Frontend Architect (React.js)

Role: Frontend Architect (React.js)

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid 3 Days From Office)

Min 7 - 10 years experience

Mandatory Skills

React

Next

Azure

Microservices

Event Driven Architecture

Job Description

The Onsite Frontend Architect will own frontend architecture and technical direction for modern web applications, designing scalable, high performance solutions using React and Next.js while working closely with client stakeholders, UX, backend, and product teams.

Key Responsibilities

Own end to end frontend architecture and solution design

Design and govern React / Next.js architecture (SSR, SSG, routing, state management)

Define component architecture, design systems, and coding standards

Ensure performance optimization, accessibility, SEO, and responsive design

Drive frontend integration with backend APIs, auth, and middleware layers

Review code, enforce best practices, and guide frontend engineers

Collaborate onsite with product, UX, and business stakeholders

Ensure security, scalability, and maintainability of frontend solutions

Support release planning, production readiness, and issue resolution

Required Skillset

Strong expertise in React.js and Next.js

Deep knowledge of JavaScript / TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3

Experience with SSR, SSG, CSR, and modern frontend build pipelines

Hands on experience with state management (Redux, Zustand, Context API, etc.)

Strong understanding of API integration (REST / GraphQL)

Experience with performance tuning, accessibility, and SEO best practices

Familiarity with CI/CD, frontend testing frameworks, and version control

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in enterprise scale or digital transformation programs

Exposure to cloud hosted frontend deployments (Azure / AWS)

Experience working in Agile / Scrum environments

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills