1137 | Lead/Principal Front-End Architect

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential technology organization seeking a Lead/Principal Front-End Architect to join their distributed engineering teams. This role offers the opportunity to design and own enterprise-level commerce architecture while working with modern front-end technologies and collaborating with clients on complex digital solutions.

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 approaches
• Define approaches for state management, caching, and Core Web Vitals optimization
• Document key architectural decisions in ADRs (Architecture Decision Records)
• 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

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• 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, Claude Code, or similar tools
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Strong client-facing communication skills and ability to explain architectural decisions, risks, and tradeoffs to non-technical stakeholders
• Experience working with distributed engineering teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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 working across async-first distributed teams in multiple time zones

How We Work With You

When you apply through Get A Job.ai, our talent team will review your profile and conduct an initial screening to understand your experience and career goals. If there's a strong match, we'll submit your profile to our client for consideration. Please note that all communication regarding this role should go through Get A Job.ai—do not contact the client directly.

This position is based in Ukraine and involves working with distributed teams.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process based on experience and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity

Get A Job.ai is committed to inclusive hiring practices and works with clients who value diversity in their teams. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.