Technical Lead - Front End

10 Hours ago • All levels • $188,000 PA - $281,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Front End Lead Engineer Consultant at Vercel, you will lead projects for high-profile clients, focusing on Next.js implementations. Your responsibilities will include planning, designing, implementing, testing, and launching best-in-class Next.js solutions. You will lead technical discovery sessions with clients, translate business needs into scalable frontend architectures, code complex solutions using modern technologies, mentor client development teams, and contribute to the internal knowledge base. You will also participate in pre-sales activities. This role is remote and reports to the Director of Professional Services.
Must have:
  • Extensive experience with front end migrations
  • Unparalleled expertise in Next.js
  • Mastery of React and its ecosystem
  • Proficiency in serverless architectures
  • Strong command of modern frontend tooling
  • Expertise in performance optimization and analytics
Good to have:
  • Contributed to Next.js open-source project
  • Knowledge of Kubernetes
  • Experience with advanced caching strategies
  • Proficient in i18n and l10n solutions
  • Experience with React Server Components
  • Spoken at tech conferences or authored articles
Perks:
  • Competitive compensation package, including equity
  • Inclusive Healthcare Package
  • Learn and Grow - mentorship and events
  • Flexible Time Off
  • Gear and WFH budget

Job Details

About Vercel:

Vercel’s Frontend Cloud provides the developer experience and infrastructure to build, scale, and secure a faster, more personalized web. Customers like Under Armour, eBay, The Washington Post, Johnson & Johnson, and Zapier use Vercel to build dynamic user experiences on the web.

At Vercel, our mission is to enable the world to ship the best products and that goes hand in hand with creating an environment where you can do the best work of your life.

About the Role:

We are looking for a Front End Lead Engineer Consultant to join our Professional Services team. In this role, you will lead groundbreaking Next.js projects for high-profile clients, pushing the boundaries of web performance and user experience. You'll architect and lead implementation of scalable solutions that leverage the full power of Next.js, from server-side rendering to edge computing, while mentoring teams and shaping the future of frontend development. You will report to Director of Professional Services and will be remote. Occasional travel may be required.

What You Will Do:

  • Partner with project stakeholders to plan, design, implement, test and launch best in class Next.js implementations.
  • Lead technical discovery sessions with clients to understand their business needs and translate them into scalable, performant frontend architecture and solutions.
  • Code complex solutions using Next.js, React, and other modern frontend technologies to deliver exceptional user experiences for our leading enterprise customers.
  • Mentor and guide client development teams in Next.js best practices, helping them improve their skills and adopt efficient workflows.
  • Stay at the forefront of frontend development by continuously learning and applying emerging technologies and methodologies.
  • Contribute to our internal knowledge base by documenting best practices, creating tutorials, and sharing insights gained from client projects.
  • Participate in pre-sales activities by providing technical expertise during client pitches and proposal development

About You:

  • Extensive experience with planning and executing front end migrations, modernizations or digital transformation initiatives.
  • Unparalleled expertise in Next.js, with a proven track record of architecting and delivering complex, high-performance applications at scale using advanced features like app router, server-side rendering (SSR), static site generation (SSG), and incremental static regeneration (ISR), module federation, and micro front ends.
  • Deep understanding of Next.js deployment and optimization, including experience with self-hosted solutions and cloud platforms like Vercel, with the ability to leverage features such as Edge Functions , global content updates, CDNs, Firewalls
  • Mastery of React and its ecosystem, including advanced state management techniques and performance optimization strategies.
  • Proficiency in serverless architectures and experience optimizing Next.js applications for scalability and performance across various hosting environments.
  • Strong command of modern frontend tooling, including Webpack, TypeScript, and API integration (REST and GraphQL) to create seamless full-stack experiences.
  • Expertise in performance optimization and analytics, utilizing tools like Vercel's Speed Insights or similar platforms to enhance Next.js application performance and user experience.

Bonus If You:

  • Have contributed to the Next.js open-source project or maintain popular Next.js-related libraries or tools.
  • Possess knowledge of Kubernetes and have experience deploying and scaling Next.js applications in containerized environments.
  • Have expertise in implementing advanced caching strategies and content delivery networks (CDNs) to optimize Next.js application performance globally.
  • Are proficient in implementing complex internationalization (i18n) and localization (l10n) solutions in large-scale Next.js applications.
  • Have experience with cutting-edge features like React Server Components and have successfully implemented them in production Next.js applications.
  • Have spoken at major tech conferences or authored influential articles/books on Next.js and modern web development practices.

 

Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation package, including equity.
  • Inclusive Healthcare Package.
  • Learn and Grow - we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills.
  • Flexible Time Off.
  • We will provide you the gear you need to do your role, and a WFH budget for you to outfit your space as needed.

The San Francisco, CA base pay range for this role is $188,000.00 - $281,000.00 OTE  This salary range is an estimate. Actual salary will be based on job related skills, experience and location. Pay ranges outside San Francisco may be  adjusted based on employee location.  The total compensation package also includes benefits and equity-based compensation. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your location during the hiring process.

Vercel is committed to fostering and empowering an inclusive community within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Vercel encourages everyone to apply for our available positions, even if they don't necessarily check every box on the job description.

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