• Senior Cloud-Native Front-End Developer

    DATAMAXIS (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. 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.

    4. 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.