Senior Frontend Developer - Next.js/React.js

5-7 Years

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Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop high-quality, responsive user interfaces using Next.js and React.
Integrate and optimize headless CMS platforms (e.g., Contentful, Sanity, Strapi, Prismic).
Manage and optimize builds and deployments using Vercel, Webpack, or similar tools.
Collaborate with UX/UI designers to implement and refine user experiences.
Ensure SEO best practices and accessibility standards are built into all front-end solutions.
Write clean, maintainable code with unit and integration testing coverage.
Perform code reviews and mentor junior developers on modern front-end architecture and practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications

5+ years of experience in front-end development, with at least 2+ years working with Next.js.
Strong expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, React, GraphQL and HTML/CSS.
Hands-on experience integrating and customizing headless CMS platforms.
Deep understanding of rendering strategies in Next.js (SSR, SSG, ISR, CSR).
Proficiency with build and deployment tools like Vercel, Webpack, ESLint, and Babel.
Solid grasp of performance optimization, SEO, and web accessibility (WCAG).
Knowledge of version control systems like Git and CI/CD pipelines.
Experience with testing frameworks such as Jest, React Testing Library, or Cypress.
Strong attention to detail, UX sensibility, and ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Nice To Have

Experience with design systems and component libraries (e.g., Storybook, Material UI, Tailwind CSS).
Design and implement Micro Frontend architectures to support modular, decoupled feature development across teams.
Familiarity with analytics, A/B testing, or tracking integrations
Basic understanding of backend or serverless functions
Passion for performance metrics (LCP, FCP, CLS) and continuous improvements
Exposure to cloud platforms (e.g., GCP, AWS) or headless CMS solutions.

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