Strapi Expert & Senior React Engineer (Architecture Optimization • Strapi Modularization • Next.js)

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Summary

𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗧: 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗪𝗛𝗢 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗦 𝗨𝗦 𝗗𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗟𝗬 𝗩𝗜𝗔 𝗘𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗟 𝗔𝗗𝗗𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦, 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗡𝗘, 𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗥, 𝗘𝗧𝗖., 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛 𝗨𝗣𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞, 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗕𝗘 𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗢𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗬 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗗. [NO AGENCIES] ABOUT US We are a leading software development agency delivering high-quality UX/UI design, e-commerce solutions, and web and mobile applications across various industries, including e-commerce, education, and Fintech. Our mission is to help businesses scale with innovative design and technology. ROLE OVERVIEW We are seeking a senior developer with deep expertise in Strapi and React/Vue.js/Next.js to take technical ownership of the platform's development and architectural direction. The core stack includes a Next.js front-end and a Strapi headless CMS. The platform serves approximately 600 registered accounts and is scaling to provide critical technical assistance across multiple regions. Our goal is to provide a stable, modern, and highly-instrumented platform that operates with high autonomy. You will lead a clean transition off legacy infrastructure, execute backlog items, and drive a phased modularization plan to address security, performance, and technical debt. RESPONSIBILITIES Lead a phased modularization of the Strapi architecture, extracting authentication and custom business logic into dedicated services. Execute the prioritized backlog, including new topic pages, a collaboration board, and search/filter standardization. Implement responsive front-end designs for mobile, tablet, and laptop based on design specifications. Remediate critical security vulnerabilities, including XSS exposure, JWT storage issues, and end-of-life library dependencies. Optimize technical SEO via server-side rendering (SSR) and crawlability improvements. Remediate WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility findings across high-traffic page templates. REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Extensive experience with Strapi CMS, including custom controllers, policies, and lifecycle hooks. Senior-level proficiency in React and Next.js development. Solid backend experience with Node.js for service-layer extraction. Strong understanding of security best practices (XSS, JWT session management, OWASP recommendations). Experience with infrastructure migration is a plus Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English. NICE TO HAVE Experience with Vue 2 to Vue 3 migrations. Familiarity with PostHog or Mixpanel for functional product analytics. Experience with Azure Container Apps and Microsoft Azure Sponsorship subscriptions. Strong working knowledge of WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards and SEO implementation. WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING WITH US Work at the intersection of AI, product design, and engineering. Be part of a remote-first team passionate about innovation. Opportunities for skill growth, mentorship, and meaningful impact. Enjoy a culture that values learning, ownership, and excellence. HOW TO APPLY Please include in your proposal: Links to past projects or portfolios demonstrating Strapi and React/Next.js work. A brief summary of your experience with Strapi architectural optimization. Your approach to transitioning legacy infrastructure without user disruption. KEYWORD: Purple cow.

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Next.js
Vue.js
Web Development
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About the client
Member since Aug 18, 2015
  • United States
    Buffalo12:21 PM
  • $257K total spent
    81 hires, 8 active
  • 8,763 hours

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