Architect (Front End, Senior)
About the role
We are seeking a Senior Architect to own the front-end architecture across the engineering org, including the web and mobile platform, the design system and shared component libraries, state and data-fetching patterns, and the BFF and edge layers that connect to the services behind them. You will stay hands-on, lead prototyping of patterns that engineers adopt, write code in the hardest parts of the front-end platform, and lead front-end architecture reviews across squads. You will also set front-end architecture standards across the engineering org, mentor mid-level engineers and team leads, and grow the front-end architecture practice across the engineering org.
Responsibilities
- Own the front-end architecture across the engineering org: the web and mobile platform, the design system and shared component libraries, state and data-fetching patterns, and the BFF and edge layers that connect to the services behind them.
- Stay hands-on: lead prototyping of patterns that engineers adopt, write code in the hardest parts of the front-end platform, and lead front-end architecture reviews across squads.
- Set front-end architecture standards across the engineering org: component APIs, accessibility, performance, observability, and the patterns that keep the front-end consistent across products.
- Lead cross-cutting front-end decisions, mentor mid-level engineers and team leads, and grow the front-end architecture practice across the engineering org.
- Lead how the engineering org adopts AI in front-end work: use agentic coding tools (Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, or equivalent) daily across the SDLC, and shape AI use across design, code, testing, and documentation.
Requirements
- Must have 7 to 10+ years building production software end-to-end, with at least 3 years in architecture-leaning work such as front-end platform, system design, or technical leadership.
- Track record designing and setting front-end architecture across multiple teams or the engineering org, including leading architecture reviews and mentoring engineers and team leads.
- Strong front-end proficiency in TypeScript with Vue, React, or equivalent, our core front-end stack, with hands-on coding still part of daily work.
- Strong grasp of web performance, accessibility, and how front-end systems consume APIs and services.
- Production experience with AWS, including CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions or equivalent).
- Experience owning a design system or shared component libraries at scale.
- Experience leading large-scale platform migrations or architecture transitions.
Qualifications
- Deep understanding of front-end architecture: component systems, state management, data fetching, and BFF or edge patterns.
- Strong CS fundamentals: object-oriented design, domain-driven design, data structures, and pragmatic system design.
- Experience hiring, interviewing, or onboarding engineers and architects.
- Experience with TOGAF, SAFe, or other architectural frameworks.
- Experience with our C# / .NET backend stack and how the front-end integrates with the services behind it.
- Daily use of agentic coding tools (Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, or equivalent) across the SDLC, with a clear point of view on how AI fits into front-end architecture work.
Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication, including the ability to explain architectural tradeoffs to engineering, product, and business audiences.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401K Plan with Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Vacation / Sick Leave
- Hybrid Work Schedule
- Tuition Assistance
- Growth Opportunities
- Corporate gatherings & team bonding events
- Volunteering day for a charity of your choice
Payscale
The reasonable estimated pay for this role ranges from $109,600 USD to $162,200 USD. Actual compensation is based upon factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.
Company Information
XE offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Xe is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, national origin, race, color, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at recruitment@xe.com.