Frontend Developer III

Frontend Developer IIIJob#: 3046679

Job Description:

Frontend Developer

Location:

Jersey City, NJ (Hybrid)
Duration:
Contract Experience Level: Senior (8-10+ years preferred)
Overview We are seeking a Senior Frontend Developer to join a team building and enhancing a modern headless digital platform. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who is passionate about creating scalable, high-performance web applications using modern JavaScript frameworks and frontend best practices.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Next.js, React, and Type Script, along with experience working in headless architecture environments. This individual will contribute as a hands-on developer while also providing mentorship and technical guidance to junior team members.

Responsibilities Frontend Development Design, develop, and maintain responsive web applications using React, Next.js, and Type Script Build  reusable components, custom hooks, and scalable frontend architectures

Integrate frontend applications with RESTful APIs and backend services

Collaborate with UI/UX teams to translate designs into high-quality user experiences

Ensure cross-browser compatibility and responsive design standards

Project Setup & Architecture Configure and maintain modern frontend applications built with Next.js Implement Server-Side Rendering (SSR), Static Site Generation (SSG), and Incremental Static Regeneration (ISR)
Establish and support CI/CD pipelines and development workflows

Promote frontend engineering best practices and coding standards

Performance, Security & Optimization Optimize application performance through code splitting, lazy loading, caching strategies, and other modern techniques

Improve SEO through effective rendering strategies and frontend optimization

Implement security best practices and content security standards

Monitor and improve frontend reliability, accessibility, and user experience

Testing & Quality Assurance Write and maintain unit tests using Jest and related testing frameworks

Support end-to-end testing initiatives

Participate in code reviews and technical design discussions

Ensure high-quality, maintainable, and well-documented code

Team Collaboration Work closely with backend engineers, architects, product owners, and designers

Mentor junior developers through code reviews and technical guidance

Contribute to Agile ceremonies and collaborative planning activities

Take ownership of features and drive projects through completion

Required Qualifications 8+ years of professional frontend development experience

Strong experience with Next.js and React Advanced proficiency with Type Script Experience  building applications in headless architecture environments

Strong understanding of SSR, SSG, and ISR concepts

Experience integrating frontend applications with APIs and backend services

Experience with modern CI/CD pipelines and development practices

Hands-on experience with Jest and automated testing

Strong understanding of frontend performance optimization techniques

Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with headless CMS platforms

Experience working with Sitecore JSS or similar technologies

Familiarity with GraphQLExperience with SCSS and modern styling frameworks

Experience implementing Content Security Policies (CSP)

Experience with SEO optimization strategies for modern web applications

What Makes You Successful Ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Comfortable mentoring and supporting junior developers

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced Agile development environment

Passion for modern web technologies and continuous learning

This position offers…