Web Development Team Manager (React)

Nexthink is the leader in digital employee experience management software. The company provides IT leaders with unprecedented insight allowing them to see, diagnose and fix issues at scale impacting employees anywhere, with any application or network, before employees notice the issue. As the first solution to allow IT to progress from reactive problem solving to proactive optimization, Nexthink enables its more than 1,300 customers to provide better digital experiences to more than 18 million employees. Dual headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland and Boston, Massachusetts, Nexthink has 9 offices worldwide.

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As Manager of Web Development at Nexthink, you will play a critical role in shaping and maintaining nexthink.com, which is powered by modern technologies including Hygraph, GraphQL, Tailwind CSS, and Next.js. Your expertise will directly impact the website's core web vitals, page speed, and SEO performance, ensuring that it remains an industry-leading digital experience.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Collaboration
  • Lead, mentor, and manage the Web Development team, fostering a collaborative and growth-focused environment.
  • Collaborate with Design and Digital Marketing to align web development initiatives with brand guidelines and marketing goals.

• Codebase Management & Architecture
  • Oversee and maintain the integrity of the website codebase and architecture, ensuring adherence to best practices and scalability.
  • Optimize site performance, accessibility, and technical SEO, prioritizing core web vitals to achieve top-tier performance scores.
  • Conduct regular audits of the website to identify performance bottlenecks, security vulnerabilities, and areas for optimization.
  • Proactively monitor analytics and user behavior to identify opportunities for improving UX/UI, site speed, and engagement.

• Technological Advancement
  • Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies to keep the website at the forefront of web development innovation.
  • Ensure the Nexthink website is moving forward from a technological perspective, adopting new technologies where appropriate, and retiring older technologies as needed.
  • Ensure seamless integration of Hygraph CMS with marketing workflows for content management and delivery.

• Development & Implementation
  • Build and enhance the website using Next.js and GraphQL.
  • Develop components styled with Tailwind CSS, ensuring responsiveness, accessibility, and brand alignment.
  • Implement SEO strategies, structured data, and schema markup to enhance search visibility.
  • Lead and participate in a diverse range of projects, from creating interactive applications to routine website updates.
  • Translate design mockups and wireframes into functional web pages.

• 5+ years’ experience in frontend development.
• 3+ years managing people (global experience is a plus).
• Expertise in Hygraph CMS, GraphQL, Tailwind CSS, and Next.js or similar technologies.
• Experience integrating headless CMS solutions with frontend frameworks.
• Familiarity with Git and CI/CD pipelines for seamless development workflows.
• Proven experience implementing technical SEO best practices, including schema markup, structured data, and metadata optimization.
• Strong understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG) and modern UX/UI principles.
• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and A/B testing platforms.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to have critical conversations in a professional manner and provide constructive feedback.

We are the pioneers and trailblazers of a global IT Market Category (DEX) that is shaping the future of how the world works, giving our customers’ IT Teams total digital visibility across their enterprise. Our innovative solutions integrate real-time analytics, automation, and employee feedback across all endpoints. This enables our IT teams to solve complex technical challenges, create ever more productive workplaces, and deliver happy, satisfied employees in the digital workplace.

With over 1000 employees across 5 continents, Nexthink operates as One Team, connecting, collaborating and innovating to continuously grow. We call our employees ‘Nexthinkers’ and our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity is second to none. We currently have over 75 nationalities working with us, from all cultures and backgrounds, speaking many different languages.

If you are looking for a change and like a nice atmosphere, lots of challenges, and having fun while working, this is a great opportunity for you! Check what we offer:

• 💼 Permanent Contract and a competitive compensation package (Stock Options also included).
• 📍 Amazing centrally located offices near the Bernabeu Stadium.
• 🩺 Private Health Insurance (Sanitas) and daily meal vouchers of 11 EUR will be entirely covered by us.
• 🏡 Hybrid work model balancing office and remote work, with a structured approach for new hires to foster connections and onboarding.
•  🏖️ Flexible Hours and unlimited vacation (employees have unlimited paid time off on top of the 23 days of holidays we offer) plus 3 company-paid volunteer days.
• 🤸 Up to 25 EUR per month for a gym subscription.
• 🛴 Flexible compensation plan for childcare & public transportation.
• 🧑‍🏫 Reimbursement of up to 50% of the cost of English & Spanish classes.
• 🍉 Fresh fruit, cookies, and occasionally some soft drinks as well. 
• 🍕 Regular company and team events like Pizza talks, Team Building activities, Christmas parties, hosting Meetups at the office and more!
• 📣  Bonuses for referring successful hires after three months of continuous employment.
• 🚚 We offer a relocation package to people who are coming from another country.

Please note that not all the benefits listed above are available for temporary, contract, and internship roles. To ensure you have the most up-to-date information, we recommend checking with your Recruitment Partner.