Frontend Architect

Connect Digital; Lisboa; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Veeva Systems is building the next generation of life sciences data applications with a modern tech stack. We are seeking a Senior Frontend Architect to lead the design and delivery of scalable frontend systems, collaborating with design and backend teams to ensure a seamless user experience.

You will mentor engineers, drive coding standards, and stay ahead of frontend trends while maintaining accessibility and performance across platforms.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in web development.
• Experience with React and backend API design (REST/GraphQL).
• Familiarity with real‑time protocols (WebSockets) and complex state management.
• Strong knowledge of design principles and WCAG accessibility.
• Excellent problem solving and proactive collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable frontend architectures for complex web apps.
• Lead the development team, define coding standards and processes.
• Collaborate with designers and backend developers for seamless UX.
• Develop reusable UI components and design systems for consistency.
• Implement real‑time collaboration features and manage state.
• Stay current with frontend tech and evaluate new tools for projects.
• Mentor front‑end developers and conduct code reviews.
• Communicate technical ideas clearly to stakeholders.
• Proactively identify issues and propose solutions.

Skills

Frontend architecture

React

API design (REST/GraphQL)

WebSockets / real-time

Team leadership / mentoring

Accessibility (WCAG)

Education

University degree in relevant field

Tools

AWS

Design systems

CI/CD pipelines

GraphQL tooling

Job description

Veeva Systems is a mission‑driven organization and pioneer in industry cloud, helping life sciences companies bring therapies to patients faster.

As one of the fastest‑growing SaaS companies in history, we surpassed $2B in revenue in our last fiscal year with extensive growth potential ahead.

At the heart of Veeva are our values: Do the Right Thing, Customer Success, Employee Success, and Speed.

We're not just any public company – we made history in **** by becoming a public benefit corporation (PBC), legally bound to balancing the interests of customers, employees, society, and investors.

As a Work Anywhere company, we support your flexibility to work from home or in the office, so you can thrive in your ideal environment.

Join us in transforming the life sciences industry, committed to making a positive impact on its customers, employees, and communities.

The Role

At Veeva Link, we're building the intelligence layer for life sciences, creating connected data applications that accelerate drug development and significantly improve patient outcomes.

Our core belief: combining the highest quality data with state‑of‑the‑art software delivers immense value.

We believe execution matters most. Progress comes from speed, accuracy, and quality in what we build every day. Our engineering approach emphasizes clear product definitions leading to meticulous technical designs. We leverage a modern tech stack to deliver inherently reliable applications and a great user experience.

Our Work Spans Two Critical Areas

Data‑Driven Insights

We develop sophisticated applications that map and understand global scientific and medical expertise, providing high‑impact insights and AI‑generated intelligence. Engineers here tackle complex data modeling, entity resolution, and advanced machine learning.

Intelligent Business Workflows

We engineer workflow applications powered by our data, using AI to find patterns and route information precisely. This involves designing scalable pipelines and intelligent automation.

Why Join Veeva Link?

Build products that create significant positive impact in global healthcare. Work in an environment led by a CEO with an engineering background. Work Anywhere means you can work in an office or at home on any given day. Empowered Autonomy: Tech decisions are made within teams, giving engineers significant autonomy. Collaborate with highly skilled teammates who take pride in achieving great outcomes. Excellence matters.

What You’ll Do

• Design and implement innovative and scalable frontend architectures for complex web applications
• Lead the development team in defining and implementing coding standards, best practices, and development processes
• Collaborate closely with designers and back‑end developers to ensure seamless integration and a consistent user experience
• Develop and maintain reusable UI components and design systems to ensure code consistency and maintainability
• Implement real‑time collaboration features and manage complex state management in web applications
• Stay up-to-date with the latest frontend technologies and frameworks, and evaluate their suitability for project needs
• Mentor and guide front‑end developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
• Conduct code reviews, providing constructive feedback to ensure code quality and adherence to standards
• Clearly communicate technical ideas and decisions to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Identify and proactively address potential issues and risks, offering solutions and alternatives

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in web development
• Experience with both frontend (React) and backend development, including API design (REST, GraphQL)
• Familiarity with real‑time communication protocols (WebSockets, gRPC) and complex state management solutions
• Strong understanding of design principles and accessibility guidelines (WCAG)
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and a proactive approach to addressing challenges
• A keen eye for detail, meticulousness, and a commitment to delivering exceptional results
• The ability to effectively communicate, collaborate, and influence others
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Nice to Have

• Experience in a lead/architect role
• Knowledge of design systems methodologies (e.g. Atomic Design)
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines
• Completed a university degree in a relevant field

#RemotePortugal

Veeva's headquarters is located in the San Francisco Bay Area with offices in more than 15 countries around the world.

As an equal opportunity employer, Veeva is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and growing a diverse workforce.

Diversity makes us stronger.

It comes in many forms.

Gender, race, ethnicity, religion, politics, sexual orientation, age, disability and life experience shape us all into unique individuals.

We value people for the individuals they are and the contributions they can bring to our teams.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need when applying for a role or in our recruitment process, please contact us at ******.