Senior UI Engineer, Digital Servicing Platform at Corebridgefinancial

Who We Are

At Corebridge Financial, we believe action is everything. That’s why every day we partner with financial professionals and institutions to make it possible for more people to take action in their financial lives, for today and tomorrow.

We align to a set of Values that are the core pillars that define our culture and help bring our brand purpose to life:

• We are stronger as one: We collaborate across the enterprise, scale what works and act   decisively for our customers and partners.
• We deliver on commitments: We are accountable, empower each other and go above and beyond for our stakeholders.
• We learn, improve and innovate: We get better each day by challenging the status quo and equipping ourselves for the future.
• We are inclusive: We embrace different perspectives, enabling our colleagues to make an impact and bring their whole selves to work.

Who You’ll Work With

The Information Technology organization is the technological foundation of our business and works in collaboration with our partners from across the company. The team drives technology and digital transformation, partners with business leaders to design and execute new strategies through IT and operations services and ensures the necessary IT risk management and security measures are in place and aligned with enterprise architecture standards and principles.

About The Role

We’re looking for a strategic and hands-on Senior UI Engineer to lead the design and development of scalable, secure, and high-performance user interfaces for enterprise-level applications in the Digital Experience Platforms area. You’ll bridge business needs with technical execution, shaping the future of our digital experiences.

Responsibilities

Architecture & Design 

• Define UI/UX architecture and strategy, selecting frameworks, tools, and design patterns 
• Build scalable frontend systems and reusable design components 
• Translate wireframes and prototypes into functional, elegant interfaces 
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals 

Leadership & Collaboration 

• Mentor junior and mid-level developers, fostering a high-performance culture 
• Champion UI best practices: code reviews, performance tuning, and modern methodologies 
• Partner with product managers, UX designers, and backend engineers to deliver cohesive solutions 
• Communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences 

Delivery & Innovation 

• Lead development of responsive, accessible, and high-performing web applications 
• Optimize for speed, scalability, and accessibility (WCAG 2.0–2.2 compliance) 
• Stay ahead of industry trends and drive adoption of modern tools and practices 
• Influence architectural direction and contribute to continuous improvement 

Competencies:

• Business / Industry Knowledge: Demonstrates an understanding of the financial services industry, Retirement services, Life and Annuities business. 

• Technical Acumen: Strong foundation in practical application of technology with a software engineering bias. Proven track record of identifying trends, staying current with skills and helping build an engineering-oriented culture.  Good knowledge of APIs, Microservices, Messaging Systems and proficiency with Cloud platforms like AWS/Azure/GCP.  Knowledge of Application and Infrastructure security best practices.  Knowledge of Enterprise Architecture Frameworks like TOGAF, Zachman Framework 

• Strategic Positioning:  Helps defined business strategy by understanding what’s possible with technology and identifies solutions that support enterprise strategy, impact critical business outcomes, and drive organizational success through the evaluation of internal and external business contexts. 

• Partnership:  Effectively partners with business functions and the enterprise to leverage economies of scale meeting a complex set of needs and objectives. 

• Cultural Adaptability:  Values and consider the perspectives of diverse parties in a global context. Is a role model and organizational leader. 

• Talent Cultivation:  Is a talent magnet and has proven skills in nurturing and developing talent. 

• Critical Thinking:  Able to identify, anticipate and prevent businesses problems and match an appropriate solution; Demonstrates intellectual curiosity identifying or anticipating issues within the client base and the ability to match an optimal solution. 

• Decision Quality / Risk Mindset:  Demonstrates good judgement and knows when to involve others; Uses data, logic, analysis, and experience to make evidence-based decisions. 

• Learning Agility:  Demonstrates a progressive growth mindset through an ability and willingness to learn from experiences and new situations; Applies experience to proactively identify opportunities. 

Required Experience 

• 10+ years in IT, with 5+ years in frontend development.

• Strong proficiency in JavaScript and React (preferred). 

• Proven experience with large-scale, consumer-facing web applications. 

• Deep understanding of accessibility, responsive design, and performance optimization. 

• Expertise in RESTful APIs, OAuth/JWT, and frontend testing frameworks (Jest, Enzyme, etc.). 

• Solid command of HTML, CSS, Git, and modern styling tools (SASS/LESS, styled components). 

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), and the MERN stack. 

• Familiarity with build tools like Webpack, Babel, Vite. 
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. 

Work Location

This position is based in Corebridge Financial’s Houston, TX office and is subject to our hybrid working policy, which gives colleagues the benefits of working both in an office and remotely.

Estimated Travel

May include up to 25%.

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Why Corebridge?

At Corebridge Financial, we prioritize the health, well-being, and work-life balance of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits and wellness program is designed to support employees both personally and professionally, ensuring that they have the resources and flexibility needed to thrive.

Benefit Offerings Include:

• Health and Wellness: We offer a range of medical, dental and vision insurance plans, as well as mental health support and wellness initiatives to promote overall well-being.
• Retirement Savings: We offer retirement benefits options, which vary by location.  In the U.S., our competitive 401(k) Plan offers a generous dollar-for-dollar Company matching contribution of up to 6% of eligible pay and a Company contribution equal to 3% of eligible pay (subject to annual IRS limits and Plan terms). These Company contributions vest immediately.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling services and resources are available to all employees.
• Matching charitable donations: Corebridge matches donations to tax-exempt organizations 1:1, up to $5,000.
• Volunteer Time Off: Employees may use up to 16 volunteer hours annually to support activities that enhance and serve communities where employees live and work.
• Paid Time Off: Eligible employees start off with at least 24 Paid Time Off (PTO) days so they can take time off for themselves and their families when they need it.

Eligibility for and participation in employer-sponsored benefit plans and Company programs will be subject to applicable law, governing Plan document(s) and Company policy.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Corebridge Financial, is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and we comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment laws. All applicants will be considered for employment based on job-related qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. The Company is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. At Corebridge Financial, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to building a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a wide variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our colleagues are respected as individuals and valued for their unique perspectives.

Corebridge Financial is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees, including any accommodations needed on the basis of physical or mental disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs.  If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to complete any part of the application or hiring process, please send an email to [email protected].  Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

To learn more please visit: www.corebridgefinancial.com

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