Senior Frontend Developer

Role: Senior Front-End Software Engineer

Position Details: 31/07/25 – V1

Location: Australia

Hours: 40 hours/week

Rate: Competitive hourly (AUD)

Reports to:

The Role

We are helping our client, Vyblee, hire 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 Vyblee’s 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