Role Overview :
This pivotal role involves leading a team of Next.js developers, ensuring the delivery of robust, scalable, and high-performance web applications.
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 practices.
Key Responsibilities :
Technical Leadership & Guidance :
- 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 applications.
Development & 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 code.Project 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 lifecycle.Performance 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 development.(ref : hirist.tech)