Front‑End Web Developer — Hybrid for Ocean Data Apps

Gulf of Maine Research Institute; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work options

Mission-driven nonprofit

Job summary

Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) seeks an early career Front-End Web Developer to join the Ocean Data Products team in Portland, ME. This full-time, on-site role supports the development and maintenance of web-based tools and dashboards that provide access to real-time and historical marine data for stakeholders.

The role collaborates with GMRI researchers and external partners, focuses on accessible, responsive front-end interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, and React, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, or 3–5 years of equivalent education/experience.
• 2+ years direct experience with consumer-facing web apps and services.
• Experience with open source technologies and communities.
• Proficiency with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, React; testing with Jest/Playwright/Cypress.
• Familiarity with XML/JSON/CSV data formats.
• Knowledge of UI/UX approaches and inclusive design.
• Experience using GitHub and version control.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain web-based tools and dashboards for data access and visualization.
• Collaborate with GMRI researchers and external partners on data-driven applications.
• Ensure accessibility, responsive design, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Translate requirements into reusable front-end components and interfaces.
• Work with back-end data systems and APIs to integrate data.

Skills

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

TypeScript

React

UI/UX

WCAG accessibility

REST APIs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field or 3–5 years experience

Tools

GitHub

OpenLayers

D3

Job description

Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) seeks an early career Front-End Web Developer to join the Ocean Data Products team in Portland, ME. This full-time, on-site role supports the development and maintenance of web-based tools and dashboards that provide access to real-time and historical marine data for stakeholders.

The role collaborates with GMRI researchers and external partners, focuses on accessible, responsive front-end interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, and React, and