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Metajive · 1 week ago

Sr. Front End Craft CMS Developer - CANADA - Contract

positionUnited States
timeFull-time, Contract
remoteRemote
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

Metajive is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Front-End Developer with expertise in Craft CMS and modern JavaScript frameworks. The role involves architecting client-facing applications and transforming complex designs into engaging user interfaces, primarily focusing on Next.js development.

AdvertisingGraphic DesignMarketingUX Design

Responsibilities

Develop high-performance, responsive, and accessible user interfaces using Next.js and React
Architect and implement seamless data consumption from our headless CMS APIs, with a strong focus on Craft CMS and GraphQL
Collaborate closely with back-end developers (who manage the PHP/Craft CMS API) to define and refine API contracts, ensuring optimal front-end performance
Translate UI/UX designs and wireframes into high-quality code (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript)
Implement and maintain state management solutions for complex application logic
Optimize front-end assets and code for maximum speed and scalability, focusing on Core Web Vitals and Lighthouse scores
Contribute to setting up and maintaining front-end testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines relevant to the front-end environment
Troubleshoot and resolve front-end issues, bugs, and performance bottlenecks across various browsers and devices

Qualification

Next.jsCraft CMSGraphQLReactJavaScript (ES6+)HTML5CSS3/Sass/TailwindGitAnalytical skillsProactive communicationProblem-solving

Required

5+ years of professional experience in front-end development
Deep expertise in modern JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3/Sass/Tailwind
Expert-level proficiency with Next.js and the broader React ecosystem (including Hooks, Context API, or Redux/Zustand)
Significant, hands-on experience integrating front-end applications with headless CMS platforms, specifically with Craft CMS
GraphQL experience is a must, including proficiency in consuming and querying complex schemas
Strong understanding of static site generation (SSG) and server-side rendering (SSR) principles in Next.js
Proficiency in version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows
Familiarity with consuming RESTful APIs
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and proactive communication skills

Preferred

Experience with front-end testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress)
Familiarity with serverless functions (e.g., AWS Lambda, Vercel Functions)
Experience with deployment to platforms like Vercel or Netlify
Working knowledge of modern authentication patterns (e.g., OAuth, JWT)
A security-first mindset in development practices

Company

Metajive

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Metajive is an independently owned interactive studio that focuses on design, technology & modern marketing.
dateFounded in 2004
location
Encinitas, California, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://www.metajive.com

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage

Leadership Team

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Luke Lau
Chief Financial Officer
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Dave Benton
Founder/ Creative Director
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