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React Js Next Js Developer Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Lead React JS Developer

Downers Grove, IL · On-site

$58 - $74.25/hr

Lead React JS Developer Location: Downers Grove, IL 60515 - Hybrid 3 Days Onsite/Week Duration: 12 ... Redux, Next.js, React Router). * Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to guide and ...

React JS Lead | Atlanta

Chicago, IL · On-site

$60 - $76.75/hr

Lead the day-to-day execution of features using React, Next.js, and supporting tools. Guide and mentor developers on best practices, performance tuning, and design patterns. Collaborate with product ...

React JS Lead | Atlanta

Chicago, IL · On-site

$60 - $76.75/hr

Lead the day-to-day execution of features using React, Next.js, and supporting tools. Guide and mentor developers on best practices, performance tuning, and design patterns. Collaborate with product ...

Senior Java Full stack Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$59 - $75.25/hr

Strong proficiency in domain-driven design and programming languages such as Java script, HTML, Typescript, React.js, Next.js, typescript, Java and unit testing (Jest/JUnit). * Experience with ...

React.js Front End Developer

Chicago, IL

$107K - $124K/yr

... next phase of growth. Ideal candidates will be problem solvers with an innate desire to develop ... Knowledge of the following areas required: * Front-end framework (React.js and Redux) * We are a ...

React.js Front End Developer

Chicago, IL

$107K - $124K/yr

... next phase of growth. Ideal candidates will be problem solvers with an innate desire to develop ... Knowledge of the following areas required: * Front-end framework (React.js and Redux) * We are a ...

React.JS/UI

Chicago, IL · On-site

$51.50 - $67/hr

JS/UI developer with experience in software development and a strong understanding of web ... year of React.JS experience • At least 3 years of experience in translating functional/non ...

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React Js Next Js Developer information

What is the difference between React Js Next Js Developer vs Front-End Developer?

AspectReact Js Next Js DeveloperFront-End Developer
Required SkillsProficiency in React.js, Next.js, JavaScript, HTML, CSSKnowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue
Work EnvironmentDevelops web applications using React and Next.js, often in tech companies or startupsCreates user interfaces across various industries, including tech, e-commerce, and media
CertificationsOften holds JavaScript, React, or Next.js certificationsMay have general front-end certifications or related degrees

React Js Next Js Developers specialize in building web applications with React and Next.js, focusing on server-side rendering and performance. Front-End Developers have broader roles, working with multiple frameworks and technologies to create user interfaces. While React Js Next Js Developers focus on specific tools, Front-End Developers have a wider skill set suitable for various projects.

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JavaScript Developer (React.js, next.js)

Chicago, IL • On-site

Anagh Technologies, Inc.
IT Services • 11 - 50 employees

Contractor

Re-posted 14 days ago


Job description

JavaScript Developer (React.js, next.js) -
location - Remote- Chicago, IL
Contract - 12 months
Here is the job description
As a senior frontend developer, you'll be in charge of developing the frontend of a product loved and used by thousands of developers every day.
You'll build a beautiful and performant web application based on React.js and Next.js using multiple open-source packages, and including package insights and comparison, powerful search and discovery, documentation, knowledge, and community. As our lead next.js engineer, you'll choose and implement a best-of-breed frontend stack from scratch.
What you will be doing:
• Build a best-of-breed frontend stack from scratch, including grid, typography, UI components, graphing, data display, and search components
• Build the frontend for our web application based on React and Next.js, creating a beautiful and pleasurable experience for hundreds of thousands of developers
• Create beautiful package pages that include information, documentation, and insights about package popularity, maintenance, issues, and quality
• Work with tonnes of data, and create reusable components to display the data in various ways, including graphs, charts, visualizations, and comparisons
• Do quick iterations and experiments as part of the core product team (product manager, designer, and backend developer) to test out new ideas and features
• Build a browser extension for developers, augmenting GitHub, npm and other websites with deep package insights
• Help us understand what's going on with our users, by using analytics tools, user journey tracking, feedback tools, error and performance logging
You most likely have:
• At least 5 years of experience as a frontend JavaScript developer
At least 3 years of experience building sophisticated apps
experience with Next.js nice to have
• An aesthetic eye for user-interface detail, and experience working with UX/UI designers
• Hands-on experience of the latest capabilities in JavaScript (ES6/7/8/9) and CSS (grids, animations, transitions, media queries, styled-components)
• Experience setting up webpack and babel, plugins, minification, asset versioning, and CDN upload
• Ability to debug and optimize web apps' performance, including network, JavaScript, and rendering
• Experience with analytics tools such as Google Analytics and Google Webmaster Tools
• Experience with on-site SEO: metadata, header elements, robots file, sitemaps, etc