Summary: The role of Senior Next.js Developer involves developing, optimizing, and maintaining high-performance web applications using Next.js on a contract basis. The candidate will collaborate with designers and backend developers to ensure seamless user experiences while focusing on performance and scalability. The position requires strong technical skills in JavaScript and TypeScript, along with experience in state management and web accessibility. The role is remote with occasional onsite meetings and is classified as inside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain Next.js applications with a focus on performance and scalability.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers and backend developers to deliver well-structured, maintainable code.
• Optimize applications for speed and efficiency, including SSR, SSG, and ISR techniques.
• Implement and manage state management solutions like Redux, Zustand, or React Context API.
• Write clean, reusable, and well-documented code following best practices.
• Ensure web accessibility (WCAG) and cross-browser compatibility.
• Conduct code reviews and provide mentorship to junior developers.
• Work with APIs, including RESTful and GraphQL.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues, ensuring high-quality and bug-free releases.
• Stay up to date with the latest Next.js, React, and front-end development trends.

Key Skills:

• Strong experience with Next.js and React.js.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+) and TypeScript.
• Experience with server-side rendering (SSR), static site generation (SSG), and incremental static regeneration (ISR).
• Solid understanding of state management (Redux, Zustand, or React Context API).
• Proficiency in CSS-in-JS solutions such as Tailwind CSS, Styled Components, or Emotion.
• Proficiency with Git, CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of testing frameworks like Jest, Cypress, or React Testing Library.

Salary (Rate): £550

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT