Lead Frontend Engineer (Next.js)

TL;DR

Lead Frontend Engineer (Next.js): Building a new web application from the ground up using Next.js 16 and React 19 with an accent on frontend architecture, performance, and accessibility. Focus on guiding architectural decisions, mentoring a global team, and integrating the frontend into a microservices environment on AKS.

Location: Fully Remote (Fort Lauderdale / US)

Company

A full-service digital experience agency that helps brands grow by uniting commerce, content, and data into seamless customer experiences.

What you will do

• Lead the development of a new web application using Next.js 16 (App Router) and React 19.
• Define and maintain frontend architecture standards and best practices.
• Provide mentorship, leadership, and code reviews to a global engineering team.
• Collaborate with backend, UX/UI, QA, and DevOps teams within a microservices architecture.
• Act as a technical ambassador in client-facing workshops and architectural dialogues.
• Support pre-sales activities through solution scoping and technical estimations.

Requirements

• Advanced proficiency with React and Next.js (App Router) in production environments.
• Deep understanding of SSR, SSG, ISR, and hybrid rendering strategies.
• Strong command of TypeScript and modern frontend architecture design.
• Experience integrating frontends with distributed microservices and API contracts.
• Proficiency with testing frameworks such as Playwright or Jest.
• Ability to lead technical decisions and empower other engineers.

Nice to have

• Experience with REST, GraphQL, or headless CMS platforms like Contentful or Sanity.
• Knowledge of CI/CD, Docker, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Background in commerce platforms such as Shopify or Adobe Commerce.
• Familiarity with Terraform, .NET, Node.js, or PHP.

Culture & Benefits

• Diverse portfolio of digital commerce projects for global brands.
• Flexible, modern working environment prioritizing work-life balance.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Access to a modern toolkit including AI resources, Slack, Jira, and Confluence.
• Opportunity to shape delivery for US clients while collaborating with a supportive EU-based team.