Sr Front-End Architect - React + (Java, Spring)

Galent; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Galent is seeking a Sr Front-End Architect to lead the design and development of high-performance web experiences using React and TypeScript, with a 60/40 focus on frontend/backend (React + Java Spring). You will drive architectural decisions, partner with UX/Product, and implement robust UI, API contracts, and secure patterns from Jersey City, NJ.

The role emphasizes advanced front-end engineering, performance, accessibility, testing, and modern tooling, with opportunities to influence

Qualifications

• 14+ years professional software engineering experience with significant depth in front-end web development.
• Expert-level React proficiency (hooks, component composition, context, rendering behavior).
• Strong Java and Java Spring skills to develop microservices / API contracts (GraphQL/REST).
• Deep experience with modern front-end tooling: Vite/Webpack, Babel/SWC, npm/pnpm/yarn, monorepos (optional).
• Strong CSS skills: responsive design, CSS modules, theming, scalable styling.
• Advanced testing practices: Jest/Vitest, React Testing Library, Playwright/Cypress for E2E testing.
• Accessibility expertise: WCAG/ARIA, keyboard navigation, testing.
• Performance engineering: Core Web Vitals, bundle optimization, caching, SSR/CSR trade-offs.
• API integration with GraphQL and REST, schema-driven development.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of complex, user-facing web applications using React + TypeScript, owning the front-end architecture and delivery approach.
• Develop microservices / API contracts using Java and Spring, with front-end friendly design patterns.
• Partner with UX/Product to translate designs into polished experiences, considering feasibility and performance.
• Establish and evolve front-end standards: components, state management, routing, testing practices.
• Drive performance and quality: Core Web Vitals, bundle optimization, caching and observability.
• Implement advanced UI features like data visualization, real-time updates, offline patterns.
• Ensure secure client-side patterns: safe auth flows, token handling, secure storage.

Skills

React

TypeScript

Java/Spring

Frontend architecture

Performance engineering

Testing (Jest/Vitest)

Accessibility (WCAG)

GraphQL/REST API

Security patterns

AI-assisted tooling

Observability

Frontend tooling (Vite/Webpack)

CSS architecture

Tools

Vite/Webpack

Babel/SWC

NPM/PNPM/Yarn

Monorepos

Storybook

Playwright/Cypress

GitHub Copilot / AI tools

Job description

Role :- Sr Front-End Architect - React + (Java, Spring)

Location :- Jersey City, NJ

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Summary

Lead the design and development of modern, high-performance web experiences using React and the broader front-end ecosystem. This role is front-end (React + TypeScript) 60% and backend (Java Spring) 40% focused skills to deliver cutting-edge UI & Microservices capabilities and set engineering standards.

Job responsibilities

• Lead development of complex, user-facing web applications using React + TypeScript, owning the front-end architecture and delivery approach.
• Develop microservices / API contracts (GraphQL/REST) using Java and Spring technologies and front-end friendly design patterns (pagination, filtering, error models).
• Partner with UX/Product to translate designs into polished experiences; influence requirements with feasibility, performance, and accessibility considerations.
• Establish and evolve front-end standards: component architecture, state management, routing, code conventions, and testing practices.
• Drive performance and quality: Core Web Vitals, bundle optimization, rendering strategies, caching, and runtime observability.
• Implement advanced UI capabilities such as rich data visualization, real-time updates, offline-friendly patterns, and robust form/workflow experiences.
• Ensure secure client-side patterns: safe auth flows, token handling guidance, secure storage, and protection against common web vulnerabilities.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 14+ years professional software engineering experience with significant depth in front-end web development; experience leading projects and mentoring engineers.
• Expert-level React proficiency (hooks, component composition, context, rendering behavior, concurrency-related patterns where applicable).
• Strong Java and Java Spring skills to develop microservices / API contracts (GraphQL/REST) using Java and Spring technologies and front-end friendly design patterns (pagination, filtering, error models).
• Deep experience with modern front-end tooling: Vite/Webpack, Babel/SWC, npm/pnpm/yarn, monorepos (optional), and build/release pipelines.
• Strong CSS skills: responsive design, CSS architecture (CSS Modules, CSS-in-JS, or utility frameworks), theming, and consistent styling at scale.
• Advanced testing practices: Jest/Vitest, React Testing Library, Playwright/Cypress for E2E; test strategy ownership.
• Accessibility expertise: WCAG/ARIA, keyboard navigation, screen-reader considerations, and automated + manual a11y testing.
• Performance engineering: profiling, bundle splitting, SSR/CSR trade-offs, caching strategies, and Core Web Vitals optimization.
• API integration expertise with GraphQL and REST (schema-driven development, error handling, pagination, caching, and client state strategies).
• Security awareness for web apps: XSS/CSRF prevention, dependency hygiene, secure auth/session patterns (OIDC awareness a plus).
• Observability for the front end: client-side logging/metrics, error reporting, and debugging production issues.
• MUST: Proficiency using AI-assisted engineering tools (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot) to accelerate implementation, refactoring, test creation, and debugging—while validating correctness and adhering to secure handling practices.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with SSR/meta frameworks: Next.js / Remix and SEO considerations.
• Experience leveraging a design system (Storybook, tokens).
• Experience with micro-frontend patterns and module federation (where relevant).
• Experience with visualization and rich UI: D3, Canvas/WebGL, advanced tables/grids, animation libraries.
• Familiarity with authentication integrations (OIDC/OAuth2) and enterprise SSO constraints.
• Proven track record modernizing legacy front ends and improving developer experience (DX).

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf