React / Next.js Developer
Posted 1 week ago by Norton Blake
£82 Per hour
Inside
Onsite
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The React / Next.js Developer role is a 6-month engagement focused on developing a proof of concept for a leading digital consultancy's key client. The position requires engineers with strong expertise in Next.js and the ability to adapt to fast-paced environments while managing stakeholder relationships. The role is primarily on-site in central London, requiring applicants to work in the office four days a week. Candidates should possess a solid understanding of modern JavaScript frameworks and deployment practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop a proof of concept for a new opportunity space.
- Convert verbal or loose requirements into working software.
- Code with an MVP mindset.
- Manage relationships with business stakeholders and team members.
- Integrate Next.js APIs with backend services.
- Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
- Implement unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end automation.
- Work in agile environments with shifting priorities.
Key Skills:
- Extensive experience with Next.js, including App Router, Pages Router, SSR, ISR, Middleware, and API routes.
- Proficient in JavaScript/TypeScript and modern ES6+ syntax.
- Experience with state management libraries such as Redux or Zustand.
- Knowledge of OpenNext deployment patterns and infrastructure-as-code on AWS.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline or CircleCI.
- Familiarity with Contentful or other headless CMS platforms.
- Understanding of feature flagging, analytics, and A/B testing frameworks.
- Experience in unit testing and automation using Jest or Playwright.
Salary (Rate): £82.00/hr
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
A good client of mine, a leading digital consultancy are working on an exciting proof of concept for a proposition aimed at unlocking a new opportunity space for one of their key clients. The POC will be a fast paced, 6-9 month engagement aimed at proving the business case to scale. We are looking for engineers who not only have solid core domain expertise but also have proven experience of:
- Working in fast paced, and changing environments
- Converting verbal or loose requirements into working software
- Able to code using an MVP mindset
- Strong business stakeholder and team relationship management
The role will be based in central London with the majority of time in office due to the nature and pace of the work. We therefore need applicants to be willing to travel into London 4 days a week.
Experience; Extensive experience with Next.js including features e.g. App Router, Pages Router, SSR, ISR, Middleware, and API routes Skilled in integrating Next.js APIs with backend services Strong understanding of OpenNext deployment patterns and infrastructure-as-code on AWS Experienced in setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines with AWS CodePipeline or CircleCI Proficient in JavaScript/TypeScript and modern ES6+ syntax Hands-on with state management libraries such as Redux, Zustand, or similar Experience with Contentful or other headless CMS platforms for dynamic content delivery Deep knowledge of feature flagging, analytics, and A/B testing frameworks for experimentation and insights Experience in unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end automation using Jest, Playwright, or equivalent Comfortable in agile, fast-paced environments with shifting priorities