Architect FrontEnd 2
Accenture in India
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- Kochi
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Architect - FrontEnd (Manager - ACS SONG)
Job Number: R00357413
Management Level: Level 7 – Manager
Type: Full Time | Packaged Application Development
Location: Kochi, India
Experience: 10–15 Years
Role Overview
Accenture Song is seeking an experienced Senior FrontEnd Architect (Manager) to define, own, and lead enterprise-scale frontend architecture across multi-team programs. In this strategic technical leadership role, you will architect high-performance, modular web applications built on headless, API-first, and micro-frontend architectures.
You will bridge business vision, enterprise architecture, UX, and engineering execution—guiding senior developers, shaping technical strategies, participating in pre-sales discussions, and driving continuous optimization across high-visibility digital platforms.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Enterprise Frontend Ownership: Define, govern, and champion scalable frontend architectures, technical designs, and delivery roadmaps across complex multi-team initiatives.
- Modern Architectural Standards: Drive adoption of modern patterns including micro-frontends, headless/API-first integrations, server-side rendering strategies (SSR, SSG, ISR), and BFF (Backend-For-Frontend) layers using Node.js/Fastify.
- Technical Governance & Quality: Establish coding standards, performance benchmarks (Core Web Vitals), web accessibility rules (WCAG/ARIA), and lead rigorous architecture and code reviews.
- Cross-Functional Strategy: Partner with product owners, UX leads, backend teams, DevOps, and Enterprise Architects to translate complex requirements into robust implementation blueprints.
- Leadership & Pre-Sales Support: Provide technical leadership in solution estimations, RFPs, and pre-sales discussions while mentoring tech leads and driving capability growth across engineering teams.
Technical & Professional Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Education: Graduation degree (accurate educational documentation required).
- Experience: 10–15 years of technical experience with a heavy focus on enterprise React.js and modern JavaScript ecosystem.
Skill Matrix
| Category | Core Architectural & Technical Requirements |
|---|---|
| Frontend Architecture | • Micro-Frontends & modular component architecture• Headless / API-First architectures & API orchestration• Rendering strategies: SSR, CSR, SSG, and ISR• React.js / Next.js, TypeScript, ES6+, HTML5, CSS3/SCSS |
| State & UI Frameworks | • Advanced state management (Redux Toolkit, Context API)• UI Component Libraries (Material UI, Ant Design, Tailwind, Bootstrap) |
| Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) | • Node.js & Fastify microservice development focused on scalability |
| Testing & Automation | • Automation mastery with Playwright• Unit, integration, and end-to-end testing methodologies |
| Optimization & Compliance | • Core Web Vitals, SEO best practices, DOM optimization• Accessibility standards (WCAG, ARIA attributes, keyboard navigation) |
| DevOps & Delivery | • CI/CD pipelines, Git workflows, Agile ceremonies, and DevOps practices |
Leadership & Managerial Competencies
- Programme-Level Ownership: Proven track record leading multiple frontend teams or large-scale technical tracks simultaneously.
- Architectural Decision-Making: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to articulate trade-offs, technical debt payoff, and business value to C-suite stakeholders.
- Mentorship & Practice Growth: Experience coaching senior developers/leads and driving engineering excellence across the practice.