Front-End Developer

This is a remote position. Work Hours:9:00 AM – 5:00 PM AEST (flexible ±1 hour overlap) Employment Type:Permanent (Remote) Experience Required:3+ Years Role Overview We are seeking a highly detail-oriented and performance-driven WordPress Developer (React,js/Next.js) to join a fast-paced Australian digital agency working with enterprise and government-level clients. The company is progressively shifting toward a React-first architecture. Strong React competency is mandatory. While WordPress remains part of the current ecosystem, the long-term direction is modern front-end frameworks and custom CMS solutions. This role requires a self-sufficient engineer who can produce production-ready code without heavy internal QA buffers. Code is expected to be clean, scalable, well-structured, and deployment-ready upon first submission. You will work under a structured engineering hierarchy led by a Lead Engineer who enforces strict standards. The ideal candidate is adaptable, quality-driven, and comfortable integrating into an existing system rather than redefining it. Key Responsibilities - Develop and maintain modern front-end applications using React (primary focus), Next.js, or Vite.js - Translate Figma designs into pixel-perfect, responsive interfaces - Deliver highly polished UI with exceptional attention to spacing, typography, hierarchy, and motion - Implement advanced animations using GSAP or similar libraries while maintaining Lighthouse performance scores above 90 - Optimize bundle size, rendering performance, and Core Web Vitals - Maintain clean, modular, scalable, and well-documented code - Follow strict naming conventions, architecture guidelines, and deployment standards - Conduct thorough self-QA before submission (cross-browser, responsive, accessibility, performance) - Collaborate closely with designers and backend developers - Support WordPress front-end customisation and ACF integration when required - Use AI tools (Copilot, Claude, etc.) responsibly to accelerate development while maintaining architectural integrity Technical Requirements Must Have - 3+ years of professional front-end development experience. - Strong React.js competency (mandatory). - Solid production experience with Next.js or Vite.js. - Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, and modern JavaScript (ES6+). - Hands-on experience with GSAP or modern animation frameworks. - Advanced understanding of performance optimization and Core Web Vitals. - Experience integrating REST APIs. - Clean code architecture and documentation discipline. - Experience working with Git-based workflows (clean commits, structured PRs). - Ability to deliver production-level builds without reliance on QA. - Comfort using AI-assisted development tools responsibly. Nice to Have - Exposure to large-scale, enterprise, or government-level projects - Experience working under strict engineering review structures - WordPress custom theme and ACF integration experience - Headless CMS experience - Basic backend exposure (Node.js or PHP) - Experience optimizing large bundle builds - Familiarity with Agile/Scrum environments Cultural Fit - Comfortable in a fast-paced agency environment - Highly detail-oriented and quality-obsessed - Adaptable and trainable (not rigid or process-imposing) - Comfortable working under a strong Lead Engineer structure - Strong ownership mentality with client-first mindset - Passionate about modern tooling and AI-assisted workflows Originally posted on Himalayas