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Rural King

Lead Developer - HCL Commerce

Mattoon, IL · On-site

$55.50 - $72.50/hr

The Lead Developer will be responsible for the technical design, development, and optimization of Rural King's headless HCL Commerce v9.1 platform, overseeing back-end commerce services and ...

Rural King

Lead Developer - HCL Commerce

Mattoon, IL

$55.50 - $72.50/hr

The Lead Developer will partner closely with Project Management for delivery coordination and ... Lead the design, development, and enhancement of solutions within HCL Commerce v9.1 (headless) to ...

Rural King

Lead Developer - HCL Commerce

Mattoon, IL

$55.50 - $72.50/hr

The Lead Developer will partner closely with Project Management for delivery coordination and ... Lead the design, development, and enhancement of solutions within HCL Commerce v9.1 (headless) to ...

Rural King

Lead Developer - HCL Commerce

Mattoon, IL · On-site

$55.50 - $72.50/hr

The Lead Developer will partner closely with Project Management for delivery coordination and ... Lead the design, development, and enhancement of solutions within HCL Commerce v9.1 (headless) to ...

Genpact

Shopify Architect/Lead Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site

Define frontend standards, patterns, and best practices for headless Shopify * Make architectural decisions around performance, scalability, and maintainability * Review code and mentor developers ...

Codal

Full Stack JavaScript Engineer, CMS

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

Implement and extend headless CMS platforms, including Sanity, Contentstack, Contentful,and others * Develop reusable front-end components using React or Next.js, consuming content via APIs * Build ...

Komatsu

Technical Lead - Adobe Commerce

Chicago, IL · On-site

... DevOps, integration teams, infrastructure groups, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment ... Lead technical design and development for Adobe Commerce Cloud within a headless architecture.

Codal

Full Stack JavaScript Engineer, CMS

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$120K - $155K/yr

Implement and extend headless CMS platforms, including Sanity, Contentstack, Contentful,and others * Develop reusable front-end components using React or Next.js, consuming content via APIs * Build ...

Codal

Full Stack JavaScript Engineer, CMS

Chicago, IL · On-site

$120K - $155K/yr

Implement and extend headless CMS platforms, including Sanity, Contentstack, Contentful,and others * Develop reusable front-end components using React or Next.js, consuming content via APIs * Build ...

Kforce Technology Staffing

Software Engineer

Lisle, IL · On-site

The platform is built on a headless architecture using Spryker Cloud Commerce OS, React/Next.js ... Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions) * Experience with application ...

Weber

Shopify Developer

Palatine, IL · On-site

$85K - $100K/yr

Summary: Weber Blackstone is seeking a skilled Shopify Developer to own the development ... Familiarity with Shopify APIs and the Storefront API for custom app or headless integrations.

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What is a Headless Developer?

A Headless Developer specializes in building applications using headless architecture, where the frontend (user interface) is decoupled from the backend (content management or data source). This allows developers to create flexible, scalable, and customizable digital experiences across multiple platforms like web, mobile apps, and IoT devices. Headless Developers typically work with APIs to connect the backend to various frontends, enabling faster development cycles and easier content delivery. Their expertise is valuable for organizations seeking omnichannel solutions and modern web development practices.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Headless Developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Headless Developer, you need a strong background in web development, API design, JavaScript frameworks (such as React or Vue), and a solid understanding of headless CMS platforms. Familiarity with tools like Contentful, Strapi, GraphQL, RESTful APIs, and version control systems (e.g., Git) is typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and adaptability to rapidly changing technologies are valuable soft skills. These competencies ensure seamless integration of backend and frontend systems, delivering flexible, scalable digital experiences.

How does a Headless Developer typically collaborate with designers and backend teams on projects?

As a Headless Developer, you will often work closely with designers to implement user interfaces using frontend frameworks, while collaborating with backend teams to integrate APIs and data sources. This role requires strong communication skills to ensure the visual and functional aspects of the application align with both design guidelines and backend capabilities. Expect to participate in regular stand-ups, code reviews, and planning sessions where cross-team coordination is essential for delivering seamless digital experiences. Effective collaboration is key to addressing challenges that arise from decoupling the frontend and backend.

What is the difference between Headless Developer vs Front-End Developer?

AspectHeadless DeveloperFront-End Developer
Primary FocusBuilding and integrating decoupled backend systems with APIs for flexible content deliveryDesigning and implementing user interfaces and user experiences for websites and applications
Required SkillsAPI integration, backend development, JavaScript frameworks, CMS knowledgeHTML, CSS, JavaScript, UI/UX design, responsive design
Work EnvironmentOften collaborates with backend teams, works on headless CMS and API-driven platformsPrimarily works on client-side development, visual design, and user interaction

While both roles involve JavaScript and web development, a Headless Developer specializes in backend and API integration for flexible content management, whereas a Front-End Developer focuses on creating engaging user interfaces and experiences. Understanding these differences helps employers and job seekers target the right skills and responsibilities for each role.

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Next.js Front End Developer - Headless/Full Stack

Next.js Front End Developer - Headless/Full Stack

Americaneagle.com

Des Plaines, IL • On-site

$90K - $130K/yr

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Americaneagle.com is a family-owned web design, development, and digital marketing agency with a passionate belief in the power of technology to positively transform business practices. Our focus is on helping customers grow and achieve success in the digital space.
We cover a variety of different industries, including eCommerce, associations & nonprofits, government, healthcare, sports & entertainment, transportation, and more.
The company was recently named by Built In Chicago as one of the best places to work and to Inc.com's list of 5000 fastest-growing private companies for the past eight years.
We're looking for a strong, self-sufficient Next.js Front-End Developer to join our team. You'll work across multiple projects, collaborating with designers, project managers, and back-end developers to deliver fast, accessible, production-ready experiences in a modern front-end environment.
Responsibilities
  • Build and maintain modern React and Next.js front-end implementations across multiple customer projects
  • Develop scalable, reusable UI components and front-end architectures
  • Translate Figma designs into high-quality, responsive, and accessible user experiences
  • Own front-end features throughout the full project lifecycle, from requirements and technical discovery through implementation, QA, and release
  • Integrate with backend services, APIs, and headless CMS platforms while handling real-world edge cases
  • Optimize application performance using appropriate Next.js rendering strategies (SSR, SSG, ISR, CSR)
  • Collaborate with designers, project managers, backend developers, and project teams to deliver high-quality digital experiences
  • Contribute to coding standards, architectural decisions, code reviews, and front-end best practices
  • Participate in project estimation, technical discovery, and solution planning
Required Experience
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 5+ years of professional experience building web applications with JavaScript and TypeScript
  • 4+ years building React applications
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience with Next.js projects
  • Experience building accessible user interfaces and applying WCAG accessibility standards
  • Comfortable working with REST / GraphQL APIs
  • Experience with modern CSS approaches (Tailwind, CSS Modules, BEM, or similar)
  • Experience with Git-based workflows, pull requests, and peer code review
  • Strong understanding of Next.js App Router & Page Router
  • Strong understanding of React patterns, hooks, state management, and component architecture
  • Strong understanding of rendering strategies (SSR / SSG / ISR / CSR)
  • Understanding of client vs. server components and hydration
  • Knowledge of performance optimization and bundle size management
  • Strong understanding of semantic HTML
Nice to Haves
  • Experience working with headless CMS environments (Sitecore XM Cloud or similar)
  • Exposure to A/B testing, middleware, or edge functions
  • Familiarity with Docker or CI/CD pipelines
  • Agency, consulting, or customer-facing project experience working across multiple concurrent projects and client teams
  • Comfortable leveraging AI-assisted development tools

Americaneagle.com provides its employees with an energetic work environment and opportunities to further develop their skills. Our dedication to growing our team is how we can produce excellent sites and applications for our clients. We do all of this while maintaining a family value focus and pushing for a good work-life balance. The US-based salary range for this full-time position is $90,000-$130,000 per year. Within this range, individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. At Americaneagle.com, we are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package, a positive work environment, company activities and more. To see our benefits and what we've been up to, click here !

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