Senior / Lead Front End Web Developer

Location: Auckland
Discipline: Software Engineering & Web Development
Job type: Permanent
Salary: $Annual Package
Contact name: Hayden Baker

Contact email: jobs@digitalbakery.co.nz
Job ref: 9178778
Published: about 6 hours ago
Startdate: ASAP
A thriving team of digital natives who conjure ideas, develop, and deliver digital solutions for websites, web apps, and products. They’re looking for a passionate senior frontend developer with a keen eye for design who thrives on modern technologies, architecture, and emerging trends. You’ll flourish if you love solving problems creatively, mentoring others, and delivering high performance digital experiences.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Building modern websites and apps using Jamstack architecture
  • Developing high quality frontend experiences with React, TypeScript, Gatsby, Next.js
  • Integrating and working with headless CMS platforms (Sanity, Strapi, Contentful, Prismic, Netlify CMS)
  • Deploying and managing projects on Vercel and Linux VPS environments
  • Working on eCommerce Storefront / Admin APIs (Shopify, BigCommerce)
  • Implementing unit, integration, and E2E testing to ensure stability and quality
  • Collaborating with designers to bring digital brand experiences to life
  • Mentoring and guiding dev colleagues, supporting their growth
  • Assisting with scoping, feasibility, and project estimations alongside the team
Key Ingredients:
  • TypeScript, Next.js, Tailwind CSS
  • Experience with headless CMSs (Sanity, Contentful, Prismic, etc.)
  • Vercel, Linux VPS, and Docker
  • Unit, integration, and E2E testing
  • Worked with eCommerce Storefront/Admin APIs (Shopify, BigCommerce)
  • Ideally worked on AI experiments / AI SDKs
Personality & Culture Fit:
  • Positive, energetic, and solutions oriented
  • Detail focused, accountable, and customer led in approach
  • Collaborative team player who enjoys contributing ideas and challenging conventions
  • Comfortable liaising with clients when required
  • Enjoys team events and contributes to the banter
Benefits:
  • Awesome central office space with a raft of eateries and retail nearby
  • Flexible working environment
  • Complete tech setup tailored to your specifications
  • Career progression and exposure to modern technologies
  • Regular team events, fun social culture, and a collaborative, growth driven environment
  • Work alongside ambitious, digital minded professionals who take pride in what they create