Expert Institute · 12 hours ago
Frontend Architect/Engineer (Senior IC)
Expert Institute is a high-performance, results-driven company committed to exceptional service and innovation. They are seeking a senior frontend engineer who will own critical frontend decisions and set technical direction while being hands-on in the code, focusing on improving performance and evolving the frontend architecture.
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Responsibilities
Design, implement, and evolve frontend architecture across applications built with Angular, Next.js, Node.js, and Tailwind CSS
Write production code daily, focusing on scalable patterns rather than one-off solutions
Establish pragmatic conventions for components, state management, routing, data fetching, and performance
Drive a mobile-first, responsive approach that delivers a high-quality experience across devices
Make smart framework and tooling decisions, balancing speed of delivery with long-term maintainability
Work closely with designers to translate product ideas into reusable, composable UI components
Set frontend standards and best practices by example—through code reviews, RFCs, and shared patterns
Help define testing strategies (unit, integration, E2E) that protect quality without slowing teams down
Instrument frontend behavior using tools like FullStory to inform product and UX decisions
Act as the go-to engineer for complex frontend and UI challenges
Mentor other engineers through pairing, reviews, and technical guidance
Participate in architecture discussions and help teams make clear, informed tradeoffs
Work across multiple initiatives at once, prioritizing the work that delivers the most value
Partner closely with product, design, and backend engineers to ship meaningful features
Balance short-term wins with long-term health—knowing when to refactor and when to move fast
Take full ownership of outcomes, not just tickets
Qualification
Required
8+ years of frontend engineering experience, including senior-level IC work with architectural responsibility
Strong expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript and frameworks such as Angular (preferred) and React/Next.js. Recent experience with Angular, Next.js, and Node.js is strongly preferred
Experience with modern CSS approaches, including Tailwind CSS (a huge plus) or similar utility-first frameworks
A track record of building and scaling frontend systems used by multiple teams
Strong instincts around performance, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility
Experience establishing and monitoring frontend performance SLAs
Preferred
Experience in startup or high-growth environments
Experience working in monorepos or shared frontend codebases
A bias toward simple solutions that scale
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, mental health support)
Paid time off and company-paid holidays
401(k) retirement plan with an employer match
Company
Expert Institute
Expert Institute is empowering firms with the world’s leading expertise.
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Funding
Current Stage
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Spectrum Equity
2024-09-30Acquired
2018-01-16Private Equity
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