Senior Front-End Developer (Next.js / React / BigCommerce Catalyst)

Senior Front-End Developer (Next.js / React / BigCommerce Catalyst)

Posted 2 days ago by 1761657837

Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA

Summary: The Senior Front-End Developer will lead the development of BigCommerce Catalyst websites using Next.js and React, focusing on building high-performance, SEO-friendly pages. The role requires collaboration with project management tools like Jira and emphasizes proactive communication and timely delivery of work. Candidates should have extensive experience in front-end development, particularly with React and Next.js, and a strong understanding of web performance and best practices. This position is remote and classified as outside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead front-end development for BigCommerce Catalyst websites using Next.js and React.
  • Build, optimize, and maintain responsive, SEO-friendly, high-performance pages and components.
  • Integrate APIs and CMS content while ensuring code scalability and maintainability.
  • Improve Core Web Vitals, optimize builds, and streamline deployments via Vercel.
  • Collaborate through Jira for project tracking and sprint planning.
  • Communicate proactively and deliver work on time with clear progress updates.

Key Skills:

  • 5+ years of front-end development experience, including 3+ years with React and Next.js.
  • Tools: Next.js, React, Vercel, Jira, Figma
  • Proven track record in building and launching headless ecommerce or BigCommerce Catalyst sites.
  • Expert knowledge of JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design.
  • Strong understanding of web performance, accessibility, and SEO best practices.
  • Experience with Git, CI/CD, and Vercel deployments.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to deliver autonomously.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Senior Front-End Developer (Next.js / React / BigCommerce Catalyst) Remote

Rate: DOE

What You ll Do

  • Lead front-end development for BigCommerce Catalyst websites using Next.js and React.
  • Build, optimize, and maintain responsive, SEO-friendly, high-performance pages and components.
  • Integrate APIs and CMS content while ensuring code scalability and maintainability.
  • Improve Core Web Vitals, optimize builds, and streamline deployments via Vercel.
  • Collaborate through Jira for project tracking and sprint planning.
  • Communicate proactively and deliver work on time with clear progress updates.

Required Skills

  • 5+ years of front-end development experience, including 3+ years with React and Next.js.
  • Tools: Next.js, React, Vercel, Jira, Figma
  • Proven track record in building and launching headless ecommerce or BigCommerce Catalyst sites.
  • Expert knowledge of JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design.
  • Strong understanding of web performance, accessibility, and SEO best practices.
  • Experience with Git, CI/CD, and Vercel deployments.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to deliver autonomously.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with A/B testing or experimentation tools (Optimizely, Google Optimize).
  • Familiarity with Storybook, design systems, or component-driven development.
  • Knowledge of tracking/analytics tools (GA4, Tag Manager).