Software Architect - Frontend (2026)

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Key Responsibilities

Architecture and Strategy: Design and implement maintainable, secure, high-performing, scalable, extensible, flexible, simple frontend architectures using modern frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js.

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About the Role

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Responsibilities

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Architecture and Strategy:

→Design and implement maintainable, secure, high-performing, scalable, extensible, flexible, simple frontend architectures using modern frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js.
→Architect, Design and develop front-end applications.
→Architect, develop, and test for cross-browser and cross-platform applications
→Lead frontend technical development efforts independently, define software architecture, explore existing systems, determine areas of complexity and potential risks to successful implementation of advanced visualization products
→Collaborate with various cross functional teams like design, product management and backend architects and development teams to validate prototypes and to create elegant, usable, responsive and interactive interfaces which meets client requirements.
→Drive architectural decisions and align frontend strategies with business objectives and technical requirements.
→Define standards for component libraries, micro-frontends, and reusable patterns to promote code consistency and efficiency.
→Collaborate with UX/UI teams using tools like Figma to ensure seamless design-to-development workflows and pixel-perfect implementations.
→Suggest continuous improvements in user interface, software architecture or new technologies.

Performance Optimization:

→Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in frontend applications, focusing on reducing load times, optimizing assets, and improving responsiveness.
→Implement and monitor performance metrics and tools (e.g., Lighthouse, WebPageTest) to ensure applications meet or exceed user expectations.

Version Control and CI/CD:

→Oversee the adoption and optimization of Git workflows (e.g., GitFlow) for version control and efficient collaboration.
→Design and implement CI/CD pipelines for frontend applications to automate testing, building, and deployment processes, ensuring rapid and reliable releases.

Quality Assurance and Testing:

→Define best practices for unit, integration, and end-to-end testing using frameworks like Jest, Mocha, Cypress, or React Testing Library.
→Champion test-driven development (TDD) and ensure a high code quality standard is maintained across all deliverables.

Collaboration and Mentorship:

→Work closely with backend architects, DevOps engineers, and product owners to ensure seamless integration and delivery.
→Mentor and guide frontend developers on best practices, emerging technologies, and design patterns.
→Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to address technical challenges and align project goals.
→Provide innovative solutions for current existing / legacy apps improve further.

Requirements

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1. Technical Expertise:

Frontend Development: Mastery of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript, and frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.

Version Control: Advanced Git skills, including branching, merging, and conflict resolution.

CI/CD: Experience designing and maintaining pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, or CircleCI.

Design Collaboration: Proficient in translating designs from Figma into functional and responsive components.

Testing: Expertise in implementing unit testing, integration testing, and visual regression testing with modern tools.

Performance Optimization:

Strong understanding of web performance techniques, including lazy loading, caching, code splitting, and tree-shaking.
Experience of building highly scalable product right from scratch.
Expertise in caching, minification, bundling techniques to improve front end performance.
Experience in integrating with a CDN to optimize resource bandwidth.
Experience in using front end monitoring tools to troubleshoot errors and recognize performance bottlenecks.
Strong foundation in computer science fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, and coding.
Proficient understanding of code versioning tools(GIT, SVN), working experience with Agile methodology and fast iterative development cycles.
An expert comprehension of core web and browser concepts (eg. how does JavaScript handle asynchronous code).
Deep understanding of technology and architecture in a highly scalable and available setup
Practical experience and ability to drive design and architecture of multiple subsystems with other senior members of the team
Self-driven, responsible, and keen eye to details
Strong collaborator and has skills to participate/guide technical discussions
Past experience with startups and fast paced environments is an added advantage

2. Leadership & Collaboration:

Proven experience in leading and mentoring technical teams.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to align technical decisions with business objectives.
Strong communication skills to articulate technical concepts effectively to diverse audiences.

3. Experience:

12+ years of experience in frontend development, with at least 3+ years in a senior or architecture role.
Prior experience working with cross-functional teams in agile environments.

Nice to Have

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Familiarity with micro-frontend architectures and server-side rendering frameworks like Next.js or Nuxt.js.
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization tools like Docker.
Exposure to real-time data visualization frameworks or libraries.