Senior Frontend Developer

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The Role

Senior Front-End Engineer

full-stack engineer

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