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Photon

Front End Architect/Lead - USA

Dallas, TX · On-site

Architect and optimize the BFF layer to enhance frontend-backend interactions. * Improve frontend performance using lazy loading, predictive prefetching, tree shaking, and edge caching. * Collaborate ...

Photon

Front End Architect/Lead - USA

Dallas, TX · On-site

Architect and optimize the BFF layer to enhance frontend-backend interactions. * Improve frontend performance using lazy loading, predictive prefetching, tree shaking, and edge caching. * Collaborate ...

Gartner

Sr Frontend Architect (Digital/Web)

Irving, TX · Hybrid

Architect, Design & Guide teams to build modern front-end solutions for millions of end-users. * Work with Open-source technologies and applications. * Work in a fast-paced environment along with ...

Gartner

Sr Frontend Architect (Digital/Web)

Irving, TX · Hybrid

Architect, Design & Guide teams to build modern front-end solutions for millions of end-users. * Work with Open-source technologies and applications. * Work in a fast-paced environment along with ...

Veeva Systems

Software Architect - Front End

As a Technical Architect - Front End, you will define and shape how front-end developers implement UI functionality, drive technical direction, and mentor developers to innovate cloud software that ...

Fabergent

UI/UX -Front end Architect

Princeton, NJ

UIUX /Front-End Architect Full Time Position Looking for 14+ years' experience Main skills required: Angular JS & JavaScript Skills Require A positive, innovative, energizing, collaborative work ...

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As a Frontend Architect, collaboration with cross-functional teams is integral to ensuring the technical vision aligns with business objectives. You will frequently work with backend engineers, UX/UI designers, product managers, and QA specialists to define system architecture, establish best practices, and address technical challenges. Regular meetings, code reviews, and documentation sessions are common, enabling seamless integration of frontend solutions with other system components. This collaborative environment fosters continuous learning and innovation, while also providing opportunities to mentor team members and influence overall project direction.

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A Frontend Architect is a senior-level software professional responsible for designing and overseeing the structure, scalability, and performance of the front-end (user interface) of web or mobile applications. They make key decisions about frameworks, coding standards, and best practices to ensure seamless user experiences and maintainable codebases. Frontend Architects collaborate closely with designers, backend engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver robust and efficient applications. Their role often includes mentoring developers, optimizing workflows, and staying updated with the latest technologies in user interface development.
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Front End Architect/Lead - USA

Front End Architect/Lead - USA

Photon

Dallas, TX • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Frontend Lead

About the Role

We are looking for an exceptional Frontend Lead -Vue.js, Spring MVC ,Thymeleaf who is highly hands-on and deeply experienced in Vue.js, Spring Thymeleaf and performance engineering. The ideal candidate will lead the development of a scalable frontend framework that supports both Server-Side Rendering (SSR) and Client-Side Rendering (CSR) while optimizing site performance and user experience.

This role involves architecting and developing a state-of-the-art frontend system that integrates seamlessly with our Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) layer, powered by Spring Boot microservices, and deployed on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and build a high-performance frontend framework using Spring MVC, Thymeleaf and Vue js
  • Implement SSR/CSR hybrid strategies to optimize rendering, SEO, and page performance.
  • Architect and optimize the BFF layer to enhance frontend-backend interactions.
  • Improve frontend performance using lazy loading, predictive prefetching, tree shaking, and edge caching.
  • Collaborate with backend engineers to optimize API designs and system efficiency.
  • Optimize frontend applications for speed, security, and scalability in GCP environments.
  • Lead, mentor, and coach frontend engineers, promoting technical excellence.
  • Stay up to date with industry trends, especially in frontend performance optimizations.

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in Spring MVC, Thymeleaf and Vue js and SEO optimization .
  • Strong JavaScript/TypeScript proficiency with modern ES6+ concepts.
  • Must-have experience with GraphQL for efficient data fetching.
  • Strong background in frontend performance optimization, including: 
    • Lazy loading, tree shaking, and code splitting
    • Web Vitals optimizations (LCP, FID, CLS)
    • Edge caching & CDN optimizations
    • Predictive rendering and smart prefetching
  • Experience working in GCP (Google Cloud Platform) for cloud deployment and CI/CD automation.
  • Solid understanding of frontend security best practices and performance tuning.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong passion for writing clean, maintainable, and testable code.
  • Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities to guide junior developers and drive technical excellence.

Nice-to-Have Skills

  • Familiarity with A/B testing and automated UI performance tuning.
  • Expertise in containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) for frontend deployments.

Compensation, Benefits and Duration

Minimum Compensation: USD 48,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 168,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.
This position is available for independent contractors.
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post.

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