Next.js + React Specialist (8+ Years Experience)

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled Next.js + React Specialist with deep experience in building modern, high-performance web applications. The ideal candidate has a strong grasp of frontend architecture, server-side rendering (SSR), API integration, and optimization best practices. Youll play a key role in designing scalable, maintainable, and intuitive user interfaces for our next-generation web platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable React and Next.js applications with clean, reusable, and well-documented code.
  
• Implement SSR (Server Side Rendering) and SSG (Static Site Generation) to optimize performance and SEO.
  
• Integrate RESTful and GraphQL APIs into frontend components.
  
• Collaborate closely with product managers, UI/UX designers, and backend teams to deliver seamless experiences.
  
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility and adherence to responsive design standards.
  
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and maintainability.
  
• Lead code reviews, mentor junior developers, and establish best coding practices.
  
• Implement CI/CD workflows for deployment and testing using tools like Vercel, AWS, or GitHub Actions.
  

Required Skills

• Expertise in: React.js, Next.js, TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+).
  
• Strong understanding of: HTML5, CSS3, TailwindCSS / Styled Components.
  
• Experience with SSR, SSG, and ISR (Incremental Static Regeneration) in Next.js.
  
• Proficiency in state management libraries (Redux, Zustand, Recoil, or Context API).
  
• Experience with API integration (REST/GraphQL) and authentication flows.
  
• Familiarity with Node.js and basic backend development.
  
• Hands-on with performance optimization, caching strategies, and Lighthouse audits.
  
• Knowledge of testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress).
  
• Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
  
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  

Good to Have

• Experience with React Server Components and App Router (Next.js 13/14).
  
• Familiarity with headless CMS (Sanity, Strapi, Contentful).
  
• Exposure to cloud platforms (Vercel, AWS, GCP, or Azure).
  
• Understanding of frontend security best practices.
  
• Contributions to open-source projects or a strong GitHub portfolio.

What We Value (Non-Technical)

• Thrives in a fast-paced environment

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  comfortable with rapid iterations and shifting priorities.
• Result-oriented

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  focuses on measurable outcomes, not just activity.
• Ownership mindset

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  takes end-to-end responsibility from spec to rollout and follow-ups.
• Bias to action

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  ships in small increments, learns, and improves quickly.
• Strong communication

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  crisp PRs/docs; clear async updates; constructive feedback.
• Product thinking

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  turns customer pain points into simple, high-impact UX.
• Data-informed

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  uses metrics, logs, and user signals to guide decisions.
• Quality discipline: balances speed with tests, monitoring, and safe rollbacks.
  
• Security awareness: builds with privacy and least-privilege in mind.
  
• Learning mindset: self-driven upskilling; mentors peers when needed.
  
• Startup grit: resourceful, hands-on, and comfortable wearing multiple hats at Subtext Labs.
  

Education

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge web technologies with a talented team.
  
• Opportunity to architect and lead complex projects.
  
• Flexible work environment with remote work options.
  
• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.