Sr Frontend Engineer - React/Next.js & AWS (Remote, Full-Time) [AS315] (PK)

Smart Working; Saddar; Remote; PKR 2,400,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Working is seeking a Senior Frontend Engineer to build and enhance secure admin portals and dashboards using React, TypeScript, and Next.js. You will collaborate with backend teams and cloud services to ensure production-ready applications.

You will join a small engineering team, taking ownership of technical challenges, sharing knowledge, and contributing to deployment practices. The role emphasizes remote-first work with global teams and high-quality frontend delivery.

Qualifications

• Strong experience building frontend apps with React and TypeScript.
• Deep knowledge of Next.js, App Router, server components, and middleware.
• Experience with admin portals and dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain secure admin portals and dashboards using React, TypeScript and Next.js.
• Develop native Next.js applications using App Router, server components, middleware and API routes.
• Build and maintain server-side authentication functionality and RBAC improvements.
• Create automated frontend tests using Vitest, React Testing Library and Playwright.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, Docker and AWS.
• Connect frontend apps with backend APIs and services, including server-side API gateways.
• Investigate and resolve frontend, deployment and infra issues independently.
• Identify opportunities to improve frontend performance, reliability and code quality.
• Participate in technical discussions and evaluate approaches for platform maturity.
• Support product development by contributing to platform improvements.

Skills

React

TypeScript

Next.js

App Router

Server Components

Middleware

API Routes

RBAC

Vitest

React Testing Library

Playwright

GitHub Actions

Docker

AWS

CI/CD

Tools

GitHub Actions

Docker

AWS

Job description

At Smart Working, we believe your job should not only look right on paper but also feel right every day. This isn’t just another remote opportunity - it’s about finding where you truly belong, no matter where you are. From day one, you’re welcomed into a genuine community that values your growth and well-being.

Our mission is simple: to break down geographic barriers and connect skilled professionals with outstanding global teams and products for full-time, long-term roles. We help you discover meaningful work with teams that invest in your success, where you’re empowered to grow personally and professionally.

Join one of the highest-rated workplaces on Glassdoor and experience what it means to thrive in a truly remote-first world.

About the Role

As a Senior Frontend Engineer, you will be responsible for building and enhancing secure, modern admin portals and dashboards using React, TypeScript and Next.js. Alongside frontend development, you will work with backend integrations and cloud technologies to ensure applications are reliable, maintainable and ready for production.

You will join a small engineering team where you can take ownership of technical challenges, contribute to product improvements and help strengthen development and deployment practices. The role offers the opportunity to work independently, share technical knowledge and make meaningful contributions to the platform's ongoing development.

We are looking for an experienced frontend engineer who can confidently work beyond the user interface, manage application deployments and deliver high-quality solutions using AWS, Docker and CI/CD technologies.

About Smart Working

At Smart Working, we believe your job should not only look right on paper but also feel right every day. This isn’t just another remote opportunity - it’s about finding where you truly belong, no matter where you are. From day one, you’re welcomed into a genuine community that values your growth and well-being.

Our mission is simple: to break down geographic barriers and connect skilled professionals with outstanding global teams and products for full-time, long-term roles. We help you discover meaningful work with teams that invest in your success, where you’re empowered to grow personally and professionally.

Join one of the highest-rated workplaces on Glassdoor and experience what it means to thrive in a truly remote-first world.

About the Role

As a Senior Frontend Engineer, you will be responsible for building and enhancing secure, modern admin portals and dashboards using React, TypeScript and Next.js. Alongside frontend development, you will work with backend integrations and cloud technologies to ensure applications are reliable, maintainable and ready for production.

You will join a small engineering team where you can take ownership of technical challenges, contribute to product improvements and help strengthen development and deployment practices. The role offers the opportunity to work independently, share technical knowledge and make meaningful contributions to the platform's ongoing development.

We are looking for an experienced frontend engineer who can confidently work beyond the user interface, manage application deployments and deliver high-quality solutions using AWS, Docker and CI/CD technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain secure admin portals and dashboards using React, TypeScript and Next.js.
• Develop native Next.js applications using App Router, server components, middleware and API routes.
• Build and maintain server-side authentication functionality and support improvements to role-based access control (RBAC).
• Create and maintain automated frontend tests using Vitest, React Testing Library and Playwright.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines, taking ownership of application deployments using GitHub Actions, Docker and AWS.
• Connect frontend applications with backend APIs and services, including server-side API gateways.
• Investigate and resolve application, deployment and infrastructure-related issues independently.
• Identify opportunities to improve frontend performance, application reliability and overall code quality.
• Contribute to technical discussions, evaluate existing approaches and recommend practical solutions.
• Support ongoing product development by identifying improvements and contributing to platform stability and maturity.
• Review and validate AI-assisted code to ensure it meets technical, quality and integration standards.

Requirements

• Strong professional experience building frontend applications using React and TypeScript.
• In-depth experience with native Next.js development, including App Router, server components, server-side authentication, API routes and middleware.
• Proven experience developing and maintaining admin portals and dashboards.
• Hands-on experience with frontend automated testing using Vitest, React Testing Library and Playwright.
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, preferably with GitHub Actions. Relevant experience with GitLab CI or Jenkins will also be considered.
• Practical experience using Docker and AWS to support application deployment and delivery.
• Ability to independently manage frontend deployments and resolve production deployment issues.
• Experience integrating frontend applications with backend APIs and services.
• Strong technical problem-solving abilities, a proactive approach and confidence working independently within a small engineering team.

Nice to Have

• Experience developing or enhancing role-based access control (RBAC).
• Experience improving frontend performance, ideally with measurable results.
• Familiarity with web accessibility standards (WCAG), including accessible colour schemes, tooltips and multilingual support.
• Experience with server-side authentication approaches beyond AWS Amplify or .NET.
• Additional experience working across the full technology stack.
• Experience contributing to product enhancements and improvements in platform maturity.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools, including reviewing and validating AI-generated code.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.