Frontend Developer Next.js & Headless CMS (Contentful preferred)

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Job Title : Frontend Developer – Next.js & Headless CMS (Contentful Preferred) Location : Remote Experience Required : Mid-Level: 5+ years 🧾 Job Summary We are looking for an experienced Frontend Developer with proven expertise in Next.js and Headless CMS implementations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building high-performance, content-driven web applications and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional user experiences. Contentful CMS experience is preferred, but candidates with other headless CMS platforms (like Contentstack, Sanity, Strapi, Prismic, or Hygraph) are also welcome. 🔧 Key Responsibilities Develop responsive, SEO-optimized, and high-performance frontends using Next.js and React. Integrate content using APIs (REST/GraphQL) from headless CMS platforms, especially Contentful. Collaborate with UX/UI designers, backend developers, and content managers to deliver pixel-perfect implementations. Build reusable components and follow modern component architecture practices. Implement SSR, SSG, and ISR strategies in Next.js based on project needs. Optimize site performance, accessibility, and user experience using web vitals tools. Write and maintain unit, integration, and end-to-end tests. Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and agile ceremonies. 🛠️ Required Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience with Next.js and React.j sMinimum 2 projects involving Headless CMS integrations (Contentful preferred )Solid understanding of GraphQL and RESTful API consumptio nExperience with CMS content modeling, localization, and content versionin gProficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and modern tooling (Webpack, Babel )Familiarity with Tailwind CSS, Styled Components, or other CSS-in-JS librarie sGood understanding of SEO, accessibility (a11y), and performance optimizatio nStrong communication skills — ability to explain technical topics to non-technical stakeholder sHands-on experience with Contentstack, Sanity, Strapi, Prismic, or Hygrap hExperience with serverless deployment using Vercel, Netlify, or AW SFamiliarity with CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions, GitLab C IExposure to JAMstack architecture and headless e-commerce (Shopify, Commerce.js ) 🎯 Ideal Candidate Profile Passionate about building modern web experiences Self-driven with strong problem-solving and debugging skills Can work autonomously and collaborate well in remote teams Stays up to date with frontend trends and emerging headless technologies 🧪 Interview Evaluation Focus Live coding or task using Next.js + any headless CMS API integration demo (GraphQL or REST) Component structuring and optimization CMS content modeling knowledge Communication and team collaboration style 📥 How to Apply Please share your resume along with: Portfolio or GitHub links Example of a project using Next.js + a Headless CMS Preferred notice period and availability. Show more Show less