Intermediate Frontend Web Developer (React / Next.js)

Location: Auckland
Discipline: Software Engineering & Web Development
Job type: Permanent
Salary: $70000 to $90000
Contact name: Hayden Baker

Contact email: jobs@digitalbakery.co.nz
Job ref: 1339644
Published: 14 days ago
Startdate: ASAP
A tightknit team of digital natives who conjure ideas, develop, and deliver digital solutions for websites, web apps and products. They’re on the hunt for an intermediate frontend developer with a sharp eye for design and polished in execution. You'll thrive if you're passionate about modern technologies, love solving problems creatively, and get a kick out of delivering high-performance digital experiences.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Building modern websites and apps adopting a Jamstack architecture
  • Developing high-quality frontend experiences using React, Next.js, and TypeScript
  • Collaborating with designers to bring digital brand experiences to life
  • Implementing animations and interactions using tools like Framer Motion, React Spring, or GSAP
  • Integrating and working with headless CMS platforms (Sanity, Strapi, Contentful, Prismic)
  • Deploying and managing projects on Vercel and/or Netlify
  • Implementing E2E testing to ensure stability and quality
  • Mentoring and supporting dev colleagues
Key Ingredients:
  • Strong JS foundation and solid experience with modern frameworks (React, Next.js, Gatsby)
  • TypeScript knowledge
  • HTML/CSS, especially with Tailwind CSS
  • Familiarity with headless CMSs and their workflows
  • Git & version control best practices
  • Experience with Shopify Storefront API (headless commerce)
  • E2E testing tools such as Playwright or Vitest
  • Deployment experience with Vercel or Netlify
  • Bonus points for familiarity with Node.js, GraphQL, or animation/interaction portfolios
Personality & Culture Fit:
  • Positive, energetic, and solutions-oriented
  • Enjoys collaborating and contributing to a high-performing team
  • Keen attention to detail
  • Clear communicator, comfortable talking to clients when needed
  • Brings ideas to the table and challenges conventions
  • Loves a good team event and contributes to the banter
Benefits:
  • Awesome office space with a raft of eateries nearby
  • Flexible working
  • Full tech setup tailored to your needs
  • Regular team events and a collaborative, growth-driven environment
  • Work alongside ambitious, digital-minded professionals who take pride in what they create