Brigit

Staff Frontend Developer

Canada

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Construction TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must possess expert-level frontend skills with deep hands-on experience in modern JavaScript and TypeScript, fluency in React or similar frameworks, and the ability to structure large-scale frontends for maintainability. Experience in frontend architecture leadership, including designing and scaling complex UI systems, balancing reusability with pragmatism, and explaining trade-offs in component design, state management, and performance optimization is required. Fluency with design systems, including shaping or evolving them, and a product-first mindset with experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to shape product direction are essential. Curiosity and a future-oriented approach, staying updated on emerging frontend tools and techniques, particularly AI and LLMs, are also necessary.

Responsibilities

The Staff Frontend Developer will play a foundational role in shaping the frontend architecture and practices, working collaboratively in a cross-functional environment. Responsibilities include leading the modernization of the frontend stack, making strategic decisions about tooling, patterns, and design systems to enable faster, more consistent development. They will build new features, improve performance, refactor legacy code, and drive technical direction and standards for user-facing software. Additionally, they will mentor engineers, guide design discussions, and influence the long-term vision to ensure the UI remains scalable, maintainable, and user-friendly.

Skills

Frontend Architecture
Tooling
Patterns
Design Systems
Performance Improvement
Refactoring
UI Development
Scalability
Maintainability

Brigit

Financial services for improving financial health

About Brigit

Brigit provides financial services aimed at helping everyday Americans improve their financial health. The company offers transparent and fair financial products that assist users in managing their finances effectively and avoiding unnecessary fees. Brigit's services are designed to promote wise spending and financial stability, ensuring that users can keep more of their money. Unlike many competitors, Brigit's business model aligns with the interests of its customers, focusing on putting money back into their hands rather than imposing high fees. The team at Brigit consists of experts from top institutions, bringing valuable experience in tackling financial insecurity. The company's goal is to enhance the financial well-being of its members through accessible and straightforward financial solutions.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$107MTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Medical benefits
Generous PTO
Paid parental leave
Phone/wifi stipend
401k
Snacks & more

Risks

FTC action against Brigit could lead to regulatory challenges and fines.
Acquisition by Upbound Group may disrupt Brigit's business model and customer relationships.
Brigit Premium may face adoption challenges if value isn't clearly communicated to users.

Differentiation

Brigit offers transparent, fair financial products focused on improving financial health.
The company aligns its business model with customer interests, avoiding unfair fees.
Brigit's team includes experts from Amazon, Deutsche Bank, and Palantir.

Upsides

Brigit has helped members save over $250 million in fees since launch.
The launch of Brigit Premium caters to growing demand for financial literacy tools.
Brigit's Credit Builder product targets the rising popularity among younger demographics.

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