Software Architect - Frontend
Lely
Software Engineering, IT
Maassluis, Netherlands
Posted on Oct 21, 2025
Would you like to shape the future of digital farming? Are you passionate about frontend technologies and architectural excellence? If you're a technical leader who thrives on designing scalable, maintainable, and future-proof frontend systems, we’d love to hear from you!
As a Software Architect – Frontend, you will play a pivotal role in defining and evolving the frontend architecture of our farm management software and mobile applications. You will collaborate closely with software engineers, UX designers, and product owners to translate ideas into robust technical solutions that stand the test of time.
Your Main Responsibilities
Architectural Leadership
- Define and evolve the frontend architecture to ensure scalability, maintainability, and performance.
- Create prototypes, fail early, and converge towards a viable solution.
- Make sound technical decisions that align with long-term product and platform goals.
- Ensure architectural consistency across teams and projects.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation.
Collaboration & Influence
- Collect input and ideas from software engineers and other stakeholders to make informed architectural decisions.
- Act as a mentor and technical sounding board for frontend engineers.
- Facilitate architectural discussions and decision-making processes.
- Encourage continuous learning.
Technical Excellence
- Stay hands-on with frontend technologies, particularly Angular, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
- Guide the implementation of front-end code to ensure quality and consistency.
- Address technical debt and ensure code quality through reviews and refactoring strategies.
Agile & Cross-functional Work
- Work within Agile teams using Scrum or Kanban.
- Collaborate with Product Owners, UX, and DevOps to ensure seamless integration and delivery.