Senior Frontend Engineer to $3500

We are seeking a Senior Frontend Engineer who cares deeply about performance, pixel-perfect implementation, and developer experience. You will lead the development of our client-facing applications, leveraging the power of Next.js (App Router) and Payload CMS to build dynamic, content-rich, and highly scalable digital experiences.

You won't just be "slicing designs"; you will be architecting our frontend design system, making critical decisions about server-side vs. client-side rendering, and ensuring our CMS implementation is flexible for content editors while remaining type-safe for developers.
 

The Stack

• Core Framework: Next.js 14+ (App Router, Server Components)
• Language: TypeScript (Strict Mode)
• CMS: Payload CMS (Self-hosted / Cloud)
• Styling: Tailwind CSS + Radix UI / Headless UI
• State/Data: React Query (TanStack Query) / Zustand
• Testing: Cypress (E2E) & Jest/React Testing Library
• Package Manager: pnpm / Bun

Key Responsibilities

• Architecture: Lead the migration/development of applications using Next.js, optimizing for Core Web Vitals, SEO, and hydration performance.
• CMS Integration: Design and implement complex content models in Payload CMS, ensuring a seamless editing experience for non-technical teams and robust type generation for the frontend.
• Component System: Build and maintain a reusable, accessible component library using Tailwind CSS. We value consistency and utility-first CSS principles.
• Type Safety: Enforce end-to-end type safety (from CMS content to frontend props) using TypeScript and Zod.
• Performance: Proactively monitor bundle sizes, image optimization, and server response times.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Backend Engineers to define API contracts and with Designers to bridge the gap between Figma and reality.

Technical Requirements

• Next.js Mastery: Deep understanding of the App Router, Server Actions, Incremental Static Regeneration (ISR), and SSR vs. CSR trade-offs.
• Payload CMS: Experience configuring Payload collections, globals, and blocks. You know how to extend Payload with custom fields or hooks.
• Tailwind Expert: You know how to configure tailwind.config.js for theming, write custom plugins, and avoid "class soup" by componentizing effectively.
• TypeScript: You don't use any. You are comfortable with generics, utility types, and inferring types from CMS schemas.
• Modern React: Proficiency with Hooks, Context API, and composition patterns.
• State Management: Experience managing server state (React Query) vs. global client state (Zustand/Context).

Nice-to-Have

• Docker: Experience containerizing Next.js and Payload applications for deployment.
• Storybook: Experience documenting UI components in isolation.
• Monorepo Tools: Familiarity with Turborepo or Nx.
• Animation: Experience with Framer Motion or GSAP for polished interactions.
• Open Source: Contributions to the Next.js or Payload CMS ecosystems.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary: We value your expertise and pay accordingly.
• Remote-First Culture: Work from where you are most productive.
• Tech-Forward: We are constantly evaluating and adopting the best tools for the job (like the stack mentioned above).
• Professional Development: Budget for courses, conferences, and certifications.
• Long Term Position: Stable and long term position.
• Flexible and Secure Payments: Via deel.com