Senior Next.js Tech Lead / Solution Architect

Job Description This is a remote position. ITTConnect is seeking a Senior Next.js Tech Lead / Solution Architect to work for in a client's project. This person is preferred to be based in Atlanta, GA but a remote option is available. We are seeking a highly senior, hands-on Next.js Architect / Tech Lead to step into a critical enterprise web implementation already in flight. This is not a UI development role — the React and AEM development teams are already in place. We need a true technical lead who can act as the architectural “glue” between frontend, CMS, APIs, infrastructure, and deployment. Key Responsibilities : Architect and own a modern Next.js App Router implementation for a large-scale enterprise website Design rendering strategies using SSR, SSG, ISR, and advanced caching/revalidation techniques Integrate Next.js with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Headless / GraphQL APIs Establish scalable deployment pipelines, hosting architecture, and CI/CD processes Enable frontend teams by abstracting backend/server-side complexity into reusable patterns Drive production readiness, scalability, security, and Lighthouse/web performance optimization Important : This role is intended for senior, production-level architects . We are not looking for standard React developers or candidates whose Next.js experience is primarily limited to component development. Requirements 3+ years of deep hands-on experience with Next.js App Router architecture ( not just standard React or older Pages Router systems) Strong expertise with SSR, SSG, ISR, caching strategies, revalidation, and CORS Experience leading enterprise-grade website launches in production environments Strong understanding of API integration patterns and GraphQL Ability to operate independently with minimal ramp-up time Strongly Preferred : Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) as a Cloud Service AEM Headless / Content Fragments / GraphQL delivery model Experience with Vercel, AWS, or enterprise deployment infrastructure