Front-End UI Developer (Next.js)

About The VA Group Join The VA Group as a Front-End UI Developer and play a crucial role in shaping the user experience of our cutting-edge web applications. You will help translate design visions into highly polished, high-performance, and accessible user interfaces using modern front-end technologies, with a strong focus on the Next.js framework. This is a purely UI-focused role that requires close collaboration with designers and back-end engineers to deliver exceptional front-end solutions. Deliverables & Impact: A Dynamic View These key deliverables represent the critical components of our user experience. The VA Group operates in an agile, high-impact environment, meaning your actual tasks will adapt and grow with our product roadmap. If you're ready to embrace the unexpected and directly influence where our platform goes next, you'll feel right at home. Key Responsibilities • UI/Component Development: Develop, test, and maintain robust, responsive, and user-friendly web interfaces and reusable UI components primarily using Next.js (React), HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+). • Design Translation: Collaborate closely with UI/UX Designers to accurately translate wireframes, mockups, and design system specifications (e.g., Figma) into high-quality, pixel-perfect, and functional code. • Performance Optimization: Optimize application performance for maximum speed and scalability, focusing on fast load times, smooth interactions, and excellent Core Web Vitals, leveraging Next.js features like Server-Side Rendering (SSR) and Static Site Generation (SSG). • API Integration (Client-Side Focus): Implement client-side logic to consume and integrate front-end components with back-end services and RESTful/GraphQL APIs delivered by the back-end team to display dynamic data. • Code Quality & Standards: Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code; participate in regular code reviews; and maintain adherence to industry best practices, coding standards, and The VA Group's established design system. • Cross-Browser & Accessibility: Ensure comprehensive cross-browser compatibility and implement Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards to deliver an inclusive experience for all users. • Troubleshooting: Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex UI performance issues, bugs, and front-end errors. Required Skills & Qualifications • 2+ years of professional experience as a Front-End or UI Developer. • Strong proficiency with React.js and the Next.js framework (including experience with the App Router, data fetching, and page optimization). • Expertise in core front-end technologies: HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+). • Experience with modern CSS practices and tooling, such as CSS-in-JS, CSS Modules, or utility-first frameworks like Tailwind CSS or Sass/Less. • Proficiency with modern state management solutions (e.g., React Context, Redux, Zustand). • Solid understanding of responsive design principles and mobile-first development. • Experience with Git and standard version control workflows. • Familiarity with consuming APIs (REST/GraphQL) to fetch and manage data in the UI. Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have) • Experience with TypeScript. • Familiarity with testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, React Testing Library) for unit and integration testing. • Knowledge of UI/UX principles and best practices, specifically translating design-system components into code. By providing a telephone number and submitting this form, you consent to be contacted by SMS text message. Message & data rates may apply. You can STOP messaging by sending STOP and get more help by sending HELP. Visit our Privacy Policy for more information. Eligibility Requirement: Non-U.S. Based Applicants Only Please note that the majority of our job positions are reserved for individuals living outside the United States. Applicants must reside outside of the United States and should not hold U.S. residency or citizenship unless specified otherwise by the role needed. We kindly ask that U.S. residents or citizens refrain from applying, as these opportunities are designed to support our international workforce. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job