Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced L1 Lead / Technical Lead proficient in Next.js development. This pivotal role involves leading a team of Next.js developers, ensuring the delivery of robust, scalable, and high-performance web applications. Technical Leadership & Guidance Responsibilities include providing technical leadership, conducting code reviews, mentoring junior developers, and shaping architectural decisions. This position demands a combination of hands-on coding expertise, leadership qualities, and a deep understanding of modern web development Responsibilities : Lead and mentor a Next.js development team, offering technical guidance and support. Conduct regular code reviews to maintain code quality, ensure maintainability, and enforce adherence to best practices. Contribute to architectural discussions and design decisions for Next.js applications. Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team. Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in Next.js & Implementation : Design, develop, and deploy high-performance, scalable web applications using Next.js, React, and related technologies. Implement various rendering strategies such as Server-Side Rendering (SSR), Static Site Generation (SSG), and Incremental Static Regeneration (ISR) based on project needs. Develop and integrate RESTful APIs or GraphQL endpoints. Ensure cross-browser compatibility, responsiveness, and accessibility of applications. Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and testable Management & Collaboration : Collaborate closely with product managers, UI/UX designers, and backend teams to translate requirements into technical solutions. Engage in agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives. Contribute to defining project scope, estimating effort, and meeting deadlines. Identify and mitigate technical risks and challenges throughout the development Optimization & Best Practices : Implement performance optimization techniques such as code splitting, lazy loading, image optimization, and efficient data fetching. Ensure applications are SEO-friendly and meet performance benchmarks (e.g., Core Web Vitals). Stay abreast of the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices in Next.js and frontend Skills and Qualifications : : Minimum 4 years of web development experience, with at least 3+ years specializing in Next.js. Demonstrated experience in a technical leadership or lead developer Skills : Expert proficiency in Next.js framework : In-depth understanding of core concepts, including folder-based routing, file-based routing, API routes, data fetching methods (getStaticProps, getServerSideProps, client-side fetching), caching, dynamic routing, hybrid render, and image optimization. Strong expertise in React.js : Components, Hooks (useState, useEffect, useContext, etc.), Context API, Redux (or other state management libraries). Solid command of JavaScript (ES6+) and TypeScript. Proficiency in HTML5 and CSS3 : Including responsive design, CSS-in-JS (e.g., Styled Components, Emotion), or CSS preprocessors (Sass, Less). Experience with RESTful APIs or GraphQL integration. Strong understanding of version control systems (Git). Familiarity with testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress). Knowledge of deployment strategies for Next.js applications (e.g., Vercel, AWS, Skills : Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills. Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Proactive and self-motivated with a passion for learning and adopting new technologies. Strong organizational and time management : Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. (ref:hirist.tech) Show more Show less