Job Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Lead Frontend Engineer to pioneer our web application development using Svelte and SvelteKit. You will lead a high-performing engineering team in Chennai, architect scalable user interfaces, and establish modern frontend engineering standards.

Key Responsibilities

- Architecture & Design: Design and build high-performance, robust, and reusable Svelte component libraries and frameworks.
- Team Leadership: Mentor a team of frontend engineers, conduct code reviews, and drive technical excellence.
- Migration & Integration: Oversee the migration of legacy apps (React/Vue) to Svelte or integrate Svelte into existing systems.
- Performance Tuning: Optimize application performance, load times, and state management for maximum speed and scalability.
- Collaboration: Partner with Product Managers, UX/UI designers,



and Backend teams to translate mockups into flawless code.

Required Technical Skills Core UI Foundations: 8+ years of deep expertise in HTML5, CSS3, Contemporary JavaScript (ES6+), and TypeScript.

Svelte Expertise: 3+ years of production experience with Svelte.js, SvelteKit, and store-based state management.

Build Tools: Strong experience with Vite, Webpack, Rollup, and NPM package optimization.

Testing: Proficiency in unit and integration testing tools like Vitest, Jest, or Playwright.

CI/CD & Version Control: Advanced knowledge of Git, GitHub/GitLab actions, and automated deployment pipelines.

Pay: ₹551,144.48 - ₹1,952,416.02 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Svelte js Lead (Contract Role) (Chennai)
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📍 Chennai