Front-End Web Developer — Ocean Data Platforms

Paylocity; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GMRI's Ocean Data Products team is seeking an early career Front-End Web Developer to join the team. This full-time, on-site role in Portland, ME reports to the ODP Program Director and collaborates with GMRI staff to develop web-based tools for accessing marine data and visualizations.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in CS or related field or 3–5 years of equivalent experience, strong HTML/CSS/JS/React skills, experience with open source tech and WCAG accessibility, and a willingness

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, web development, web development, or related field, or 3 to 5 years of equivalent education and experience
• 2+ years direct experience working with consumer-facing web applications and services using industry standard approaches
• Experience in working with open source technologies and communities
• Demonstrated proficiency with front-end technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, and React; experience with front-end testing frameworks
• Familiarity with web-oriented data formats (XML, JSON, CSV)
• Knowledge of UI/UX approaches or graphic/web design
• Experience using repository-based version control (GitHub)
• Ability to translate requirements into technical specs
• Experience in cloud-based development environments
• Strong written and verbal communication, and ability to manage multiple projects with fixed deadlines
• Familiarity integrating data from backend systems and APIs
• Familiarity with WCAG and inclusive design

Skills

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

TypeScript

React

Node.js

UI/UX

GitHub

WCAG accessibility

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

GitHub

OpenLayers

D3

HighCharts

Job description

GMRI's Ocean Data Products team is seeking an early career Front-End Web Developer to join the team. This full-time, on-site role in Portland, ME reports to the ODP Program Director and collaborates with GMRI staff to develop web-based tools for accessing marine data and visualizations.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in CS or related field or 3–5 years of equivalent experience, strong HTML/CSS/JS/React skills, experience with open source tech and WCAG accessibility, and a willingness