Part-Time Web Developer for Ongoing Maintenance & Feature Iteration (Next.js / TypeScript)

Job Description We are a China-based travel company specializing in private, tailor-made China tours for international travelers. Our website features 85+ tour packages, 17 destination guides, a travel blog, a custom trip planning intake flow, and booking inquiry forms — all built for an English-speaking inbound audience. We are looking for a part-time freelance developer to take ownership of ongoing website maintenance and feature iteration. This is a long-term, ongoing engagement — not a one-time project. What You'll Do 1. Website Maintenance (~40%) Bug fixing & monitoring: Resolve bugs if there is any like broken links, and 404 errors; manage 301 redirects for URL structure changes. SEO maintenance: Keep meta tags, robots.txt, sitemap.xml (currently 141 URLs), and Schema.org structured data up to date across all page types (tour detail, destination, blog, homepage, contact). Performance optimization: improve lazy loading, monitor and improve Core Web Vitals (LCP, CLS, INP). Dependency management: Keep Next.js, TypeScript, and npm packages up to date; resolve vulnerabilities. Deployment & uptime: Monitor Vercel deployments, resolve build failures, ensure CI/CD pipeline stability. 2. Feature Iteration (~60%) Tour & destination pages: Enhance existing tour detail pages, destination pages, and tour listing/filtering UX. Analytics integration: Set up and configure analytics/tracking tools (currently none deployed) — Google Analytics, Search Console integration, event tracking. New features: Build new pages, components, and functionality based on business requirements and design mockups. Content management: Support CMS updates and content workflows for the marketing team. Tech Stack Our site is built with Next.js (App Router) + TypeScript, styled with Tailwind CSS, backed by Supabase / PostgreSQL, and deployed on Vercel. Images are served via a CDN. Framework Next.js (App Router) Language TypeScript Styling Tailwind CSS Database PostgreSQL / Supabase Deployment Vercel Version Control Git / GitHub Image CDN Custom CDN (doubaocdn) Requirements 2+ years of hands-on experience with Next.js and TypeScript in production. Solid understanding of SEO best practices: Schema.org structured data, meta tags, sitemaps, canonical URLs, 301 redirects. Experience with Vercel deployment and CI/CD pipelines. Proficiency in Tailwind CSS and responsive, mobile-first design. Knowledge of web performance optimization (Core Web Vitals, image optimization, code splitting). Ability to work independently — take a requirement, implement it, test it, and deploy it with minimal supervision. Clear written English communication for async updates and documentation. Available for part-time ongoing work Nice to Have Experience with travel/tourism industry websites. Familiarity with Google Search Console and Bing Webmaster Tools. Hands-on experience with Supabase (auth, database, real-time, storage). Knowledge of Schema.org travel-specific types (TouristTrip, TravelAgency, TouristAttraction, LodgingBusiness). Basic DevOps skills: DNS management, CDN configuration, environment variables. Experience setting up analytics (GA4, GTM) and CRM integration (HubSpot, etc.). What We Offer Long-term engagement with stable, consistent work. Flexible hours — async work, no fixed schedule. Clear requirements and direct communication with the founder. How to Apply, Please include in your proposal: A brief intro about you and your relevant experience. 1–2 examples of Next.js websites you've maintained or built (with your specific role). Your experience with SEO/Schema structured data (if any). Your weekly availability (hours) Your hourly rate or monthly retainer preference.