Lead/Principal Front-End Architect
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Intetics Inc., a leading American technology company specializing in custom software application development, distributed professional teams creation, software product quality assessment, and “all-things-digital” solutions, is on the lookout for a Lead/Principal Front-End Architect to join our team and provide exceptional customer support.
Responsibilities
- Design and own front-end architecture using Next.js, React, and TypeScript for enterprise commerce solutions
- Lead architectural decisions around rendering strategies, including SSR, edge, and serverless
- Define approaches for state management, caching, and Core Web Vitals optimization
- Document key architectural decisions in ADRs
- Break down epics into clear, implementable user stories with acceptance criteria
- Estimate technical complexity and help resolve ambiguity before sprint execution
- Define coding standards, conventions, and engineering workflows optimized for both engineers and AI agents
- Collaborate directly with clients during discovery sessions
- Translate business requirements into technical architecture roadmaps
- Unblock distributed engineering teams and support delivery across multiple workstreams
- Clearly explain technical decisions and tradeoffs to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience leading front-end architecture decisions for distributed engineering teams of 3+ people
- Deep proficiency in React, Next.js, and TypeScript
- Strong experience with Next.js App Router and React Server Components
- Proven experience architecting enterprise commerce platforms such as Shopify Plus, Salesforce Commerce Cloud, BigCommerce, or similar
- Strong expertise in performance engineering and Core Web Vitals optimization, including LCP, CLS, INP, caching, and CDN
- Experience structuring specifications, documentation, and tasks for AI agent execution, such as Cursor or Claude Code
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
- Strong client-facing communication skills
- Ability to explain architectural decisions, risks, and tradeoffs to non-technical stakeholders
- Experience working with distributed engineering teams
Nice to Have
- Experience with headless CMS platforms such as Contentful, Sanity, or Contentstack
- Experience architecting headless commerce or composable storefronts
- Experience with Shopify Storefront API or Salesforce Commerce Cloud Composable Storefront
- Familiarity with testing frameworks such as Jest, Cypress, or Playwright
- Experience with SCAYLE
- Experience working across async-first distributed teams in multiple time zones
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View Company ProfileIntetics is a leading global technology company that provides custom software development, digital transformation, and IT consulting services. With a strong presence in the industry, Intetics has established itself as a trusted partner for businesses seeking to leverage technology to drive growth and innovation. The company's expertise spans a wide range of areas, including artificial intelligence, data analytics, cybersecurity, and cloud computing. Intetics' team of skilled professionals works closely with clients to understand their unique needs and develop tailored solutions that meet their specific requirements. Through its commitment to delivering high-quality services and building long-term relationships, Intetics has earned a reputation as a reliable and forward-thinking technology company. As a result, Intetics has become a go-to partner for companies seeking to stay ahead of the curve in today's rapidly evolving technological landscape.
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