- Job Title: Senior Front-End Developer
- Company: Charles River
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Work Mode: Remote (Home Office – India)
- Department: Corporate Functions – Information Technology
- Experience: 4+ Years
- Location: Mumbai, India
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly capable Senior Front-End Developer to help design and deliver modern, intuitive, and high quality web applications that support our digital laboratory ecosystem. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in contemporary JavaScript frameworks, exceptional UI/UX sensibility, and a demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing creatively to product innovation.
This role partners closely with cross functional teams to transform user needs into elegant, performant, and scalable interfaces that advance our mission of improving global health.
This position will work remote from home office located in India.
Key Responsibilities
• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality front-end applications using modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, UX designers, and back-end teams to translate concepts into responsive, accessible, and user centered interfaces.
• Contribute to user journeys, prototypes, and interaction models that improve overall product usability.
• Provide thoughtful input on technical approaches, architectural considerations, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Work independently to drive tasks from concept to completion, balancing creativity with technical rigor.
• Ensure code quality through best practices in maintainability, performance, and accessibility.
• Integrate with RESTful APIs and collaborate effectively with teams responsible for back-end systems.
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.\n4+ years of experience in the following:
Front-End / Framework Expertise
• Svelte / SvelteKit experience is strongly recommended and will be considered a significant advantage.
• Candidates with very strong Vue.js or React experience will also be considered.
• Deep knowledge of component-based architecture, modern state management patterns, responsive layouts, and high-performance front-end engineering.
UI/UX Skills
• Demonstrated strength in UI/UX development, including usability, interaction design, and visual design fundamentals.
• Proven ability to translate concepts, wireframes, and mockups into polished end-user experiences.
• Strong creativity and an eye for detail—capable of elevating both visual quality and functional clarity.
Technical Understanding
Hands-on back-end development experience is not required, but candidates should have a solid understanding of:
• RESTful API concepts and integration patterns
• JSON data handling, request/response lifecycles, and error semantics
• Authentication and authorization fundamentals (e.g., tokens, headers)
• General awareness of how modern back-end services function
Core Competencies
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables with minimal oversight
• Innovative, creative thinker who brings forward new ideas and approaches
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to explore alternative solutions
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills within distributed teams
• High level of accountability, attention to detail, and commitment to quality
About Corporate Functions
The Corporate Functions provide operational support across Charles River in areas such as Human Resources, Finance, IT, Legal, Sales, Quality Assurance, Marketing, and Corporate Development. They partner with their colleagues across the company to develop and drive strategies and to set global standards. The functions are essential to providing a bridge between strategic vision and operational readiness, to ensure ongoing functional innovation and capability improvement.
