Front End Developer

Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Unlimited paid time off

Parental leave

401k matching program

Job summary

Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. is seeking an experienced Front End Developer in Washington, DC to design and maintain modern web applications. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and over 4 years of experience using Vue or React, TypeScript, and modern JavaScript.

The role involves translating UI/UX designs into functional applications and collaborating with backend teams for seamless user experiences. Benefits include health insurance, unlimited paid time off, and a 401k matching program.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience as a Front End Developer.
• Strong proficiency in Vue or React, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
• Experience with responsive design and modern styling approaches.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain user interfaces for web applications.
• Translate UI/UX designs into clean, efficient code.
• Collaborate with backend developers to integrate applications with APIs.

Skills

Vue or React

TypeScript

HTML5

CSS3

modern JavaScript (ES6+)

state management (Redux, Zustand)

REST APIs and GraphQL

web accessibility standards (WCAG)

version control (Git)

problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Git

Jest

React Testing Library

Cypress

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain modern, responsive, and accessible user interfaces for web applications using Vue, React, TypeScript, and related technologies
• Translate UI/UX designs into clean, efficient, and high-quality code
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and responsiveness across devices and browsers
• Collaborate with backend developers to integrate front‑end applications with RESTful APIs and GraphQL services
• Implement and maintain state management, routing, and component architecture best practices
• Ensure high code quality through unit testing, code reviews, and adherence to established coding standards
• Work closely with UX/UI designers to maintain visual consistency and deliver exceptional user experiences
• Troubleshoot and debug complex front‑end issues while continuously improving application performance
• Stay current with emerging front‑end technologies, frameworks, and best practices
• Contribute to the evolution of our design systems and component libraries

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related technical field
• 4+ years of professional experience as a Front End Developer
• Strong proficiency in Vue or React, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript (ES6+)
• Solid experience with state management libraries (Redux, Zustand, or similar)
• Experience with responsive design, CSS-in-JS, and modern styling approaches (Tailwind CSS, Styled Components, etc.)
• Familiarity with REST APIs, GraphQL, and asynchronous programming
• Understanding of web accessibility standards (WCAG) and SEO best practices
• Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD workflows
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare industry
• Familiarity with Nuxt, Next.js or other modern front‑end frameworks
• Knowledge of testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress)
• Experience building data visualization dashboards or complex enterprise applications
• Previous work with design systems or component libraries

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation; however, reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would impose undue hardship.

The total compensation package for this position will also include incentive compensation and benefits such as health insurance, unlimited paid time off, parental leave, a 401k matching program, and other benefits to its employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you reside in a state or locality with enacted pay transparency laws, you are entitled to request and receive additional details regarding compensation and benefits. For assistance, please contact us at 202-524-8238 between 8:00 AM and 5:30 PM ET, Monday through Friday.

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