Senior Next.js Developer
Next.js / React / TypeScript
Role Overview
You'll lead our Next.js frontend team. You'll own frontend architecture and guide a team of developers. You'll work closely with the Backend team to make sure integrations are well designed and delivered independently.
Responsibilities
- Own frontend architecture, standards and technical decisions for our Next.js applications.
- Build scalable, performant and accessible web features.
- Work with the Backend team on API design, data flows and system requirements.
- Lead code reviews, mentor the frontend team, and assign and guide technical work with the TPM.
- Drive improvements in performance, SEO, Core Web Vitals and developer experience.
- Work with Design to turn designs into polished, responsive interfaces.
- Take part in the senior on-call rotation, including international paging.
What We're Looking For
- 6+ years of frontend development, with 3+ years of hands-on Next.js work.
- Expert knowledge of React, TypeScript and modern Next.js (App Router, server components, SSR/SSG/ISR).
- Strong grasp of frontend architecture, state management, caching and performance optimisation.
- Solid experience integrating REST/GraphQL APIs and handling authentication.
- Experience leading or mentoring frontend developers.
- Excellent communication skills. You should be able to work through API contracts and requirements clearly with backend and mobile teams.
- Experience working with AI tools for development, and a willingness to integrate AI into the SDLC.
Note: Full-stack experience is a strong plus but not mandatory. A strong frontend specialist who works effectively with the Backend team is a great fit.
Nice to Have
- Backend experience with Django.
- Experience with Vercel, CI/CD and frontend testing (for example Playwright or Jest).
- Familiarity with React Native.
- Familiarity with US front-end compliance requirements, such as WCAG 2.2.