Front End Web Developer (Next.js & CMS)

TAFF Inc; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

TAFF Inc. is seeking a Senior Front End Web Developer to design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade websites using Next.js and a headless CMS.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience, strong React/TypeScript skills, and a deep understanding of SEO, accessibility, and performance optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of software development experience.
• Strong expertise in Next.js (SSR, SSG, ISR, App Router, Server Components).
• Proficiency in React.js and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Experience with TypeScript and modern frontend tooling.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade websites using Next.js and Sanity CMS.
• Build reusable, scalable frontend components with React.js and TypeScript.
• Customize Sanity Studio including schema design and editorial workflows.
• Integrate RESTful APIs and GraphQL services with frontend apps.
• Optimize performance, accessibility, and SEO.

Skills

Next.js

React.js

TypeScript

JavaScript (ES6+)

HTML5

CSS3

Tailwind CSS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Sanity CMS

GROQ queries

Sanity Studio

REST APIs

GraphQL

Job description

Senior Front End Web Developer (Next.js & CMS)

Location: Hackensack, NJ
Work Mode: Onsite – 5 Days a Week
Employment Type: 24+ Months
Experience: 10+ Years

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Website Developer with strong expertise in Next.js and CMS/Content Management System to design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade, high-performance websites. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience building scalable, SEO-optimized web applications using modern frontend technologies and headless CMS architecture.

This role requires close collaboration with product managers, UX/UI designers, backend developers, and business stakeholders to deliver exceptional digital experiences while ensuring performance, accessibility, and maintainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade websites using Next.js and Sanity CMS.
• Build reusable, scalable, and maintainable frontend components using React.js and TypeScript.
• Customize and extend Sanity Studio, including schema design, content models, and editorial workflows.
• Integrate RESTful APIs and GraphQL services with frontend applications.
• Optimize website performance, accessibility, responsiveness, and SEO.
• Implement server-side rendering (SSR), static site generation (SSG), incremental static regeneration (ISR), and App Router features.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to deliver intuitive and responsive user experiences.
• Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and technical planning.
• Troubleshoot production issues and continuously improve application performance.
• Mentor junior developers and promote engineering best practices.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams in an Agile/Scrum environment.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of software development experience.
• Strong expertise in:
• Next.js (SSR, SSG, ISR, App Router, Server Components)
• React.js
• JavaScript (ES6+)
• TypeScript

Hands-on experience with CMS, including:

• Custom schemas
• Studio customization
• GROQ queries
• Headless CMS architecture
• Content modeling and workflows

Strong Knowledge Of

• HTML5
• CSS3
• Tailwind CSS
• Responsive Web Design

Experience with state management libraries such as Redux, Zustand, or Context API. Experience integrating REST APIs and GraphQL. Strong understanding of website performance optimization, accessibility (WCAG), and SEO best practices. Excellent debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience deploying applications on Vercel, AWS, Azure, or similar cloud platforms.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.
• Knowledge of NextAuth/Auth.js authentication.
• Experience with testing frameworks such as Jest, React Testing Library, or Cypress.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to independently drive development initiatives.
• Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Passion for building high-quality, scalable web applications.
• Ability to mentor team members and contribute to engineering excellence.