Front-end Architect (NEXT.JS)

The purpose of this role is to create solution architectures for systems and platforms ensuring all relevant options are explored for time, cost and compliance to the company's standards, policies and practices whilst meeting the business' requirements. The role will oversee the work of other architects and delivery of the solution for clients both internal and external, shepherding it through the relevant governance.

Job Description :

We are seeking an experienced Technical 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 CMS Technical Director.

This is a remote role. Employees within 90 min of our NY, MI, or IL offices may expect 1 day a week onsite.

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
• Ensure security, accessibility, performance, and general front-end best practices are accounted for and adhered to

Hands-on Implementation

Team & Client Collaboration

Mentorship & Process Improvement

Qualifications

The annual salary range for this position is $113,000 - $182,850. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law.

Benefits available with this position include :

Dentsu also complies with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. For further details regarding Dentsu benefits, please visit www.dentsubenefitsplus.com.

To begin the application process, please click on the "Apply" button at the top of this job posting. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps.

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Location :

USA - Remote - Massachusetts

Brand : Merkle

Time Type : Full time

Contract Type : Permanent

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