Positively disrupting an industry that has not seen any innovation in over 50 years, Tekion has challenged the paradigm with the first and fastest cloud-native automotive platform that includes the revolutionary Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC) for retailers, Automotive Enterprise Cloud (AEC) for manufacturers and other large automotive enterprises and Automotive Partner Cloud (APC) for technology and industry partners. Tekion connects the entire spectrum of the automotive retail ecosystem through one seamless platform. The transformative platform uses cutting-edge technology, big data, machine learning, and AI to seamlessly bring together OEMs, retailers/dealers and consumers. With its highly configurable integration and greater customer engagement capabilities, Tekion is enabling the best automotive retail experiences ever. Tekion employs close to 3,000 people across North America, Asia and Europe.
Job Summary - Software Architect(Frontend)
The Software Architect – Frontend is responsible for leading the design, architecture, and implementation of modern, scalable, and maintainable frontend applications across our product suite. This role collaborates cross-functionally with designers, backend engineers, and product managers to ensure a seamless and consistent user experience, driving the adoption of best practices in frontend engineering and staying abreast of the latest technology trends.
Key Responsibilities:
· Define, design, and document the architecture for frontend applications, ensuring scalability, performance, accessibility, and maintainability.
· Establish and enforce the use of frontend development best practices, frameworks, and design patterns across teams.
· Collaborate closely with UX/UI designers to translate design concepts into functional, pixel-perfect user interfaces.
· Work with backend engineers to design and implement robust APIs and data integration strategies.
· Provide technical guidance and mentorship to frontend development teams, conducting code reviews and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
· Optimize frontend performance for various browsers and devices, proactively identifying bottlenecks and areas for improvement.
· Evaluate and select technologies, frameworks, and tools to support the evolving needs of the frontend platform.
· Contribute to cross-team architectural initiatives and promote reusability across web and mobile solutions.
· Stay up to date with emerging trends in frontend development, evaluating their relevance and potential impact.
· Maintain thorough documentation of frontend architecture, workflows, and best practices.
Qualifications
· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
· 8+ years of professional frontend development experience, including significant experience in architectural or lead roles.
· Expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
· Experience architecting and building large-scale, high-performance web applications.
· Strong understanding of web performance, security, accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG), and responsive design principles.
· Proven experience with state management solutions, component-based architecture, and modular design.
· Familiarity with backend integration, RESTful APIs, and micro frontends.
· Proficiency in build tools (e.g., Webpack, Babel), testing frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines.
· Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
· Experience working in Agile or cross-functional teams.
· Experience with mobile web or hybrid app development.
· Knowledge of UI/UX best practices and collaboration with design systems teams.
· Contributions to open-source frontend projects or active involvement in frontend technology communities.
· Experience with internationalization, localization, and accessibility compliance in web applications.
· Experience in using AI tools (Augment, Cursor, Claude Code)
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- 8+ years of professional frontend development experience, including architectural or lead roles
- Expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and modern frontend frameworks
- Experience architecting and building large-scale, high-performance web applications
- Strong understanding of web performance, security, accessibility standards, and responsive design
- Proficiency in build tools, testing frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities
- Experience working in Agile or cross-functional teams
- Experience with mobile web or hybrid app development
- Knowledge of UI/UX best practices and collaboration with design systems teams
- Experience in using AI tools
Tekion Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Tekion and has not been reviewed or approved by Tekion.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage includes 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision for many U.S. roles, often extending to families. Additional options like HSA/FSA and pet insurance are cited as part of a robust health offering.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive overall, with total rewards (pay, stock, equity, and benefits) frequently viewed favorably. Many accounts characterize compensation as strong alongside comprehensive benefits.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Perks such as free meals/snacks, wellness resources, and on-site amenities are highlighted. Flexible or remote options are available for some roles, adding convenience and flexibility.
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What We Do
At Tekion, we believe that business applications don’t have to be boring. In fact, they should be simple, fun and cool! They should be as delightful to use as your favorite social or consumer application, yet powerful enough to seamlessly and efficiently run global businesses that provide unparalleled consumer experience without compromise. Founded by visionary entrepreneur and innovator Jay Vijayan, we are building the world’s best business applications on the cloud starting with the automotive retail industry. We inherently use cutting-edge technologies like big data, machine learning/AI, and human computer interaction (voice, touch, vision, sensors and IoT). We are inventing new technology along the way to overcome barriers and solve big problems, all while having a blast doing it! Our flagship product offering, Automotive Retail Cloud ™- an industry-first cloud-native retail platform, including all functionalities of a Dealer Management System (DMS) launched recently.
