Next.js / Front-end Architect

Description
Role Overview
As the Architect, you'll lead the technical direction for one of our distributed engineering teams (30+ engineers across Europe and the USA, building cutting-edge solutions for major brands while ensuring optimal performance and scalability.
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement sophisticated front-end architectures using Next.js and modern web technologies
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams Drive architectural decisions around state management, deployment strategies, and performance optimization
Collaborate with Product Management and cross-functional teams to define and implement new features
Establish coding standards and best practices for the engineering organization
**Requirements**:
Required Skills & Experience
7+ years of front-end development experience with proven architectural experience leading 3+ person teams
Expert-level knowledge of Next.js, React, and modern JavaScript
**Strong experience with Shopify development, including**:
Building custom Shopify apps
Implementing Shopify OAuth flow and API integration
Experience with Shopify's Hydrogen framework (optional
Understanding of Shopify's App Store requirements and submission process
Deep understanding of server-side rendering, edge computing, and modern web architecture
Expertise in performance optimization, including CDN configuration and Core Web Vitals
Strong knowledge of TypeScript and build tooling
Experience with utility-first CSS frameworks (Tailwind CSS, shadcn UI
Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Vercel
Advanced Technical Knowledge
Experience with Next.js App Router and React Server Components
Understanding of advanced caching strategies and data fetching patterns
Knowledge of serverless architectures and edge functions
Experience with state management solutions (Redux, Zustand, Jotai Familiarity with e-commerce platforms (Shopify, SFCC, BigCommerce
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with analytics implementations (Google Analytics, GTM
Knowledge of authentication solutions (NextAuth.js
Familiarity with headless CMS platforms
Experience with composable commerce architecture
7 years