Frontend Architect

Veeva Systems is a mission-driven organization and pioneer in industry cloud, helping life sciences companies bring therapies to patients faster. As one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies in history, we surpassed $2B in revenue in our last fiscal year with extensive growth potential ahead.

At the heart of Veeva are our values: Do the Right Thing, Customer Success, Employee Success, and Speed. We're not just any public company – we made history in 2021 by becoming a public benefit corporation (PBC), legally bound to balancing the interests of customers, employees, society, and investors.

As a Work Anywhere company, we support your flexibility to work from home or in the office, so you can thrive in your ideal environment.

Join us in transforming the life sciences industry, committed to making a positive impact on its customers, employees, and communities.

The Role

Veeva is seeking a highly experienced and passionate Frontend Architect to join our team and play a crucial role in shaping the future of our web applications. You will be responsible for leading front-end development efforts, driving architectural decisions, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and user-friendly web experiences.

What You’ll Do

• Design and implement innovative and scalable frontend architectures for complex web applications
• Lead the development team in defining and implementing coding standards, best practices, and development processes
• Collaborate closely with designers and back-end developers to ensure seamless integration and a consistent user experience
• Develop and maintain reusable UI components and design systems to ensure code consistency and maintainability
• Implement real-time collaboration features and manage complex state management in web applications
• Stay up-to-date with the latest frontend technologies and frameworks, and evaluate their suitability for project needs
• Mentor and guide front-end developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
• Conduct code reviews, providing constructive feedback to ensure code quality and adherence to standards
• Clearly communicate technical ideas and decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Identify and proactively address potential issues and risks, offering solutions and alternatives

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in web development
• Experience with both frontend (React) and backend development, including API design (REST, GraphQL)
• Familiarity with real-time communication protocols (WebSockets, gRPC) and complex state management solutions
• Strong understanding of design principles and accessibility guidelines (WCAG)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to addressing challenges
• A keen eye for detail, meticulousness, and a commitment to delivering exceptional results
• The ability to effectively communicate, collaborate, and influence others
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Nice to Have

• Experience in a lead/architect role
• Knowledge of design systems methodologies (e.g., Atomic Design)
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines
• Completed university degree in relevant field