About the job
Front-End Developer (React & Next.js)
Location: Remote - Anywhere in Europe
Contract Type: 6-Month Freelance / Contract
You will collaborate closely with our product and design teams to build high-quality, scalable, and performant web applications. Experience in the life sciences industry would be a huge advantage, but it is not essential.
What you'll do:
- Develop, maintain, and enhance web applications using React and Next.js.
- Work with UX/UI designers to translate wireframes and mockups into responsive, high-quality code.
- Implement best practices for performance optimization, accessibility, and SEO.
- Integrate APIs and collaborate with back-end developers to ensure seamless data flow.
- Write clean, maintainable, and testable code with a focus on scalability.
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to process improvements.
- Troubleshoot and resolve bugs, performance issues, and deployment challenges.
Requirements:
- Proven commercial experience as a Front-End Developer (3+ years preferred).
- Strong proficiency in React, Next.js, and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
- Experience with HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design principles.
- Familiarity with TypeScript and modern front-end tooling (Webpack, Babel, etc.).
- Knowledge of RESTful APIs or GraphQL.
- Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows.
- Good understanding of SEO best practices and web performance optimization.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and communicate effectively in a remote environment.
Desirable:
- Experience within the life sciences industry.
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Vercel).
- Familiarity with testing frameworks such as Jest, React Testing Library, or Cypress.
- Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
