Frontend Solutions Architect

Dentsu • New York, NY

29d • $113,000 - $182,850 • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Frontend 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 AVP, Frontend Development.

Requirements

• 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 Webpack or similar build tools and module bundlers

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
• 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 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.

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, and
• Paid parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees