Front-end Architect (NEXT.JS)

Dentsu Aegis Network Ltd.; Massachusetts; Remote; USD 113,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Front-end Architect specializing in Next.js to lead the technical direction for enterprise-grade websites. This remote position involves mentoring developers, designing scalable solutions, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams using cutting-edge technologies. It offers competitive benefits and a salary range of $113,000 - $182,850.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in React and Next.js for front-end solutions.
• Proven experience with headless architectures and API consumption.
• In-depth knowledge of website performance considerations.

Responsibilities

• Design and document front-end architecture for high-traffic websites.
• Lead CMS integrations and ensure adherence to front-end best practices.
• Mentor junior developers and define best practices across code quality.

Skills

React

Next.js

TypeScript

HTML5

CSS3

Tools

GraphQL

Contentful

Sitecore

Sanity

Optimizely

Vercel

Netlify

Webpack

Job description

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Front-end Architect (NEXT.JS)

申请 locations USA - Remote - Massachusetts time type 全职 posted on 发布于昨天 job requisition id R1094584 本职位负责为系统和平台创建解决方案架构，并确保在满足业务需求的同时，以时间、成本、符合公司标准、政策和规程为指标考察所有相关选择方案。担任本职位的人员将监督其他架构师的工作以及为内外部客户提供解决方案的情况，通过适当管理方法进行引导。

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 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 relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors.

Benefits 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
• Paid parental leave

Dentsu complies with applicable laws regarding employee leave benefits. For details, visit www.dentsubenefitsplus.com.

To apply, click the “Apply” button at the top of this job posting. Applications are reviewed continuously.

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Location: USA - Remote - Massachusetts

Brand: Merkle

Time Type: 全职

Contract Type: 永久

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