Software Engineer (Nx Monorepo, React, Next.js)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (Nx Monorepo, React, Next.js): Building and optimizing scalable frontend features and architecture within an Nx monorepo ecosystem with an accent on improving developer experience, CI/CD performance, and application reliability. Focus on evolving monorepo architecture, implementing coding standards, and optimizing web performance, SEO, and accessibility for multi-app environments.

Location: Snowhill, Birmingham, United Kingdom

Salary: Competitive with Benefits

Company

hirify.global is a leading telecommunications company looking for a Software Engineer for its Digital Unit.

What you will do

• Evolve the Nx monorepo architecture, including module boundaries, shared libraries, and generators.
• Implement and promote coding standards, linting rules, TypeScript configurations, and testing patterns.
• Collaborate on integration patterns with design systems, CMS/AEM, and shared backend services.
• Analyze and optimize frontend applications for performance, SEO, and accessibility.
• Participate in major upgrades (React 19, Next.js 16+, Nx v22+) by implementing changes and validating migrations.
• Improve CI/CD reliability and speed using Nx features like affected builds, caching, and task orchestration.

Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience with Nx monorepos, including module boundaries, affected targets, and generators.
• Advanced React/Next.js skills, covering SSR/SSG/ISR, routing, data-fetching, and server components.
• Solid experience with CI/CD (GitLab or GitHub Actions), including caching, artifacts, and pipelines-as-code.
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript, Node.js, ESLint, and Prettier.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks such as Jest, Cypress, and Playwright.
• Good understanding of web performance, observability, and debugging tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Annual On-target bonus of 10% (personal and company multipliers).
• BT Pension scheme with a minimum 5% employee contribution and 10% BT contribution.
• Life Assurance and Direct share scheme.
• Exclusive colleague discounts on BT broadband packages and 50% off EE mobile plans for employees and family.
• Access to My Discounts for savings on everyday purchases at hundreds of retailers.
• Great support for working parents, including pay during maternity, adoptive, and paternity leave.
• Option to join the Healthcare Cash Plan or other benefits like dental insurance and gym memberships.
• 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service, with a buy holiday option.