Subject Matter Expert - Front End
At Globant, we are working to make the world a better place, one step at a time. We enhance business development and enterprise solutions to prepare them for a digital future. With a diverse and talented team present in more than 30 countries, we are strategic partners to leading global companies in their business process transformation.
We seek a Subject Matter Expert, Front End, Expert-Level who shares our passion for innovation and change. This role is critical to helping our business partners evolve and adapt to consumers' personalized expectations in this new technological era.
Tech Director level role requiring extensive technical leadership experience.
Role Summary
This role is responsible for leading the architecture of back end and server side systems. The architect defines standards for APIs, distributed systems, integration, data modelling, and security. The role requires broad architectural understanding across multiple disciplines alongside deep expertise in back end technologies.
Key Responsibilities
Define front end architecture strategy aligned with organisational goals
Design scalable and maintainable architectures for web and mobile applications
Establish coding standards, design patterns, and engineering best practice
Lead technical design reviews and guide UI and UX architectural decisions
Architect reusable component libraries and design systems
Optimise application performance, accessibility, and rendering efficiency
Ensure compatibility across browsers, devices, and platforms
Lead accessibility adoption and ensure adherence to WCAG
Mentor engineering teams and support capability development
Provide code review oversight and technical guidance
Produce and maintain architectural documentation and diagrams
Evaluate front end frameworks, tools, and emerging technologies
Champion mobile first and responsive design approaches
Present architectural decisions to senior stakeholders
Expected Outcomes
Scalable and maintainable front end architectures adopted across products
Improved accessibility and performance metrics
Consistent use of design systems and reusable components
Higher quality code through improved standards and shared practice
Cross Functional Design Leadership
Facilitate collaborative design workshops across product, design, and engineering
Guide teams through solution shaping and architectural trade offs
Support complex decision making during high impact changes or incidents
Help teams break down significant technical and user experience challenges
Communication and Influence
Communicate complex technical subjects in a clear and structured manner
Produce diagrams, models, and written artefacts that support shared understanding
Influence product and engineering decisions through clear architectural reasoning
Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation
Cross Discipline Architectural Competencies
Understanding of domain driven design principles
Awareness of enterprise integration patterns
Understanding of fundamental data architecture concepts
Awareness of cyber security fundamentals and secure by design principles
Understanding of DevOps and platform engineering practices
Ability to define and assess non functional requirements
Ability to evaluate build versus buy choices and assess third party technologies
Ability to balance performance, cost, resilience, and maintainability in designs
Shared Architecture Practice Expectations
Contribute to architectural standards, principles, and reusable patterns
Participate in architecture forums, reviews, and governance
Support development of architectural roadmaps and long term planning
Produce clear and consistent documentation and modelling
Share patterns, templates, and approaches that can be reused across teams
Decision Making Authority
Acts as the technical authority for front end architecture
Owns front end standards, frameworks, and practices
Responsible for long term front end architectural direction
Makes decisions that balance immediate delivery needs with long term strategy
Technical Skills
Core technologies
Flutter
Svelte
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, TypeScript
Android development
iOS development
Architecture and design
Component based architecture
State management approaches
Progressive web applications
Micro frontend patterns
Performance and quality
Performance profiling and optimisation
Accessibility standards and testing
Front end testing frameworks
Code quality and review practices
Integration
API consumption and integration patterns
Understanding of REST and GraphQL usage where applicable
Competencies
Strong understanding of UI and UX principles
Proficiency in API consumption and integration
Strategic thinking and architectural vision
Strong communication skills
Mentorship and team development capability
Stakeholder engagement and influence
This job can be filled in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia #LI-Hybrid.
Create with us digital products that people love. We will bring businesses and consumers together through AI technology and creativity, driving digital transformation to impact the world positively.
We may use AI and machine learning technologies in our recruitment process. Final compensation offered is based on multiple factors such as the specific role, hiring location, as well as individual skills, experience, and qualifications. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a comprehensive benefits package. Learn more about life at Globant here: Globant Experience Guide.