Experienced Next.js Developer | React Query, Zustand & API Integration

We are looking for an experienced Next.js Developer with more than 4 years of professional development experience to help build and maintain a modern web application. The ideal developer should have strong experience with Next.js, React, TypeScript, API integrations, server-state management, and frontend architecture. You should be comfortable working with an existing codebase, developing new features, fixing bugs, and writing clean, reusable, and maintainable code. ### Key Responsibilities * Develop and maintain features using Next.js, React, and TypeScript * Integrate REST APIs and third-party services * Manage server state using TanStack React Query * Manage client-side state using Zustand * Build reusable and responsive UI components * Handle loading states, caching, mutations, and error handling * Debug and fix frontend and API-related issues * Improve application performance and code quality * Work with authentication and protected routes * Collaborate through GitHub and submit clean pull requests ### Required Skills * More than 4 years of frontend or full-stack development experience * Strong experience with Next.js and React * Excellent knowledge of JavaScript and TypeScript * Experience with TanStack React Query * Experience with Zustand or similar state-management libraries * Strong understanding of REST API integration * Experience with Next.js App Router * Experience with Tailwind CSS * Good understanding of responsive design * Familiarity with Git and GitHub workflows * Ability to understand and work within an existing codebase ### Preferred Skills * Experience with Shadcn UI * Experience with React Hook Form and Zod * Experience with authentication and role-based access control * Experience with Node.js, Express, or NestJS * Experience with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Supabase, or Firebase * Knowledge of performance optimization and Core Web Vitals * Experience deploying applications on Vercel or similar platforms ### What We Expect * Clean and maintainable code * Clear communication * Regular progress updates * Ability to meet agreed deadlines * Attention to detail * Independent problem-solving skills ### When Applying Please include: 1. Your total years of experience 2. Links to relevant Next.js projects 3. Your experience with React Query and Zustand 4. Your availability per week 5. Your hourly rate 6. A brief explanation of how you structure API calls in a Next.js application Please begin your proposal with the word **“NEXTJS”** so we know you have read the complete job description. This may become a long-term opportunity for the right developer.