NextJS Developer

Please note the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy. About The Opportunity This is an opportunity to register your interest in future NextJS Developer roles within our expanding technology function. Roles of this type could involve building and maintaining modern, responsive web applications using React and NextJS, contributing to solutions that power digital transformation across diverse industries. You could be working within a collaborative, agile-driven environment where your expertise in frontend development is valued and your contributions directly impact product delivery. The work could involve partnering with backend engineers, product teams and stakeholders to translate requirements into clean, performant code, with scope to grow your technical depth and influence as you progress. Typical Role Overview • Location: Manchester, Leeds, Bristol or UK-wide (nationwide opportunities available) • Type: Contract • Full-time • Work Model: Hybrid • Day Rate: £600–800 per day (dependent on experience and location) • Skills: NextJS, React, JavaScript, APIs, Microservices, CI/CD, Azure, .NET, Docker, Kubernetes • Experience: 5–10 years in software development • Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent What You Would Do Typical responsibilities could include: • Developing and maintaining responsive, user-centric web applications using NextJS and React • Writing clean, maintainable JavaScript code and collaborating with backend teams on API integration • Contributing to microservices architecture and working with containerisation tools such as Docker and Kubernetes • Participating in CI/CD pipeline improvements and deployment automation • Troubleshooting performance issues and optimising frontend application efficiency • Collaborating with cross-functional teams in an agile environment to deliver features and improvements • Supporting code reviews and sharing knowledge with team members What You Could Bring Most roles of this type require the following: Must-have • 5–10 years of professional software development experience • Strong proficiency in JavaScript and hands-on experience with React and NextJS • Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and working with microservices • Familiarity with containerisation and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes • Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field • Comfortable working in an agile, fast-paced environment Nice-to-have • Experience with .NET or ASP.NET backends • Familiarity with Agile methodologies and sprint-based delivery • Exposure to distributed systems design • Proficiency with Excel or data visualisation tools • Meta Front-End Developer Certificate, JavaScript Certification (JSE), freeCodeCamp Front End Libraries (React) or similar certifications • Experience with Terraform, GCP or other infrastructure-as-code tools What Roles Of This Type Could Offer Most roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role: • Opportunity to work with modern frontend technologies and contribute to impactful digital projects • Exposure to microservices and cloud-native architecture in a collaborative setting • Potential to develop both technical depth and breadth across the technology stack • Competitive contract rates and flexible working arrangements • Paid time off (20+ days per year) • Pension contribution and flexible compensation options • Hybrid working with the flexibility to balance office and remote work • Progression opportunities as you build experience and demonstrate impact About SThree SThree is the global STEM workforce consultancy. We advise businesses, build expert teams and deliver project solutions to outpace tomorrow, together. Across the UK, we connect talented specialists with cutting-edge opportunities across technology, engineering, life sciences and financial services supported by our offices in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow and Leeds How To Register Interest If you are interested in being added to our database to be considered for future opportunities, registering is quick and easy. No cover letter required. We will be in touch when we are instructed on these roles to discuss the next step in your career. Disclaimer: Please note that the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy or any guarantee of future vacancies, and by responding to this advert you agree to us adding your details to our database for future opportunities.