Job Description
Join the Future of Web Development in 2026.
Orbital Systems is at the forefront of building the next generation of high-performance web applications. We are looking for a visionary Senior Next.js 6 Engineer to lead our frontend architecture. As we prepare to deploy our flagship product in 2026, you will be instrumental in mastering the cutting-edge features of the upcoming Next.js 6 ecosystem, including advanced Server Actions, Edge Runtime optimizations, and React Server Components.
If you thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment and want to define the standards for web development in the coming years, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Architect & Build: Lead the design and implementation of complex, scalable frontend architectures using Next.js 6 and React 19.
- Performance Optimization: Drive the optimization of Core Web Vitals, implementing aggressive caching strategies and code-splitting techniques for lightning-fast load times.
- Server-Side Logic: Deeply integrate and utilize Server Actions and RSCs to create seamless, server-side experiences that reduce client-side payload size.
- Edge Deployment: Configure and manage deployments on Vercel Edge Network and Docker containers to ensure global low-latency access.
- Collaboration: Work closely with UX/UI designers and backend engineers to translate high-fidelity designs into pixel-perfect, accessible code.
- Mentorship: Guide junior developers and conduct code reviews to maintain high standards of code quality and best practices.
Qualifications
- Experience: 5+ years of professional experience with React, JavaScript (ES6+), and TypeScript.
- Next.js Expertise: Deep knowledge of the Next.js framework ecosystem, specifically focusing on the upcoming Next.js 6 features and React Server Components.
- Styling: Proficiency in modern CSS frameworks such as Tailwind CSS, styled-components, or CSS Modules.
- Backend Awareness: Experience integrating with RESTful APIs and GraphQL endpoints; familiarity with Node.js is a plus.
- Testing: Strong understanding of testing methodologies, including Jest, React Testing Library, and Cypress.
- Problem Solving: Ability to debug complex issues in a distributed environment and optimize database queries.