Job Summary
We are looking for a Lead Frontend Architect to drive the design and implementation of scalable, high-performance frontend solutions for digital platforms. The role requires strong expertise in modern frontend frameworks, cloud-native architectures, and end-to-end web ecosystem integration.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Define and own frontend architecture strategy for enterprise-grade applications
- Design and implement scalable, resilient, and high-performance UI solutions
- Lead development using Next.js and modern frontend frameworks, including SSR and middleware capabilities
- Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless integration between frontend, backend, and APIs
- Architect solutions involving CDN, DNS, API Gateway, and cloud platforms (Azure)
- Drive adoption of best practices in UI/UX, performance optimization, and security
- Lead troubleshooting of production issues across frontend, API, and infrastructure layers
Mentor and guide engineering teams, ensuring high-quality code and design standards
Skill Requirements
Mandatory Skills
- Strong expertise in Next.js (SSR, routing, middleware)
- Solid understanding of frontend technologies (React, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, CSS)(suggested based on role context)
- Experience with API integration (GraphQL, Apollo, API Gateways)
- Deep knowledge of CDN, DNS, and edge architectures (e.g., Akamai, Azure Front Door)
- Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services (APIM, networking, integration layers)
Strong debugging skills across frontend, backend, and network layers
Other Requirements
Preferred Skills
- Experience with micro-frontend architecture(suggested, not explicitly in source)
- Knowledge of DevOps practices (CI/CD, monitoring, observability)(suggested)
- Exposure to enterprise CMS platforms (e.g., Contentful, AEM)(aligned to Akzo ecosystem signals)
Experience & Qualification
- 12+ years of experience in frontend / full-stack development and architecture roles
- Proven experience designing large-scale enterprise web applications
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
Key Competencies
- End-to-end architecture thinking (UI to backend to infra)
- Ability to design resilient, scalable, and fault-tolerant systems
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent collaboration with cross-functional teams