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Job Title: Frontend Architect
Location: Remote/Hybrid
Type: Full-time
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Frontend Architect to lead the technical vision and implementation of our frontend systems. This role combines strategic architectural planning with hands-on development leadership, requiring deep expertise in modern frontend technologies and frameworks. The ideal candidate will drive technical excellence while mentoring team members and establishing best practices for scalable frontend development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement scalable frontend architecture for enterprise applications
- Establish coding standards, best practices, and development workflows
- Lead technical decision-making for frontend technology stack and tools
- Mentor and guide frontend development team members
- Collaborate with product managers and backend teams on system design
- Optimize application performance and user experience
- Create technical documentation and architecture diagrams
- Conduct code reviews and provide technical leadership
- Research and evaluate new frontend technologies and frameworks
- Implement security best practices in frontend development
Perks:
- Competitive salary with equity options
- Remote-first work environment
- Professional development budget
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Flexible vacation policy
Frontend Architect Responsibilities
Hiring a frontend architect? Here's what you can expect them to handle:
- Define and implement frontend architecture patterns and standards
- Lead technical planning and system design discussions
- Establish performance metrics and optimization strategies
- Create reusable component libraries and design systems
- Implement CI/CD pipelines for frontend deployments
- Guide team adoption of new technologies and frameworks
- Conduct architecture reviews and technical debt assessment
- Develop proof-of-concepts for critical technical decisions
Qualifications to Be a Frontend Architect
Here's what a solid candidate typically brings to the table:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field8+ years of frontend development experience3+ years in architectural or technical leadership rolesExpert knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystemProven experience with micro-frontend architecturesFrontend Architect Prerequisites
Before you even think of hiring, make sure your candidates have:
Strong understanding of web performance optimizationExperience with cloud-native architecturesTrack record of successful large-scale implementationsKnowledge of security best practicesExcellent communication and leadership skillsFrontend Architect Hard Skills
The “must-haves” on every recruiter's checklist:
Programming Languages: JavaScript, TypeScriptFrontend Frameworks: React, Vue.js, AngularBuild Tools: Webpack, Vite, RollupTesting: Jest, Cypress, Testing LibraryState Management: Redux, MobX, VuexPerformance: Lighthouse, Web Vitals, Bundle AnalysisArchitecture: Micro-frontends, Module FederationCloud Services: AWS, Azure, GCPFrontend Architect Soft Skills
Tech skills get them in the door—soft skills help them stick around.
Strategic thinking and problem-solvingTeam leadership and mentoringCommunication and presentationProject planning and executionStakeholder managementDecision-making and judgmentConflict resolutionChange managementFrontend Architect Salary by Experience Level
Entry Level (0-2 Years)
$59k – $85k
Common Titles
Junior Frontend Architect, Associate Frontend Architect
Mid Level (2-5 Years)
$85k – $117k
Common Titles
Frontend Architect, Frontend Architect II
Senior Level (5+ Years)
$117k – $180k
Common Titles
Senior Frontend Architect, Lead Frontend Architect
Frequently Asked QuestionsAbout Frontend Architect Hiring
A Frontend Architect focuses more on system-wide technical decisions and architectural patterns, while a Lead Developer primarily manages team delivery and code quality. Architects spend more time on technical strategy and standards definition.
Use system design whiteboarding sessions focused on scalability challenges. Have candidates design a micro-frontend architecture and explain their technical decisions around state management, build systems, and performance optimization.
Prioritize architectural experience while ensuring the candidate maintains strong coding skills. Look for candidates who can demonstrate both high-level thinking and practical implementation knowledge.
Watch for candidates who can't explain technical decisions clearly, lack experience with large-scale applications, or show resistance to new technologies. Poor communication skills and inability to provide concrete examples of architectural improvements are major concerns.
Start with one Frontend Architect per 20-30 frontend developers. For larger organizations, consider having specialized architects for different product areas while maintaining a principal architect for overall direction.
Tools and Programs Frontend Architect Use
Here's what their digital toolbox might look like:
IDE
VSCode•WebStorm
Version Control
Git•GitHub
CI/CD
Jenkins•GitHub Actions
Documentation
Confluence•Notion
Project Management
Jira•Trello
Monitoring
New Relic•Datadog
Design
Figma•Adobe XD
Collaboration
Slack•Microsoft Teams
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