Senior Cloud-Native Front-End Developer

Hybrid in Northfield, IL, US β€’ Posted 19 hours ago β€’ Updated 19 hours ago
Contract W2
Contract Independent
No Travel Required
Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Fitment

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Skills

  • Cascading Style Sheets
  • Analytics
  • Build Tools
  • Caching
  • API
  • API Management
  • Continuous Integration
  • Continuous Delivery
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Communication
  • Computer Science
  • Accessibility
  • Agile
  • JavaScript
  • HTML5
  • High Availability
  • IT Management
  • Firewall
  • Frontend Development
  • GraphQL
  • DevOps
  • Docker
  • Emerging Technologies
  • Cloud Computing
  • SEO
  • SPA
  • Redis
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Responsive Design
  • Performance Tuning
  • RESTful
  • React.js
  • Microsoft Azure
  • OAuth
  • Orchestration
  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Mentorship
  • Css3
  • Design Review
  • Kubernetes
  • TypeScript
  • WAF
  • WCAG
  • Web Applications
  • PaaS
  • Sass
  • Scrum
  • Software Development

Summary

1. Front-End Development Leadership

 

Lead the design and development of responsive, dynamic, and cloud-native front-end applications using React and Next.js

 

Architect and implement server-side rendering (SSR) solutions for optimal performance and SEO compliance.

 

Utilize Cloudflare for CDN, edge computing, and security to enhance application delivery and reliability.

 

2. Cloud-Native Development

 

Build, deploy, and manage applications using Azure services like Azure App Services, Azure Front Door, and Azure Static Web Apps.

 

Integrate ​front-end applications with Azure PaaS offerings, such as Azure API Management, Azure Functions, and Azure Redis Cache.

 

Drive adoption of modern front-end patterns, including Micro Front-End ​Architectures (e.g., Single SPA, Module Federation).

 

3. Technical Leadership

 

Act as a thought leader in cloud-native development, championing the adoption of emerging technologies and best practices.

 

Provide strategic guidance to cross-functional teams, aligning technology efforts with business objectives.

 

Lead design reviews and architectural discussions to ensure robust, forward-thinking solutions.

 

4. Performance Optimization and Security

 

Optimize ​application performance through caching, lazy loading, and content delivery techniques.

 

Implement secure designs and protocols (OAuth2, OpenID Connect) to protect applications and data.

 

Monitor and resolve issues using Azure Monitor, Cloudflare analytics, and similar tools.

 

5. Continuous Improvement and Support

 

Stay current with emerging trends in front-end and cloud-native development.

 

Contribute to Agile ceremonies and promote a culture of continuous improvement within the team.

 

Support production applications and ensure high availability by participating in on-call rotations as needed.

 

What You Bring: Skills and Expertise

 

Core Requirements

 

Front-End Development: ​

 

o 10+ years ​of hands-on software development experience, with 6+ years in cloud-native architecture.

 

o Advanced expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, React (16+).

 

o Proficiency with SSR frameworks like Next.js or Nuxt.js.

 

o Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, SCSS, and responsive design principles.

 

Azure ​Expertise: ​

 

o Extensive ​experience with Azure App Services, Azure Front Door, Azure CDN, and other Azure PaaS offerings.

 

o Hands-on ​experience with Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipeline creation and automation.

 

Cloudflare Knowledge: ​

 

o Deep understanding of Cloudflare Workers, caching strategies, DDoS protection, and WAF (Web Application Firewall).

 

API Integration: ​

 

o Proficiency in interfacing with RESTful APIs and GraphQL services.

 

Leadership Skills: ​

 

o Demonstrated ability to mentor and lead teams in technical implementations.

 

o Strong communication skills to drive alignment across technical and business stakeholders.

 

Preferred Skills

 

Familiarity with build tools like Webpack, Vite, npm, or yarn.
Understanding of accessibility standards and best practices (WCAG).
Experience with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes.
Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and CI/CD best practices.

 

Educational Requirements

 

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is required.

 

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (β€œAI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: 91098321
  • Position Id: 8910073
  • Posted 19 hours ago
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