Senior Frontend Engineer – Next.js (Remote)

About the role

This full‑time remote position at Makai Labs focuses on front‑end web development using Next.js. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to design and implement innovative solutions that enhance user experiences and drive business outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Develop new user‑facing features.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• Collaborate with back‑end developers and web designers to improve usability.
• Write robust, clean, and documented code.
• Maintain and enhance existing web applications.
• Conduct performance tests and ensure responsiveness and stability across all platforms.

Required profile

• 5+ years of web development experience, including at least 3 years with Next.js.
• Proven ability to work fully remotely and manage tasks autonomously.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills in English, especially in asynchronous environments.
• High degree of accountability, ownership mentality, and self‑driven work ethic.
• Experience using AI‑assisted development tools is a plus.

Required skills

• Next.js
• HTML5
• CSS3
• Tailwind CSS, Material UI, Joy UI
• RESTful APIs
• State‑management libraries (e.g., Redux, MobX)
• Modern front‑end build pipelines and tools