Frontend Analytics Engineer, Senior Associate

at  MSCI Inc

Job Description - Frontend Analytics Engineer, Senior Associate (2400009O)
Job Number: 2400009O
Requisition Title : Frontend Analytics Engineer, Senior Associate
Description :

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE THAT WILL HELP YOU EXCEL

• Deep expertise in Front-end Technologies: Proficient in JavaScript, Typescript, Native browser APIs, Frontend frameworks (preferably. React), State management libraries (preferably Redux) and CSS.
• Go / NodeJS Programming Proficiency: Demonstrated ability to develop robust, efficient, and scalable analytics backends in NodeJS or Go, with a strong grasp of language semantics and effective memory management techniques.
• Data Structures and Algorithms Expertise: Proficient in managing complex data structures, especially matrices, and adept at processing large volumes of data. Skilled in optimizing algorithms for enhanced data processing and manipulation.
• Test-Driven Development (TDD) Experience: Extensive experience in TDD methodologies, with a focus on writing and maintaining unit tests, integration tests, and property-based tests to ensure high code quality and reliability.
• API Design and Implementation Skills: Expertise in crafting and deploying RESTful APIs, emphasizing documentation, security, and efficiency.
• Service Integration and Data Transformation: Experienced in integrating application code with a variety of external services and databases, along with a proficiency in data transformation and normalization for effective analysis and consumption.
• Performance Optimization: Skilled in developing high-performance code that consistently meets or surpasses specific latency targets, including proficiency in software profiling and optimization for speed and efficiency.
• CI/CD Proficiency: Experienced working with CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment, with a focus on writing code that seamlessly integrates with other services for continuous integration.

YOUR TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES

We’re looking for an experienced web developer to work on applications aimed at providing financial insights to investment experts. The ideal candidate should be proficient in building highly responsive and performant web experiences and thrive in collaborative, fast-paced team settings. You are joining a team that is passionate about creating cutting-edge technology, committed to applying best practices in software development, and enthusiastic about working in a dynamic, agile environment.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop front-end experiences: Implement medium to complex user interfaces by building modular and reusable components with sensible state management.
• Develop scalable REST APIs supporting the UI: Implement REST APIs capable of delivering optimized responses to the front-end interfaces, ensuring a seamless and responsive experience.
• Collaborative Coding: Engage in pair programming with both software and financial engineers, fostering a culture of shared knowledge and rapid delivery of incremental customer value.
• Optimize for Performance: Profile and optimize end-to-end load times of the user experiences, ensuring responsiveness and reliability.