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We're looking to build our technical capabilities with a NextJS Developer who can contribute to delivering modern, scalable web applications. This is an opportunity to register your interest in future NextJS Developer opportunities, roles where you could help shape responsive, high-performance interfaces for our clients' most demanding digital challenges.

Please note the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy.

About the opportunity

Roles of this type sit within agile development teams delivering bespoke solutions across diverse sectors. You could be working on client projects that demand expertise in modern JavaScript frameworks, API integration, and distributed system thinking. The work could involve collaborating with backend engineers, product teams and stakeholders to build applications that scale, with scope to take ownership of defined frontend workstreams and contribute to technical decisions across the stack.

Typical role overview

• Location: Bristol, City of Bristol, England — hybrid
• Type: Contract · Full-time
• Rate: £500–700 per day
• Experience: 5–10 years in software development
• Domain: Full-stack web development · Cloud-based applications

What you would do

Typical responsibilities could include:

• Developing and maintaining responsive user interfaces using NextJS and React
• Building and integrating with RESTful APIs and microservices
• Contributing to architectural decisions and code quality standards within the team
• Collaborating with backend engineers to design and implement distributed system components
• Writing unit and integration tests, and supporting CI/CD pipeline improvements
• Participating in code reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions with peers
• Troubleshooting performance issues and optimizing application delivery

What you could bring

Most roles of this type require the following:

Must-have

• 5–10 years' experience in software development, with demonstrable expertise in React and JavaScript
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+) and modern frontend tooling
• Experience building and consuming APIs, and understanding of microservices architecture
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git)
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience
• Authorization to work in the United Kingdom

Nice-to-have

• Experience with NextJS framework specifically
• Agile development methodology experience
• Exposure to distributed systems and asynchronous patterns
• Meta Front-End Developer Certificate or equivalent JavaScript certification
• Proficiency in complementary languages (Python, Java, Bash)
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform)

What roles of this type could offer

Most roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role:

• Opportunity to work on technically challenging, client-facing projects across multiple sectors
• Exposure to modern cloud architectures and containerized deployment practices
• Collaboration with experienced engineers in an agile environment
• Potential for progression toward lead or specialist technical roles, where supported by project context
• Flexible working arrangements with hybrid flexibility in Bristol
• Competitive daily rate of £500–700, dependent on experience and expertise
• Access to professional development, pension contribution, and 20+ days paid time off (pro-rata for contract roles)
• Flexible compensation options and ongoing support from our technical recruitment team

About SThree

SThree is the global STEM workforce consultancy.
We advise businesses, build expert teams and deliver project solutions to outpace tomorrow, together.

Across the UK, we connect talented specialists with cutting-edge opportunities across technology, engineering, life sciences and financial services supported by our offices in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow and Leeds

How to register interest

If you are interested in being added to our database to be considered for future opportunities, registering is quick and easy. No cover letter required. We will be in touch when we are instructed on these roles to discuss the next step in your career.

Disclaimer:
Please note that the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy or any guarantee of future vacancies, and by responding to this advert you agree to us adding your details to our database for future opportunities.