Svelte Front-End Developer (Svelte 5, TypeScript, Auth-Focused)

We are seeking a Svelte Front-End Developer with strong TypeScript expertise and design sensibility to join our development team. This is a front-end–primary, hands-on coding role focused on building secure, high-performance user interfaces using Svelte 5, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS. 

You will be responsible for implementing front-end solutions with a strong emphasis on authorization and authentication, working closely with backend services and APIs. While this is not a backend role, familiarity with Python APIs, C#, and SvelteKit’s backend-for-frontend (BFF) capabilities is highly valued. 

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building clean UI architecture, writing strongly typed code, and taking ownership of security-sensitive user experiences. 

Important Note

This is a front-end–focused position. Core backend systems are maintained by a separate team. However, you will work closely with backend developers and may implement BFF logic using SvelteKit and TypeScript when appropriate. 

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain Svelte 5 front-end applications using TypeScript 

Implement UI components and layouts using Tailwind CSS 

Utilize Svelte Runes for state and reactivity management 

Build secure, scalable front-end solutions with a strong focus on authentication and authorization 

Integrate front-end applications with RESTful APIs 

Collaborate with backend developers on API contracts and data flows 

Implement SvelteKit BFF patterns where front-end–owned backend logic is required 

Ensure secure handling of user sessions, tokens, permissions, and role-based access 

Optimize front-end performance, accessibility, and responsiveness 

Debug and resolve front-end issues across browsers and devices 

Maintain clean, readable, and well-documented TypeScript code 

Participate in code reviews and technical problem-solving 

(Bonus) Build or maintain supporting Python APIs or work with C# services as needed 

Required Qualifications

3+ years of professional front-end development experience 

Strong experience with Svelte (Svelte 5 preferred) 

Strong preference for TypeScript over JavaScript 

Experience using Tailwind CSS in production applications 

Solid understanding of Svelte Runes 

Deep understanding of authentication and authorization concepts 

Token-based auth (JWT, OAuth, etc.) 

Role-based and permission-based access control 

Secure session handling 

Experience integrating secure APIs into front-end applications 

Strong understanding of front-end security best practices 

Familiarity with Git and collaborative development workflows 

Experience working within existing codebases 

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship 

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with SvelteKit, including backend-for-frontend patterns 

Experience building or consuming Python APIs (FastAPI, Flask, etc.) 

Experience working with C# APIs or services 

Familiarity with cloud-hosted environments 

Design experience using tools such as Figma 

Strong UI/UX instincts and attention to detail 

Experience with front-end testing frameworks 

Knowledge of performance optimization and accessibility standards 

Experience documenting APIs or integration requirements 

Local to Greater Minneapolis Area 

AI-Assisted Development (Strong Plus)

Comfortable using AI tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar) to: 

Accelerate development 

Improve code quality 

Debug complex issues 

Ability to critically evaluate AI-generated code rather than blindly accepting it 

Interest in using AI as a productivity and quality multiplier, not a replacement for strong fundamentals 

What We Offer

A front-end–centric role with meaningful ownership of user-facing experiences 

High-impact work on security-sensitive, real-world applications 

A collaborative engineering culture with minimal bureaucracy 

Competitive compensation based on experience and skill 

Flexible remote work options 

Opportunities to work with modern tooling and frameworks 

A team that values clean code, security, and thoughtful implementation 

Final Note

This is an individual contributor role focused on front-end development with Svelte 5 and TypeScript. We are not seeking architects or backend-only engineers. However, candidates who enjoy full feature ownership including secure API integration and occasional BFF logic will thrive here.