Accenture—Architect FrontEnd

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Description: Job Title - Architect - FrontEnd –Manager - ACS SONG Management Level: Level 7 –Manager Location: Kochi Must have skills: React.js, Headless API driven front-end Architecture/development, Micro Frontends, Node.js Experience: 10 – 15 years of experience is required Educational Qualification: Graduation (Accurate educational details should capture) Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Senior Architect FrontEnd to define and lead the development of scalable, high-performance web applications and platforms. You will own frontend architecture across programmes, guide multiple teams, and collaborate with product, design, backend, and enterprise architecture teams to deliver best-in-class digital experiences. you will play an essential role in the design, development and optimization of e-commerce platforms and services. You will join a team dedicated to building headless, high-performance and scalable applications based on an API-first approach. Your mission will include back-end and front-end development, the implementation of best development practices and the continuous improvement of our digital journeys. Roles and Responsibilities - Define and drive frontend architecture for enterprise-scale applications - Lead multiple frontend teams and ensure delivery of scalable and maintainable UI solutions - Translate business and UX requirements into robust architecture and technical design - Establish coding standards, best practices, and perform architecture/code reviews - Drive adoption of modern frontend patterns (SSR, CSR, micro frontends, headless) - Ensure optimization for performance, accessibility, and scalability (Core Web Vitals, a11y) - Collaborate closely with backend, UX, DevOps, and enterprise architecture teams - Provide technical leadership in solutioning, estimations, and presales discussions - Mentor leads and senior developers, and drive capability development across teams Professional and Technical Skills - 10–15 years of frontend development experience with strong focus on React.js - Strong expertise in frontend architecture and design patterns - Deep knowledge of React ecosystem (Hooks, component architecture, best practices) - 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. - Strong knowledge of JavaScript (ES6+) and TypeScript - Experience with state management (Redux Toolkit, Context API, etc.) - Solid understanding of SSR, CSR, SSG, ISR, and rendering strategies - Experience with micro frontends and modular frontend architecture - 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, API orchestration, and authentication - Understanding of headless and API-driven frontend architectures - Experience with CI/CD, Agile practices, and DevOps workflows - 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 multiple teams or large frontend tracks - Strong problem-solving and architectural decision-making abilities - Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills - Ownership mindset with ability to operate at programme level 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.