Accenture—Sr. Lead FrontEnd 2

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Description: Job Title – Senior Lead FrontEnd– Associate Manager - ACS SONG Management Level: Level 8 – Associate Manager Location: Kochi Must have skills: React.js, Headless API driven front-end Architecture/development, Node.js Experience: 8 - 10 years of experience is required Educational Qualification: Graduation (Accurate educational details should capture) Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Architect in React to design, build, and lead the development of scalable, high-performance web applications. The role requires hands-on expertise in modern front-end engineering, component-based architecture, responsive UI development, and integration with headless, API-driven e-commerce platforms. You will own React architecture, guide the frontend team, and collaborate with product, design, and backend teams to deliver high-quality user experiences. The candidate is also expected to contribute to backend development where needed, particularly around Node.js services, API integration, and collaboration on full-stack solution design Roles and Responsibilities - Lead the React frontend development and define application architecture - Develop and enhance frontend features using React / Next.js, following established architecture and coding standards with command on HTLML5/CSS3 - Development of Node.js/Fastify services, focused on performance and scalability. - Build scalable, maintainable UI solutions using modern React patterns - Translate business and UX requirements into clean, performant code - Establish coding standards, best practices, and perform code reviews - Mentor team members and provide technical guidance - Optimize applications for performance, accessibility, and scalability - Collaborate closely with backend, UX, and DevOps teams - Optimise applications for performance, responsiveness and scalability (Core Web Vitals awareness) - Knowledge in Playwright for end-to-end testing Professional and Technical Skills - 8-10 years of frontend development experience with strong focus on React.js - Deep expertise in React Hooks, functional components, and component design - Strong knowledge of JavaScript (ES6+) and TypeScript - Strong experience in Node.js development, Fastify. - Good command of React (Next.js) and SASS - Experience with state management (Redux Toolkit, Context API, Zustand, etc.) - Solid understanding of SSR, CSR, SSG, ISR, and rendering optimization - Strong grasp of HTML, CSS, DOM, responsive design, and accessibility (a11y) - Experience with UI libraries such as Material UI, Ant Design, Tailwind, Bootstrap - Hands-on experience with REST APIs, third-party integrations, and authentication - Testing experience with Jest, React Testing Library, and Storybook - Knowledge of CI/CD, Agile practices, and DevOps workflows and support in the improvement - Good understanding of best practices in SEO, performance (Core Web Vitals) and front-end optimization. - Accessibility standards (WCAG) sensitivity, including proper use of ARIA attributes and keyboard navigation. - Playwright's mastery for testing - Proven experience leading or mentoring frontend teams - Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities - Excellent communication and collaboration skills - Ownership mindset with ability to work independently and cross-functionally Additional Information - The ideal candidate would possess Full-stack experience with expertise in modern frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js, and backend like Node.js About Our Company | Accenture (do not remove the hyperlink) About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.Visit us at www.accenture.com Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, military veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.