Front-End Architect

Overview

Ready to join thousands of talented team members who are making the dream of home ownership possible for more Americans? It s all happening on UWM s campus, where our award-winning workplace packs plenty of perks and amenities that keep the atmosphere buzzing with energy and excitement.

It s no wonder that out of our six pillars, People Are Our Greatest Asset is number one. It s at the very heart of how we treat each other, our clients and our community. Whether it s providing elite client service or continuously striving to improve, our pillars provide a pathway to a more successful personal and professional life.

From the team member that holds a door open to the one that helps guide your career, you ll feel the encouragement and support on day one. No matter your race, creed, gender, age, sexual orientation and ethnicity, you ll be welcomed here. Accepted here. And empowered to Be You Here.

More reasons you ll love working here include:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) after just 30 days
• Additional parental and maternity leave benefits after 12 months
• Adoption reimbursement program
• Paid volunteer hours
• Paid training and career development
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Mortgage discount and area business discounts
• Free membership to our large, state-of-the-art fitness center, including exercise classes such as yoga and Zumba, various sports leagues and a full-size basketball court
• Wellness area, including an in-house primary-care physician s office, full-time massage therapist and hair salon
• Gourmet cafeteria featuring homemade breakfast and lunch
• Convenience store featuring healthy grab-and-go snacks
• In-house Starbucks and Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Company
• Indoor/outdoor caf with Wi-Fi

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Responsibilities

• Designing and developing scalable, performant, and extensible enterprise-grade front-end solutions (30-50% development).
• Establishing and promoting modern front-end best practices and design patterns (e.g., component-based architecture, state management, micro-frontends, and serverless front-end solutions).
• Identifying and creating reusable components and design systems to enhance development efficiency and maintainability across projects.
• Creating and enforcing front-end architecture standards, focusing on modularity, maintainability, and ease of scalability.
• Mentoring and leading front-end developers, ensuring continuous growth and the adoption of the latest front-end technologies and practices.
• Estimating and delegating tasks for larger projects, balancing technical debt, scalability, and timelines.
• Assisting in setting the roadmap for the future front-end technology stack, focusing on cutting-edge technologies such as React, Vue.js, Progressive Web Apps (PWAs), and GraphQL.
• Collaborating with other architects, developers, DevOps, and business stakeholders to deliver innovative front-end solutions that enhance user experience and meet business objectives.

Qualifications

Must Have Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of experience in Software Development, with at least 5+ years focused on modern front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Experience in designing and building scalable front-end architectures for enterprise-grade applications, leveraging component-based development and state management (e.g., Redux, Vuex).
• Proficiency in modern web technologies: JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and front-end tooling (Webpack, Babel, etc.).
• Experience with RESTful APIs and GraphQL for data fetching and integration with back-end services.
• Strong experience with modern design patterns like micro-frontends, Progressive Web Apps (PWAs), and responsive design principles.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and front-end performance optimization strategies (e.g., lazy loading, code splitting, caching).
• Ability to establish coding standards and lead front-end teams in adopting best practices for maintainability, scalability, and performance.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows.
• Strong communication skills, able to explain complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with diagramming standards such as UML or BPMN to effectively communicate system architecture.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and lead in fast-paced environments.
• Positive attitude and willingness to continually learn and adapt to new technologies.

Note- Ability to work 100% on-site in Pontiac, Michigan

Nice to Have Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud-native architectures and serverless front-end solutions (e.g., AWS Amplify, Firebase).
• Strong experience in agile development environments, utilizing methodologies like Scrum or Kanban.
• Experience with domain-driven design (DDD), CQRS, and event-sourcing in the context of modern front-end development.
• Extensive experience with design systems and reusable component libraries.
• Familiarity with headless CMS platforms (e.g., Contentful, Strapi) and integrating front-end architectures with them.
• Understanding of SOLID principles and their application in front-end development.
• Performance optimization expertise, including Core Web Vitals and accessibility standards.