Frontend Architect

Summary

Join Veeva Systems, a mission-driven organization and pioneer in industry cloud, helping life sciences companies bring therapies to patients faster. As a Frontend Architect, you will lead front-end development efforts, drive architectural decisions, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and user-friendly web experiences.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in web development
• Experience with both frontend (React) and backend development, including API design (REST, GraphQL)
• Familiarity with real-time communication protocols (WebSockets, gRPC) and complex state management solutions
• Strong understanding of design principles and accessibility guidelines (WCAG)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to addressing challenges
• A keen eye for detail, meticulousness, and a commitment to delivering exceptional results
• The ability to effectively communicate, collaborate, and influence others
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Responsibilities

• Design and implement innovative and scalable frontend architectures for complex web applications
• Lead the development team in defining and implementing coding standards, best practices, and development processes
• Collaborate closely with designers and back-end developers to ensure seamless integration and a consistent user experience
• Develop and maintain reusable UI components and design systems to ensure code consistency and maintainability
• Implement real-time collaboration features and manage complex state management in web applications
• Stay up-to-date with the latest frontend technologies and frameworks, and evaluate their suitability for project needs
• Mentor and guide front-end developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
• Conduct code reviews, providing constructive feedback to ensure code quality and adherence to standards
• Clearly communicate technical ideas and decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Identify and proactively address potential issues and risks, offering solutions and alternatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a lead/architect role
• Knowledge of design systems methodologies (e.g., Atomic Design)
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines
• Completed university degree in relevant field