Front-end Architect (NEXT.JS)

2 Hours ago • 5-7 Years • $113,000 PA - $182,850 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

This Front-end Architect role involves designing and leading the front-end architecture for high-traffic websites and digital platforms using React and Next.js. Responsibilities include defining front-end rendering strategies, implementing modern tools, and mentoring developers. The architect will also collaborate with various teams, ensuring quality, performance, and maintainability. This role requires hands-on coding, code reviews, and guiding projects from start to finish. This role is remote, with potential for one day per week onsite in NY, MI, or IL offices.
Must have:
  • Design front-end architecture with React and Next.js
  • Implement headless CMS integrations with Contentful or similar.
  • Lead front-end execution across multiple digital projects.
  • Write and review scalable TypeScript code.
  • Translate business and user requirements into solutions.
  • In-depth knowledge of React, Next.js, TypeScript, HTML5 and CSS3
Good to have:
  • Experience with API consumption (REST/GraphQL).
  • Experience in modular web development using Atomic Design and Storybook.
  • Experience with CSS tooling such as CSS Modules, PostCSS, Sass, or Less.
Perks:
  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • 401k
  • Flexible paid time off
  • At least 15 paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick and safe leave
  • Paid parental leave

Job Details

The purpose of this role is to create solution architectures for systems and platforms ensuring all relevant options are explored for time, cost and compliance to the company’s standards, policies and practices whilst meeting the business’ requirements. The role will oversee the work of other architects and delivery of the solution for clients both internal and external, shepherding it through the relevant governance.

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Technical Architect to lead the architecture and front-end strategy for enterprise-grade websites and digital platforms. You’ll play a key role in defining technical direction, leading implementation efforts, and mentoring a talented team of developers. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives at the intersection of technology leadership, hands-on coding, and strategic collaboration. 

In this role, you will also work closely with strategy, design, and backend teams and use cutting-edge technologies like Next.js, GraphQL, Typescript, and headless CMS platforms such as Contentful to shape the full-stack architecture of websites, ensuring quality, performance, and maintainability. As a hands-on leader, you will mentor front-end developers, perform code reviews, and guide projects from kickoff through launch. You will report to the CMS Technical Director.

This is a remote role. Employees within 90 min of our NY, MI, or IL offices may expect 1 day a week onsite.
 
Responsibilities 

Architectural & Technical Leadership 

  • Design and document front-end architecture for high-traffic, component-based websites using React and Next.js 

  • Define front-end rendering strategies that align with design requirements, client goals, and scalability 

  • Evaluate and implement modern front-end tools, libraries, and design systems 

  • Lead CMS integrations with headless and composable platforms such as Contentful, Sitecore, Sanity, or Optimizely 

  • Ensure security, accessibility, performance, and general front-end best practices are accounted for and adhered to 

Hands-on Implementation 

  • Lead front-end execution across multiple digital projects in parallel 

  • Participate in sprint planning, estimation, and delivery schedules 

  • Write and review scalable, well-documented TypeScript code that meets standards and project timelines 

  • Solve complex implementation challenges, both independently and collaboratively 

Team & Client Collaboration 

  • Act as the technical point of contact for internal teams and external stakeholders 

  • Collaborate with UI/UX designers to bring Figma prototypes to life with precision and responsiveness 

  • Partner with backend developers and business analysts to ensure APIs are built to support requirements and optimal front-end performance. 

  • Translate business and user requirements into detailed technical solutions 

Mentorship & Process Improvement 

  • Mentor junior and mid-level front-end developers, fostering skill growth and knowledge sharing 

  • Define and enforce best practices across code quality, version control, testing, and deployment 

  • Contribute to internal documentation, reusable components, and process enhancements 

Qualifications 

  • 5-7 years of in-depth knowledge and demonstrated use of React, Next.js, TypeScript, HTML5 and CSS3 to develop performant, accessible, and maintainable frontend solutions at scale 

  • Proven experience with headless architecture and the Server-Client Rendering Spectrum 

  • Proven experience with API consumption (REST/GraphQL) 

  • Proven experience in modular web development, using Atomic Design and Storybook 

  • Proven experience with CSS tooling such as CSS Modules, PostCSS, Sass, or Less 

  • Proven experience working across headless/composable CMS platforms like Contentful, Sitecore, Sanity and Optimizely 

  • Proven experience with modern frontend hosting solutions like Vercel and Netlify 

  • Experience with a JavaScript testing framework such as Mocha, Jest, or Jasmine 

  • Experience with Webpack or similar build tools and module bundlers 

  • Skills in translating complex technical decisions for non-technical audiences 

  • In-depth knowledge of browser/client discrepancies and supported features 

  • In-depth knowledge of website performance considerations and performance tooling 

  • In-depth knowledge of accessibility and WCAG standards 

The annual salary range for this position is $113,000 - $182,850. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law.

Benefits available with this position include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance,

• Life insurance,

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance,

• 401k,

• Flexible paid time off,

• At least 15 paid holidays per year,

• Paid sick and safe leave, and

• Paid parental leave.

Dentsu also complies with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. For further details regarding Dentsu benefits, please visit www.dentsubenefitsplus.com.

To begin the application process, please click on the “Apply” button at the top of this job posting. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps.

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Location:

USA - Remote - Massachusetts

Brand:

Merkle

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent

Dentsu is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do this without regard to race, color, national origin, sex , sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religious practices and observances, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. 

 

Dentsu is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity with us, please send an e-mail to ApplicantAccommodations@dentsu.com by clicking on the link to let us  know the nature of your accommodation request and your contact information. We are here to support you.  

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