Sr Cloud-Native Front-End Developer / Northfield, IL

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Cloud-Native Front-End Developer with extensive experience in Azure, Cloudflare, and server-side rendering (SSR) technologies. This senior-level position requires a technical leader who will design and deliver high-performance, scalable, and secure front-end solutions for our cloud-native and e-commerce platforms. As a senior team member, you'll provide mentorship, drive architectural decisions, and ensure adherence to best practices for front-end development in a cloud environment.

Key Responsibilities

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:
  • 10 years of hands-on software development experience, with 6 years in cloud-native architecture.
  • Advanced expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, React (16 ).
  • Proficiency with SSR frameworks like Next.js or Nuxt.js.
  • Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, SCSS, and responsive design principles.
• Azure Expertise:
  • Extensive experience with Azure App Services, Azure Front Door, Azure CDN, and other Azure PaaS offerings.
  • Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipeline creation and automation.
• Cloudflare Knowledge:
  • Deep understanding of Cloudflare Workers, caching strategies, DDoS protection, and WAF (Web Application Firewall).
• API Integration:
  • Proficiency in interfacing with RESTful APIs and GraphQL services.
• Leadership Skills:
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor and lead teams in technical implementations.
  • 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.