistants and AI agents to improve productivity and software quality.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, leadership, ownership, and collaboration skills.
  • Preferred experience with Electron or other web-based desktop application frameworks.
  • Preferred experience with Python, Java, SQL, and distributed messaging or streaming platforms.
  • Preferred familiarity with microservices architecture, event-driven systems, financial services or capital markets, technical roadmaps, and modernization initiatives.
  • A Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred.

Benefits

  • Salary range of HUF 21,500,000–HUF 26,000,000 per year plus eligibility for an annual bonus.
  • Comprehensive employee benefits tailored to location, including financial, health, and wellbeing support.
  • Flexible working arrangements, advanced technology, and collaborative workspaces.
  • Global orientation program and ongoing learning through Learning@MSCI, AI Learning Center, LinkedIn Learning Pro, and tailored development opportunities.
  • Career growth through multi-directional career paths, internal mobility, and expanded roles.
  • Inclusive workplace with Employee Resource Groups and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

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