Frontend architect

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 Frontend 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.

Employees within 90 min of our NY, MI, IL, and Los Angeles offices may expect 2-3 days a week onsite. This is a remote role for those outside the commutable distance (within the US).

 

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

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.

Location:

New York - 150 E 42nd

Brand:

Merkle

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent

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