Software Architect / Tech Lead (eCommerce, Next.js/Nuxt)

TL;DR

Software Architect / Tech Lead (eCommerce, Next.js/Nuxt): Designing and evolving technical architecture for a modern e-commerce platform, migrating from monolithic systems to a headless architecture with an accent on framework selection, architectural decisions, cost efficiency, and team mentoring. Focus on leading replatforming from complex legacy systems, defining SSR/ISR strategies, and optimizing performance in modern web ecosystems.

Location: Remote from one of the following countries: Albania, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Ukraine (hybrid option also available).

Company

hirify.global is a digital solutions provider focused on building scalable, high-performance platforms, cooperating with businesses like Samsung, Siemens, Johnson & Johnson, BNP Paribas, and Ryanair.

What you will do

• Define and evolve the technical architecture for an e-commerce platform, focusing on migration to headless.
• Lead the technical strategy for replatforming from complex legacy systems.
• Contribute to framework selection (Next.js vs. Nuxt) and justify architectural decisions based on business constraints.
• Design cost-efficient architecture leveraging platform capabilities to reduce infrastructure complexity.
• Translate architectural vision into actionable tasks, mentor developers, and establish coding standards.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison between business stakeholders and the development team.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience with production-scale Next.js, Nuxt, or comparable modern meta-frameworks (Remix, SvelteKit), including deep expertise in SSR, ISR, routing strategies, and caching patterns.
• 5+ years of experience building production applications with React or Vue using modern JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Proven experience leading migrations from legacy/custom-built e-commerce systems to modern headless platforms.
• Experience architecting within platform constraints and designing integrations with third-party services.
• Strong proficiency with TypeScript, modern build tools (Vite, Turbopack, Webpack), and utility-first CSS frameworks (Tailwind CSS).
• Experience with modern edge platforms (Vercel, Netlify, Cloudflare) and Core Web Vitals optimization.
• English: Upper-Intermediate (B2) and above.

Nice to have

• Experience with both React and Vue ecosystems, demonstrating framework-agnostic thinking.
• Deep expertise with routing strategies, caching patterns, React Server Components or Vue Server Components, and streaming patterns.
• Experience designing and implementing serverless functions and edge computing solutions.
• Ability to quickly understand unfamiliar codebases and translate requirements into modern architecture patterns.
• Experience with phased rollout approaches, feature flags, and rollback planning.
• Expertise in modern state management patterns and libraries (Zustand, Jotai, Pinia, React Query/TanStack Query).
• Hands-on experience with enterprise e-commerce platforms.
• Demonstrated success improving Core Web Vitals and page performance in production environments.
• Experience using generative AI tools to accelerate development workflows.
• Implementation experience with NextAuth.js, Nuxt Auth, or similar frameworks.
• Strong testing practices (Jest, Vitest, Playwright) and experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience designing and implementing and securing RESTful and GraphQL APIs.

Culture & Benefits

• Experience in teamwork with leaders in FinTech, Healthcare, Retail, and Telecom.
• Opportunity to change projects and develop expertise in interesting business domains.
• Guarantee of professional, financial, and career growth with mentoring and adaptation systems.
• Access to the corporate training portal with a constantly updated knowledge base.
• English courses.
• Private health insurance and compensation for sports activities.