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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Frontend Engineer - **Company:** VAIMO INC - **Location:** Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Contentful, JavaScript (Programming Language), .NET Framework, PHP (Programming Language), Application Performance Management, Code Review, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Monitoring of Systems, Node.Js, Performance Tuning, Next.js, Shopify, Systems Integration, TypeScript, Web Applications, Network Routers, ReactJS, Backend, Adobe, Playwright, Azure AKS, Graphql, Front End Software Development, Terraform, Api Management, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** July 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d6404c2f0ece0ad7 ## About the Role * Advanced proficiency with React and Next.js (App Router) in production environments. * Comprehensive understanding of SSR, SSG, ISR, and hybrid rendering strategies. * Strong command of TypeScript and modern frontend architecture design. * Experience integrating frontend applications within distributed microservices, with an awareness of API contracts. * Adept at frontend testing frameworks (e.g., Playwright, Jest) to ensure software health. * Ability to nurture and maintain architectural standards across the team. * Experience supporting technical decisions and empowering fellow engineers. Value-Add Skills * Collaborative experience with REST or GraphQL APIs in distributed systems. * Familiarity with headless CMS platforms (e.g., Contentful, Sanity). * Experience contributing to CI/CD pipelines and containerized cloud environments (e.g., Docker, AKS). * A commitment to performance optimization and accessibility best practices. * Openness to utilizing AI-assisted development tools to enhance workflow. Nice to Have * Understanding of Terraform or infrastructure definitions. * Background in commerce platforms (Shopify, Adobe Commerce, etc.). * Exposure to monitoring and observability tools (Application Insights or similar). * General awareness of backend technologies (.NET, Node.js, PHP). ## Description We are looking for a Lead Frontend Engineer to steward the development of a new web application built with Next.js 16 (App Router), React 19, and TypeScript. As a cornerstone of a broader microservices architecture on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), this role offers a blend of technical craft and team mentorship. 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