Frontend Developer III

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 TypeScript, 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 TypeScript
  • 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

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional frontend development experience
• Strong experience with Next.js and React
• Advanced proficiency with TypeScript
• 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 GraphQL
• Experience 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

Benefits

• Supplemental benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• 401K program with company match after 12 months of tenure
• Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions
• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts
• On-demand training program
• Access to certification prep, technical and leadership courses/books/seminars after 6+ months of tenure
• Certification discounts and perks for associations including CompTIA and IIBA
• Dedicated customer service team for consultants
• Access to a certified Career Coach