Remote Senior Front End Consultant

Description:

• Vercel is seeking a Senior Front End Consultant to join their Professional Services team.
• The role involves leading Next.js projects for high-profile clients, focusing on web performance and user experience.
• Responsibilities include architecting scalable solutions using Next.js, mentoring teams, and shaping frontend development.
• The position reports to the Director of Professional Services and is primarily remote, with occasional travel required.
• For those within commuting distance of specific offices (SF, NY, London, or Berlin), in-office anchor days are on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have unparalleled expertise in Next.js, with a proven track record of architecting and delivering complex applications using advanced features.
• A deep understanding of Next.js deployment and optimization is required, including experience with self-hosted solutions and cloud platforms like Vercel.
• Mastery of React and its ecosystem, including advanced state management and performance optimization strategies, is essential.
• Proficiency in serverless architectures and experience optimizing Next.js applications for scalability and performance is necessary.
• Strong command of modern frontend tooling, including Webpack, TypeScript, and API integration (REST and GraphQL), is required.
• Expertise in performance optimization and analytics, utilizing tools like Vercel's Speed Insights, is expected.

Benefits:

• The position offers a competitive compensation package, including equity.
• An inclusive healthcare package is provided.
• Opportunities for mentorship and attendance at events to build skills and networks are available.
• Flexible time off is part of the benefits.
• Vercel provides necessary gear for the role and a work-from-home budget to outfit personal workspace as needed.