All roles

Open role

[Remote] Senior Next.js Engineer (Frontend Platform & Architecture Stabilization)

Remote · Portugal Full-time

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Sphere is seeking a Senior Next.js Engineer to take ownership of their production-grade frontend platform built with Next.js. The role involves stabilizing the frontend codebase, introducing architectural consistency, and improving scalability and maintainability while continuing active development.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze existing Next.js (Vercel-hosted) application and identify architectural gaps
  • Define and implement a clean and scalable frontend architecture
  • Build and maintain a consistent frontend data layer / API abstraction layer
  • Improve application performance, maintainability, and scalability
  • Refactor fragmented or inconsistent code structures
  • Ensure consistent patterns across pages, components, and modules
  • Continue delivery of new features alongside stabilization work
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into technical implementation
  • Leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve delivery efficiency

Skills

  • 5+ years of experience in frontend development
  • Experience with Next.js and React in production environments
  • Experience working with Vercel deployments and CI/CD workflows
  • Strong understanding of frontend architecture and system design
  • Experience working with headless CMS (WordPress, Contentful, Strapi, etc.)
  • Experience designing data fetching strategies (SSR / SSG / ISR / client-side hybrid)
  • Experience improving existing large-scale codebases
  • Experience with AI-assisted development tools (Claude, Cursor, Copilot, etc.)
  • Ability to impose structure in fast-moving or loosely organized environments
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work with non-technical stakeholders
  • Experience scaling Next.js applications on Vercel
  • Performance optimization experience (Core Web Vitals, caching strategies)

Company Overview

  • Drive your sustainable digital transformation with focus on innovation and scale It was founded in 2004, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://sphereinc.com.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Sphere has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2021, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
  • More open positions

    [Remote] DevOps Engineer : Republic Services

    Work from home Full-time role

    [Remote] Business Development & Growth Partner- Remote

    Work from home Full-time role

    [Remote] SAP MRO Consultant

    Work from home Full-time role

    [Remote] GCP Data Engineering

    Work from home Full-time role

    [Remote] Technical Account Manager (Client Data Testing Focus)

    Work from home Full-time role

    [Remote] Principal Product Manager, Core Platform

    Work from home Full-time role

    Crisis Line Associate (Remote – Massachusetts Only) – (Thursday–Sunday 5:00 AM – 9:00 AM)

    Work from home Full-time role

    Remote Data Entry Specialist – Precise Database Management – $22.70/hr – Full‑Time Remote Position at careerzynith

    Work from home Full-time role

    [Remote] User Experience Designer

    Work from home Full-time role

    Service Representative, Process and Settlements

    Work from home Full-time role

    Remote Customer Service Advocate – First‑Shift, Full‑Time Call Center Sales & Support – careerzynith (60‑Mile Radius of Columbus, OH)

    Work from home Full-time role

    Senior Accounts Payable Coordinator

    Work from home Full-time role

    Opinion Writer (Remote / Entry Level)

    Work from home Full-time role

    [Remote] Marketing Roles

    Work from home Full-time role

    Client Bookkeeper

    Work from home Full-time role

    Customer Support Specialist – Remote Pest Management Services Representative – Full‑Benefits, Career Growth & Training Program

    Work from home Full-time role

    Sourcing Manager, Energy Infrastructure

    Work from home Full-time role

    AI Security Engineer

    Work from home Full-time role

    Account Executive-Hamburg Area

    Work from home Full-time role

    Security Engineer - Remote

    Work from home Full-time role

    Client Executive (AVMA)

    Work from home Full-time role