Principal Frontend Engineer position has just become available in a fast-growing and innovative digital automotive company in Jakarta, Indonesia. Backed by one of the country’s largest business groups, this company is transforming the mobility ecosystem through cutting-edge platforms and technology-driven solutions.
Principal Frontend Engineer
Salary: Competitive and based on experience
Location: Indonesia
Keywords: frontend architecture, technical leadership, mentorship, cutting-edge technology, collaborative environment, performance optimisation, agile culture, knowledge sharing, global teamwork, continuous improvement
An exciting opportunity awaits with Indonesia’s leading digital automotive platform, where they are searching for an experienced Principal Frontend Engineer to ignite transformation in the way people buy, own, and enjoy vehicles. This role offers the chance to shape the future of a vast digital ecosystem with >100 services, working at the forefront of technology and innovation. You will be part of a collaborative, global team that spans across India and Indonesia, thriving in an agile workplace that values creativity, growth, and knowledge sharing. The organisation is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where your expertise will directly impact millions of users while you enjoy flexibility and opportunities for professional development.
- Be instrumental in enhancing and optimising a diverse digital ecosystem that supports millions of users every month, ensuring your work has significant real-world impact.
- Collaborate with talented teams across multiple countries, benefiting from a rich blend of perspectives and experiences in a truly global setting.
- Enjoy a flexible, growth-oriented workplace culture that encourages continuous learning, creativity, and the sharing of knowledge among peers.
What you'll do:
As a Principal Frontend Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the digital landscape for millions of users by architecting scalable solutions that power an extensive suite of services. Your day-to-day activities will involve collaborating with global colleagues to define best practices, mentoring fellow engineers to elevate their capabilities, and driving the adoption of cutting-edge technologies. You will be responsible for ensuring seamless integration between design vision and technical execution while continuously seeking ways to optimise performance. By maintaining robust documentation and facilitating workshops or knowledge-sharing sessions, you will help foster a culture of learning within the team. Your efforts will not only enhance user experience but also contribute significantly to the ongoing evolution of one of Indonesia’s most influential digital platforms.
- Design and architect robust frontend solutions tailored to meet complex product requirements, scalability demands, and high-performance standards.
- Define, document, and enforce coding standards as well as best practices to ensure consistency and maintainability across all frontend projects.
- Evaluate and select modern frontend technologies, frameworks, and libraries that align with project goals and organisational vision.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to frontend developers, nurturing their growth in both technical skills and industry knowledge.
- Conduct thorough code reviews to guarantee adherence to architectural guidelines while promoting quality and reliability in deliverables.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—including backend engineers, designers, and product managers—to drive effective technical decisions.
- Lead the development of sophisticated frontend features and components by writing high-quality, efficient code that enhances user experience.
- Optimise application performance through proactive troubleshooting, debugging, and implementation of advanced optimisation techniques.
- Set up and maintain essential frontend development tools, build pipelines, automated testing suites, deployment processes, and monitoring systems.
- Document architectural designs and technical decisions comprehensively while conducting regular knowledge-sharing sessions to uplift the entire team.
What you bring:
To excel as a Principal Frontend Engineer in this role, you will bring substantial hands-on experience designing sophisticated web applications using modern JavaScript frameworks. Your background should include deep involvement in building scalable systems that handle high traffic volumes while maintaining exceptional performance. You are adept at translating business needs into technical solutions through close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Your approach is grounded in empathy—both towards end-users who rely on intuitive interfaces and towards colleagues whom you mentor or support through clear communication. A passion for staying abreast of emerging trends ensures your contributions remain relevant amid rapid technological change. Your commitment to documentation helps preserve institutional knowledge while your enthusiasm for sharing insights uplifts those around you. Ultimately, your combination of technical mastery and interpersonal sensitivity makes you an invaluable asset within any collaborative engineering environment.
- A minimum of nine years’ experience working extensively with object-oriented JavaScript as well as leading front-end frameworks such as ReactJS or VueJS.
- Proven track record in developing applications using JavaScript (ES6+), ReactJS, VueJS, NodeJS, HTML5, CSS3/CSS4 along with other contemporary UI technologies.
- Demonstrated ability in building rich Progressive Web Applications (PWAs) that deliver seamless user experiences across devices.
- Comprehensive understanding of asynchronous processing techniques including partial page refreshes as well as DOM traversal and manipulation strategies.
- Hands-on experience constructing REST APIs—covering everything from architecture to documentation—using API description languages like Swagger.
- Expertise in parsing/manipulating XML and JSON data formats within complex web applications.
- Deep familiarity with JavaScript patterns alongside practical knowledge about challenges involved in creating maintainable large-scale applications.
- Experience developing multi-channel interfaces that are both mobile-responsive and adaptive for optimal usability on any device.
- Proficiency with front-end testing/automation tools such as Gulp, Mocha, Karma, Chai or Selenium for ensuring code quality throughout development cycles.
- A keen eye for subtle UI details combined with excellent communication skills; experience working within agile test-driven environments featuring continuous integration.
What sets this company apart:
This organisation stands out as the digital arm of one of Indonesia’s largest groups—a unique position that blends the stability of an established market leader with the agility typically found in tech start-ups. Here you’ll find an environment where innovation is encouraged at every level; ideas are welcomed from all corners regardless of seniority or background. The company is dedicated to reinventing how people buy, own, and experience cars by leveraging state-of-the-art technology alongside deep industry expertise. Employees benefit from being part of a mission-driven team focused on delivering tangible value to millions nationwide. The workplace culture is notably inclusive: diversity is celebrated not just across geographies but also within daily interactions—ensuring everyone feels heard and supported. Professional growth is prioritised through access to training opportunities as well as regular knowledge-sharing initiatives designed to keep skills sharp amid evolving industry demands. If you’re looking for a place where your work matters—and where your personal development is championed—you’ll find it here.
What's next:
If you are ready to make a meaningful impact on millions while advancing your career among passionate peers in a supportive environment, this is your moment!
Apply today by clicking on the link provided—take the next step towards joining an inspiring team shaping Indonesia’s digital future.
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