Front-End Developer (Next.js / React)- Remote

Front-End Developer (Next.js / React) Remote- MST Hours 12-month contract Pay Rate: $60.00 - $65.00per hr. We are looking for a skilled Senior Front-End Developer to join the Gospel Library Online team. This role will focus on augmenting our front-end development capacity and playing a key role in a major modernization effort — refactoring our legacy HTML, CSS, and JavaScript codebase into a modern Next.js and React infrastructure. The ideal candidate is a strong Next.js and React developer with experience in AWS serverless technologies and Content Delivery Networks. Key Responsibilities: Lead and contribute to the refactoring of legacy front-end applications into a modern Next.js + React architecture Develop and deliver high-quality, maintainable front-end features and components Participate in two-week Scrum sprints, providing accurate story point estimates and meeting upfront deliverable commitments Help maintain and prioritize a healthy product backlog of features and bugs Create technical prototypes and proof-of-concept demonstrations for architectural decisions Collaborate with the Solution Manager(s) to deliver iterative improvements in functionality, reliability, and performance Provide support for development tooling, infrastructure, and team processes Contribute to release roadmaps and deliver regular reports on project progress, costs, and completion status Required Skills & Experience: 5+ years of experience Strong proficiency in Next.js and React Solid experience with modern front-end development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript) Experience with AWS serverless implementations (Lambda, S3, CloudFront, etc.) Familiarity with Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) Experience working in a Scrum environment with two-week sprints Strong ability to provide accurate estimates and deliver on sprint commitments Excellent communication and collaboration skills Bonus Skills: Previous experience modernizing legacy front-end codebases Experience with large-scale content platforms or digital libraries Knowledge of performance optimization and accessibility best practices