Front-End Developer (Next.js Expertise)

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a talented Front-End Developer with Next.js expertise to join their team in a hybrid role based in Toledo, Ohio. This position focuses on building modern, high-performing user interfaces as part of a larger migration to Next.js.

You'll collaborate with a team structured around a Product Owner several developers focusing on back-end and full-stack development, and a smaller group of front-end developers working on shared resources. This is a fantastic opportunity for a front-end developer to make a meaningful impact on a high-visibility initiative.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain front-end components using Next.js, ensuring scalability and performance.
• Work collaboratively with the product owner, back-end developers, and front-end colleagues to deliver seamless user experiences.
• Troubleshoot and resolve front-end issues, ensuring compatibility across browsers and devices.
• Optimize front-end components for speed and responsiveness.
• Build reusable code and libraries to support future development.

Qualifications:

Required Skills:

• Proven experience with Next.js and React.js in production environments.
• Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3, with a strong understanding of modern front-end development workflows.
• Familiarity with responsive design frameworks (e.g., Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap).
• Knowledge of state management tools such as Redux or Context API.
• Ability to debug, optimize, and ensure high performance of front-end applications.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience integrating with RESTful APIs or GraphQL.
• Familiarity with development tools like Git, Webpack, and Babel.
• Understanding of SEO best practices, particularly for server-side rendering (SSR) and static site generation (SSG).
• Exposure to Agile development methodologies.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $40 to $50 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

Client Description

Owens Corning is an American company that develops and produces insulation, roofing, and fiberglass composites and related materials and products. It is the world’s largest manufacturer of fiberglass composites. It was formed in 1935 as a partnership between two major American glassworks, Corning Glass Works and Owens-Illinois

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