We're seeking an experienced Next.js Lead / Architect to drive technical excellence and innovation in our web application development.
This role combines hands-on technical leadership with architectural oversight, ensuring our applications leverage the full potential of Next.js and the Vercel platform.
Role Overview As the Next.js Lead / Architect, you'll be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable web applications while mentoring team members and establishing best practices.
You'll work closely with product teams to deliver high-performance, server-side rendered applications that provide exceptional user experiences.
Key Responsibilities - Architect and lead the development of complex Next.js applications, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and maintainability - Drive technical decisions around application architecture, state management, and deployment strategies - Establish coding standards, development practices, and architectural patterns for Next.js applications - Mentor and guide development teams in Next.js best practices and modern web development techniques - Collaborate with DevOps to optimize deployment pipelines and infrastructure on the Vercel platform - Evaluate and implement solutions for complex technical challenges, including SSR, ISR, and edge computing strategies - Lead technical discovery and planning sessions for new features and improvements Requirements: Required Skills & Experience - 5+ years of professional experience with React and modern JavaScript - 3+ years of extensive experience with Next.js, including deep understanding of its core features and latest capabilities - Proven experience with Vercel deployment, configuration, and platform features - Strong understanding of web performance optimization and Core Web Vitals - Experience with serverless architectures and edge computing - Expertise in TypeScript and modern front-end build tools - Deep knowledge of state management solutions (Redux, Zustand, Jotai, etc.)
- Experience with automated testing strategies for Next.js applications - Experience with utility-first CSS frameworks like Tailwind CSS & shadcn UI Advanced Technical Knowledge - In-depth understanding of Next.js routing strategies (App Router vs Pages Router) - Experience with Next.js middleware and edge functions - Knowledge of advanced caching strategies and data fetching patterns - Familiarity with incremental static regeneration (ISR) and static site generation (SSG) - Understanding of React Server Components and streaming patterns - Experience with monitoring and optimization tools in the Vercel ecosystem Preferred Qualifications - Experience with using the v0 generative AI tool to speed up development - Solid knowledge of Linux server administration and bash scripting.
- Experience with NextAuth.js for authentication & authorization.
Soft Skills - Strong leadership and mentoring abilities - Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences - Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail - Ability to balance technical excellence with business requirements - Experience leading architecture technical documentation and discussions