Job description
Front-End Architect
Who we are:
Adaptiq is a technology hub specializing in building, scaling, and supporting R&D teams for high-end, fast-growing product companies in a wide range of industries.
About the Product:
Elementor is the leading website-building platform for WordPress professionals, that empowers developers, designers, and marketers, with the ability to create their futures one pixel at a time. A new website is created every 10 seconds using Elementor! Since Elementor launched in 2016, it has expanded to 150+ countries, with 18+ millions websites powered by Elementor. More than 12% of all websites around the world are built using Elementor!
About the Role:
We’re seeking an experienced Frontend Architect to lead technical vision and contribute to Elementor’s groundbreaking drag-and-drop builder. This isn’t just a role, it’s an opportunity to fundamentally reshape WordPress website creation, pushing the boundaries of performance, scalability, and user experience.
You’ll be the technical strategist driving Elementor’s ecosystem forward. You’ll design transformative Frontend solutions, craft meticulous coding standards, and mentor a world-class development team. Collaborating closely with key stakeholders, you’ll define the technical north star that keeps our drag-and-drop builder light-years ahead of the competition, continuously innovating at the intersection of design, performance, and user empowerment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement cutting-edge frontend architecture using TypeScript and React within Elementor’s drag-and-drop builder framework
- Architect innovative builder features that preserve and elevate Elementor’s intuitive user experience
- Lead Core Web Vitals optimization initiatives for Elementor-built pages and the builder interface
- Define robust coding standards and architectural patterns for high-performance drag-and-drop components
- Create and maintain technical documentation for Elementor’s frontend systems and processes
- Cultivate development excellence by mentoring junior developers, conducting rigorous code reviews, and championing a testing-driven culture
- Bridge design and development by collaborating closely with UX/UI designers to create responsive, accessible components
- Lead technical decision-making for builder enhancements and new features
- Maximize performance optimization, focusing on editor responsiveness and generated page performance
Required Competence and Skills:
- 10+ years of frontend development experience
- Advanced knowledge of TypeScript and React ecosystem
- Deep understanding of Core Web Vitals and performance optimization techniques
- Proven track record of architecting large-scale web applications
- Experience with modern build tools and CI/CD pipelines
- Strong understanding of web accessibility standards (WCAG)
- Experience with state management solutions (Redux, MobX, or similar)
- Knowledge of SEO best practices and their technical implementation
Technical Expertise
- Frontend: TypeScript, React, HTML5, CSS3, SASS/LESS,
- Performance: Core Web Vitals, Lighthouse, WebPageTest
- Tools: Webpack, Vite, Git, npm/yarn
- Testing: Jest, React Testing Library, PHPUnit
- CI/CD: GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar
Preferred Qualifications and Soft Skills
- Previous experience working with Elementor or similar page builders
- Knowledge of WordPress Gutenberg block development
- Understanding of containerization and deployment strategies
- Strong leadership and team mentoring abilities
- Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail
- Ability to balance technical debt with business priorities
- Strong documentation and technical writing skills
- Collaborative and innovative work environment
Why Us?
We provide 20 days of vacation leave per calendar year (plus official national holidays of a country you are based in).
We provide full accounting and legal support in all countries we operate.
We utilize a fully remote work model with a powerful workstation and co-working space in case you need it.
We offer a highly competitive package with yearly performance and compensation reviews.
