Role Purpose:
We are seeking an experienced and passionate **Frontend Manager** with a strong background in **Next.js** to lead our frontend development team. In this role you will oversee the architecture development and deployment of web applications while managing a team of frontend developers. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including product managers designers and backend engineers to deliver high-quality performant and user-friendly web applications.
Job duties and Responsibilities:
· Lead and Manage Frontend Development: Oversee the frontend team providing guidance mentorship and support to ensure project milestones are met.
· Architect and Develop Next.js Applications: Design and implement scalable robust and maintainable Next.js applications leveraging best practices for performance optimization and user experience.
· Collaborate with Cross-functional Teams: Work closely with product design and backend teams to align frontend development with business goals and project requirements.
· Code Quality and Review: Establish coding standards conduct code reviews and implement best practices to maintain high-quality codebase.
· Performance Optimization: Ensure applications are optimized for speed accessibility and SEO leveraging Next.js’s built-in features and other modern technologies.
· Stay Current with Frontend Trends: Keep up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in frontend development including Next.js updates and advocate for their adoption when beneficial.
· Project Planning and Management: Assist in planning and organizing the team’s workload including setting realistic timelines and monitoring project progress.
· Team Development and Hiring: Play an active role in hiring onboarding and training new team members to build a strong and cohesive frontend development team.
Requirements:
· 5+ years of professional frontend development experience with at least 2 years in a managerial role and 3+ years working with Next.js.
· Proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+) React.js Next.js HTML5 and CSS3.
· Familiarity with Modern Frontend Tools: Experience with TypeScript Redux Webpack Babel and other related tools and libraries.
· Backend Understanding: Familiarity with RESTful APIs GraphQL and server-side rendering (SSR) principles.
· Strong understanding of responsive and adaptive design principles with experience in building applications for various devices and screen sizes.
· Proven experience leading and managing frontend teams with excellent communication collaboration and problem-solving skills.
· Experience with Agile methodologies project tracking tools (e.g. Jira Trello) and an ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
· SEO & Performance Optimization: Knowledge of SEO principles web performance and accessibility standards.
· Proficiency in using Git for version control and collaborative development.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Experience with CI/CD Pipelines: Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) tools and processes.
· Cloud & Deployment Knowledge: Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS Google Cloud) and experience deploying applications using Next.js.
· UI/UX Sensibility: A good sense of design and user experience principles with the ability to collaborate effectively with UI/UX teams.
· Contributions to Open Source: A history of contributing to or maintaining open-source projects is a plus.
Notes:
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