Frontend Architect - TikTok Web Arch

Responsibilities

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul and Tokyo.

Creation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible.

Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day.

To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always.

At TikTok, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve.

Join us.

TikTok's Web Architecture department is seeking a skilled and visionary Architect to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future direction of our web development initiatives. You will lead the strategic planning and execution of key aspects such as Monorepo implementation, Automation Testing, Release Flow optimization, and more.

Key Responsibilities:

-Engineering Architecture Strategy: Develop and drive the engineering architecture strategy for the Web Architecture team, aligning with TikTok's technical vision and business goals.

-Monorepo: Lead the design, implementation, and management of a Monorepo approach, fostering efficient code sharing, version control, and streamlined development processes.

-Automation Testing: Spearhead the adoption of automation testing best practices across web projects, including unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests. Ensure code quality and reliability through automated testing pipelines.

-Release Flow Optimization: Define and optimize release processes, focusing on continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines. Streamline deployment procedures for faster and more reliable releases.

-Technical Vision: Provide clear technical vision and architectural guidance to the team. Establish coding standards, architectural patterns, and best practices for consistent and high-quality development outcomes.

-Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Product Managers, Designers, Backend Engineers, and QA teams, to ensure seamless integration of web components within the broader TikTok ecosystem.

-Innovation and Research: Stay abreast of the latest web technologies, trends, and industry practices. Evaluate and recommend new tools, frameworks, and methodologies to enhance the team's efficiency.

-Performance Optimization: Work collaboratively with Performance Engineers to optimize web applications for speed, responsiveness, and scalability, ensuring an exceptional user experience.

-Risk Management: Proactively identify potential technical risks and challenges, and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

-Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus.

Experience: 5 years of extensive web development experience, with a strong focus on architectural design and strategy.

-Technical Proficiency: Expertise in web technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, and modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Vue.js).

-Monorepo Mastery: Proven experience in designing and managing Monorepo environments for large-scale web development projects.

-Automation Testing: Demonstrated ability to implement and manage automated testing pipelines for web applications.

-CI/CD Excellence: Proficiency in designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines for web projects.

-Problem-Solving: Exceptional problem-solving skills with a track record of analyzing complex technical challenges and providing innovative solutions.

-Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

-Leadership: Strong leadership experience, including team management, mentorship, and technical guidance.

-Agile Mindset: Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and a history of delivering high-quality software in an Agile environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

-Deep understanding of backend technologies and microservices architecture.

-Familiarity with performance optimization techniques for web applications.

-Contributions to open-source projects or technical communities.

-Prior experience in a technology-driven startup or fast-paced environment.

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.