GammaStack - Lead Developer - Next.js

Description :

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.