Frontend Enterprise Software Architect

HFM; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Model (2 days working from

Health Insurance (from day one)

21 days annual leave

Referral Bonus Program

Visa Sponsorship and Relocation(If any

Job summary

HFM is an internationally acclaimed multi-asset broker delivering cutting-edge trading tools and platforms to traders worldwide. We are expanding and seek a driven Frontend Enterprise Software Architect to design and build web application architecture, shared frontend foundations, and set engineering standards.

You will own end-to-end frontend architecture, maintain the shared component library, enforce performance budgets, mentor engineers, and collaborate with global teams to translate

Qualifications

• 10+ years of frontend engineering experience, including architecture of large multi-team web apps.
• Experience defining and operating a design system used by multiple product teams.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end frontend architecture and design shared foundations for trading and client-facing apps.
• Own the shared component library and design system for reuse across product teams.
• Set standards for structure, state management, testing and dependencies, enforced via code reviews and automated checks.
• Define performance budgets and accessibility (WCAG) requirements; ensure implementation meets them.
• Write production code, modernize legacy frontends and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Mentor engineers and establish frontend best practices across the organization.

Skills

TypeScript

React

Next.js

Frontend architecture

Design system

Performance optimization

CI/CD pipelines

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Webpack

Babel

Monorepo tooling

CI/CD tooling

Job description

HFM is an internationally acclaimed multi-asset broker, delivering cutting-edge trading tools, platforms, and conditions to traders worldwide. We are committed to innovation, transparency, and excellence in the financial markets.

As we continue to expand, we are seeking a driven and strategic driven Frontend Enterprise Software Architect to join our team. You will design and build web application architecture and shared frontend foundations, set engineering standards and write code alongside development teams.

Responsibilities :

• Own end-to-end frontend architecture; design, prototype and implement shared foundations for trading and client-facing web applications.
• Own the shared component library and design system for reuse across product teams.
• Set standards for application structure, state management, testing and dependencies, enforced through code reviews and automated checks.
• Define and enforce performance budgets and accessibility (WCAG) as architectural requirements.
• Write production code, modernize legacy frontends and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Collaborate with architects, engineering teams and stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust, scalable solutions.
• Mentor engineers and establish frontend best practices across the global engineering organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of hands-on frontend engineering, including several years architecting large multi-team web applications.
• Fluency in English; additional languages would be considered an advantage.
• Expert proficiency in TypeScript and React, with hands-on Next.js experience in high-load production systems.
• Deep understanding of web performance: Core Web Vitals, bundle budgets, caching and rendering strategy.
• Experience defining and operating a design system used by more than one product team.
• Strong background in modern build tooling, monorepo management and frontend CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent communicator who can translate complex technical concepts for diverse stakeholders.

Resumes must be submitted in English. Applicants must be eligible or have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based.

• Hybrid Work Model (2 days working from home)
• Comprehensive Health Insurance (from day one!)
• 21 days of Annual Leave
• Referral Bonus Program

Additional Support

• Visa Sponsorship and Relocation Assistance (If applicable)

All Applications will be handled with the strictest confidentiality.