Senior Frontend Architect & Engineering Lead

About the job

Location: India (Remote, Full-Time) Team: Start with 1–2 engineers, scaling to 4–6 frontend engineers Reporting To: CTO / Head of Engineering (US) Annual Compensation: INR 25 LPA - 38 LPA ROLE A fast-growing US-based technology startup is rebuilding its entire enterprise UI from scratch, moving away from a third-party visualization layer to a fully native, AI-ready product console. We are hiring a Senior Frontend Architect & Engineering Lead in India to own frontend architecture end-to-end and build a high-performing frontend team. This is a hands-on, high-ownership role with direct exposure to US leadership and strong influence on product direction. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Own the complete frontend architecture, including component systems, design systems, performance standards, and long-term scalability. Architect and build a modern enterprise UI from the ground up (no template-based frameworks). Lead 1–2 frontend engineers initially, scaling the team to 4–6 engineers over time. Define and enforce coding standards, architectural guidelines, code reviews, and best practices. Build real-time, data-heavy dashboards including charts, tables, timelines, and streaming updates. Translate complex enterprise workflows (incidents, alerts, services, runbooks, dashboards) into clear, intuitive user experiences. Collaborate closely with backend, Dev Ops, UI/UX, and product teams to ensure aligned architecture and seamless delivery. Drive interviewing, hiring, onboarding, mentoring, and performance development for the frontend team. Work directly with US-based leadership on architecture decisions, roadmap planning, and phased delivery. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS (Must-Have) Frontend & UI Architecture 10–15+ years of frontend/UI engineering experience. Deep expertise in React, Type Script, Next.js. Strong hands-on experience with: - Tailwind CSS - shadcn/ui or MUI (or equivalent component libraries) - React Query / Tan Stack Query - Tan Stack Table (or MUI Data Grid) - Recharts / ECharts (or similar visualization libraries) Proven experience building UIs that handle large datasets, real-time updates, and high-frequency events. Strong understanding of modular, scalable design systems and performance optimization. BACKEND INTEGRATION & PLATFORM EXPOSURE Solid experience integrating frontend applications with complex enterprise APIs. Strong exposure to backend systems including: - Python (Fast API preferred) - PostgreSQL - Open Search / Elasticsearch Hands-on experience with Web Sockets / Server-Sent Events (SSE) for real-time UI updates. Familiarity with OIDC / OAuth2 / JWT-based authentication and RBAC models. LEADERSHIP & COMMUNICATION Prior experience leading teams of 5–10 engineers. Extremely hands-on: architecture ownership, core module development, and code reviews. Strong written and spoken English, comfortable working directly with US stakeholders. Structured, calm problem-solver with strong analytical and mathematical thinking. Academic background in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related fields.