Pontera is a fintech company on a mission to help people retire better. Our software platform enables retirement savers to get the help they need managing their 401(k) and other retirement plan accounts as part of a personalized strategy by their trusted financial advisor.
Pontera is used by financial advisors across the nation– from SMB to Fortune 500 RIA firms, independent broker-dealers, plan custodians, and plan advisors.
Backed by leading venture capital firms including ICONIQ Growth and Lightspeed Venture Partners, Pontera is built by talented individuals who share a dedication to helping people retire with greater security.
Our team is fast-growing and driven to become one of the largest fintech companies in the world. Our culture is built on a people-first principle: in a complex and numbers-driven industry, we never lose sight of the people we serve and work alongside. That’s where you come in.
Pontera is seeking a seasoned Front-End Tech Lead to spearhead the development of exceptional user experiences in our flagship platform. This is a hands-on leadership role for a visionary engineer who thrives on building scalable, intuitive interfaces while also mentoring a team and guiding architectural decisions. Your expertise will directly influence how financial professionals interact with our product—and ultimately, how they improve outcomes for their clients.
You’ll collaborate with a team of innovative designers and product managers to build a product that truly makes a difference. At Pontera, your technical skills and creative vision will drive meaningful change, giving you the opportunity to impact not only the product but also the way customers engage with it.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Build and Innovate:
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Design, build, and maintain scalable front-end components in modern Angular (18)
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Own the technical delivery of major product initiatives with a focus on quality, performance, and maintainability.
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Implement front-end best practices and define standards across projects.
- Collaborate Closely:
Partner with Product Managers (PMs) and UX designers to deliver a seamless, intuitive user experience. By bridging the gap between design and functionality, you’ll ensure features are both technically robust and user-friendly.
- Mentor and Share Expertise:
Guide and mentor team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning. Your knowledge will help elevate the team’s capabilities and drive collective success. - Shape the Product’s Future:
Play an active role in setting the technical direction of the platform. From early design discussions to critical decision-making, your insights will help establish a solid architectural foundation for continued innovation.
REQUIREMENTS
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8+ years of professional front-end development experience, with at least 3 years in a technical or team leadership capacity.
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Deep expertise in Angular 16+
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Strong experience with TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and front-end performance optimization.
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Proven ability to design and scale component architectures and establish reusable design systems.
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Strong grasp of RESTful API integration, RxJS, state management patterns, and Angular HttpClient.
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Experience with SQL databases and AWS environments (advantageous).
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Familiarity with tools and frameworks such as NPM, Bootstrap, Webpack, and CI/CD pipelines.
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A team-oriented mindset with exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
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Passion for mentoring and uplifting engineering culture.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Impactful Opportunity: Be part of a fast-growing startup that's transforming the FinTech industry and make a significant impact on our products and customers.
- Team Culture: Join a collaborative, collegial, and fun work environment with regular team-building events and a supportive atmosphere.
- Equity Participation: All new hires are eligible for equity grants, ensuring you share in the company’s success.
- Professional Growth: Take advantage of sponsored learning and development programs to enhance your skills and grow your career.
- Work Flexibility: Enjoy a hybrid work model with in-office collaboration on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, and remote work on Sunday and Thursday.
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What the Team is Saying
What We Do
Pontera is a Fintech company that helps financial advisors report on, manage, and trade their clients' held-away accounts, including 401(k)s, 403(b)s, HSAs and more. The platform is designed to work across account types and integrate seamlessly into existing technology to help advisors improve their clients' financial outcomes. Founded in 2012, Pontera is headquartered in New York City.
At the core of our team is a strong belief that helping people retire comfortably is of critical importance. Pontera is designed to help advisors not only analyze their clients’ held away accounts to provide greater visibility, but to enable advisors to take action and manage accounts on their clients’ behalf, improving the client experience, potentially adding accretive performance, and helping to mitigate compliance and security concerns around managing held away accounts.
Each of us believes strongly in the mission of helping millions of people achieve the best retirement possible.
Why Work With Us
We are proud of our People-First mentality and culture. You will have the unique and exciting opportunity to be part of a team whose mission is to scale Pontera into one of the largest FinTech companies in the world.
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Pontera Offices
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
We're in-office on Tues/Weds/Thurs and we work from home on Mon/Fri!
