Local Peoples

Role: Senior Front-End Software Engineer Position Details: 31/07/25 – V1 Location: India Hours: 40 hours/week Rate: Competitive hourly (AUD) Reports to: The Role We’re looking for a Senior Front-End Engineer who can craft exceptional user experiences and deliver clean, scalable solutions. In the short term, you’ll focus on building and optimizing front-end features in Svelte , while integrating with a PHP backend and managing content through Luna Headless CMS . This role is ideal for someone who thrives in an Agile environment, collaborates well with cross-functional teams, and is eager to grow into a full-stack engineer as our platform expands. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, development, and maintenance of responsive user interfaces using Svelte Integrate front-end features with a PHP backend and Luna Headless CMS Collaborate in an Agile team with designers, backend engineers, and product owners Translate business requirements and wireframes into robust technical solutions Ensure accessibility, responsiveness, and performance optimization across devices Participate actively in sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog grooming Conduct code reviews, mentor junior developers, and uphold coding best practices Contribute to architectural discussions with a pathway to expand into full-stack work Required Qualifications 7+ years of front-end development experience, including 2+ years in Svelte or a modern front-end framework (React, Vue, etc.) with a willingness to specialize in Svelte Strong skills in JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3 Experience integrating with PHP backend services Hands-on experience with headless CMS platforms (Luna CMS is a strong plus) Familiarity with RESTful APIs and client–server communication best practices Prior experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment, including sprint planning and delivery Strong problem-solving and debugging skills Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset Based in India (remote/hybrid options available depending on location) Nice-to-Have Experience with CI/CD pipelines and front-end build tools (Vite, Rollup, Webpack) Knowledge of SEO best practices in front-end development Familiarity with cloud hosting (AWS, GCP, or Azure) Leadership or mentoring experience Work Environment Remote/Hybrid work Flexible working hours with required overlap at 9am–1pm CEST for team coordination Fast-paced, collaborative environment with a geographically distributed team Regular interaction with cross-functional teams Why Join Local Peoples? Representative and inclusive — dedicated to building an inclusive and accessible workplace for people from diverse backgrounds Impact-driven — work towards achieving real impact for people and the environment Fantastic culture — welcoming, supportive, and collaborative team environment Professional support for design excellence — benefit from being part of one of Australia’s fastest-growing design and delivery communities Flexible working arrangements — including the ability to work remotely Market-rate salaries — attractive remuneration packages in line with market rates Flexible employment types — preference for permanent, but open to contracting