Remote Senior Next.js Engineer: Frontend Innovator

Makai Labs, LLC.; Colombia; Remote; COP 286,451,000 - 477,418,000; Full time

Job summary

Makai Labs, LLC. is seeking a Senior Next.js Developer to lead front-end web development for a fully remote role.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to build and optimize user experiences that scale and deliver business impact. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of web development with at least 3 years in Next.js, strong HTML5/CSS3 skills, and proficiency with Tailwind, Material UI, and modern state management libraries.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in web development, with 3+ years using Next.js.
• Solid experience working from a fully remote position.
• Proficient understanding of HTML5 and CSS3.
• Experience with Tailwind/Material UI/Joy UI.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and modern authorization mechanisms.
• Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, MobX).
• Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tools.
• Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English, especially in remote and asynchronous environments.
• High degree of autonomy, accountability, and follow-through.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools effectively is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop new user-facing features.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• Collaborate with back-end developers and web designers to improve usability.
• Write robust, clean, and documented code.
• Maintain and enhance existing web applications.
• Conduct performance tests and ensure responsiveness across platforms.

Skills

Next.js

Remote work

HTML5

CSS3

State management

Build tooling

English communication

Tools

Tailwind CSS

Material UI

Joy UI

RESTful APIs

Redux

MobX

Job description

Makai Labs, LLC. is seeking a Senior Next.js Developer to lead front-end web development for a fully remote role.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to build and optimize user experiences that scale and deliver business impact. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of web development with at least 3 years in Next.js, strong HTML5/CSS3 skills, and proficiency with Tailwind, Material UI, and modern state management libraries.