Social News Desk

Social News Desk

Senior Full Stack JavaScript Developer (SSR / Front-End Leaning)

USA (Remote) · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 216 days ago
JavaScriptTypeScriptReactNext.jsReact NativeNode.jsFull-Stack DevelopmentCode ReviewGitMongoDBRedisAWSCI/CDRESTWebSocketsDesign SystemsAccessibilitySocial Media MarketingLeadershipCollaboration

About the role

  • You'll work closely with Product and Engineering to ship features end-to-end, integrate with our Node.js/AWS backend, and ensure what we put in front of customers is reliable, performant, and maintainable.
  • This is a senior IC role: no formal people management, but you should be comfortable breaking down work, reviewing PRs, and "steering" 1-2 other developers to get features across the finish line.
  • Key ResponsibilitiesProduct & System Ownership

Responsibilities

  • Build SSR/SSG pages and components using Next.js (or similar).
  • Implement responsive, mobile-friendly interfaces in React.
  • Apply and extend design systems and shared component libraries.
  • Partner with Product to clarify requirements and edge cases.
  • Experience working with or building design systems.

Requirements

  • Proven experience with SSR frameworks (Next.js or similar).
  • Ability to take ownership of a production feature/service.
  • Ability to provide direction to 1-2 other developers to complete work.

Nice to have

  • Ensure reliability, performance, and accessibility of front-end experiences.
  • Break down feature work and provide direction to 1-2 other developers as needed.
  • Enforce accessibility best practices (ARIA, keyboard navigation, contrast).
  • Integrate with backend APIs built in Node.js and serverless/ECS/AWS.
  • Work with integrations to social platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X/Twitter, Threads, YouTube, TikTok, RSS) where applicable.
  • Contribute to code quality, CI/CD, and observability.
  • Participate in code reviews across multiple repositories.
  • Align with other engineers on architecture, patterns, and standards.

Skills

  • Retirement benefits plans
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision)
  • Paid vacation and parental leave
  • Fully remote within approved states
  • Opportunities to grow into broader technical ownership
  • Frontend: React, Next.js (or similar SSR), React Native (Expo exposure)
  • Backend: Node.js, Serverless Framework, AWS Lambda, API Gateway
  • Infrastructure: AWS (S3, CloudFront, IAM, CloudWatch), Redis Labs, MongoDB Atla
  • Integrations: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Threads, YouTube, TikTok, RSS
  • Tools: GitHub, Asana, Slack, AI-assisted coding tools
  • Node.js, Serverless Framework, AWS Lambda, API Gateway
  • Strong responsive and accessible UI skills.

Compensation

  • Fully remote within approved states
  • Opportunities to grow into broader technical ownership
  • Why You'll Like Working Here
  • Real impact: Your work ships to customers who use us every day.
  • Modern stack: Node.js, React, SSR, AWS.
  • Balanced senior IC role: Technical ownership without heavy people management.

Benefits

  • In this role, you will build and maintain core user interfaces in our platform - especially areas that benefit from SSR (Next.js or similar), React, and responsive, accessible front-end development.

Company info

  • Your work ships to customers who use us every day.
  • Product and Engineering work closely together to deliver quality.
  • Our platform powers publishing, analytics, and audience engagement for hundreds of trusted organizations.
  • We're looking for a Senior Full Stack JavaScript Developer with a strong front-end/SSR focus who can own production-facing experiences and help guide 1-2 other developers (contract or in-house) on delivery when needed.
  • Own and maintain production web experiences used by customers.

This listing is sourced directly from Social News Desk's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.