Frontend Architect / Lead

Apexon; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Apexon is seeking a highly skilled Frontend Architect / Lead located in Princeton, New Jersey. The role involves designing scalable web applications with a strong focus on Angular and React.js. You will lead the implementation of microfrontend architecture and drive frontend performance optimization.

This position requires deep technical expertise, solid leadership skills, and the ability to mentor developers while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have a strong hands-on background in frontend technologies and a problem-solving mindset.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in Angular (v10+) and React.js.
• Experience with microfrontend architecture and modern frontend frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of performance optimization tools such as Lighthouse and Webpack.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive frontend architecture for scalable and modular applications.
• Lead implementation of microfrontend architecture (Module Federation, single-spa, etc.).
• Build and deliver critical features using Angular and React with high code quality.

Skills

Angular (v10+)

React.js

Performance optimization (Lighthouse, Webpack)

Microfrontend architecture

State management tools (NgRx, Redux, Zustand)

REST/GraphQL APIs

Tools

GitHub Copilot

ChatGPT

Job description

We are looking for a highly skilled Frontend Architect / Lead with strong expertise in Angular and React.js to design and deliver scalable, high-performance web applications. This role combines hands‑on development, architecture ownership, technical leadership, and innovation with a strong focus on microfrontends, performance optimization, and AI‑driven engineering productivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and drive frontend architecture for scalable and modular applications
• Lead implementation of microfrontend architecture (Module Federation, single-spa, etc.)
• Build and deliver critical features using Angular and React with high code quality
• Drive frontend performance optimization (Core Web Vitals, lazy loading, code splitting, runtime efficiency)
• Establish engineering best practices, coding standards, and reusable design patterns
• Leverage AI tools like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT to improve developer productivity and SDLC efficiency
• Introduce innovative solutions to enhance user experience and engineering outcomes
• Mentor developers and collaborate with product, design, and backend teams

Required Skills

• Strong hands‑on experience in Angular (v10+) and React.js
• Experience with microfrontend architecture and modern frontend frameworks
• Strong knowledge of performance optimization tools such as Lighthouse and Webpack
• Experience with state management tools like NgRx, Redux, Zustand, etc.
• Familiarity with REST/GraphQL APIs and integration patterns
• Strong understanding of clean architecture, design patterns, and CI/CD practices

Leadership & Mindset

• Strong problem‑solving and innovation mindset
• Ability to lead, mentor, and influence engineering teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Good to Have

• Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Exposure to design systems and SSR (Next.js / Angular Universal)
• Knowledge of accessibility (WCAG) and SEO
• Experience integrating AI‑powered features into applications