Frontend Engineer — GIS & Data Visualization

Applaudo; Peru (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Applaudo is seeking a frontend engineer to build large-scale, accessible, map-centric dashboards and data-driven UIs. You will work with geospatial data to create interactive experiences and collaborate through code reviews and ticket-based workflows.

The role emphasizes AI-assisted development, strong English communication, and daily overlap with US Eastern business hours, in a fast-paced delivery environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field is desired, or equivalent professional experience.
• 4+ years of professional experience in Frontend Development or Frontend Engineering.
• Experience working with geospatial or location-based data in frontend applications.
• Experience building data visualizations, dashboards, and data-driven user interfaces.
• Hands-on experience implementing WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility requirements in frontend applications.
• Experience building scalable and maintainable user-facing applications.
• Proficiency with Git and collaborative development workflows.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code or similar tools.
• Experience working in structured delivery environments with documented designs, code reviews, and ticket-based workflows.
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills.
• Ability to maintain at least 4 hours of daily overlap with U.S. Eastern business hours.

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance large-scale interactive maps with layer controls and color-coding.
• Develop and maintain operational dashboards transforming data into usable UX.
• Implement accessible frontend experiences aligned with WCAG 2.1 AA.
• Work with geospatial data to create responsive map-based experiences.
• Participate in beta feedback, defect resolution, and UI improvements.
• Collaborate via designs, code reviews, Git workflows, and ticket-based processes.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools to boost efficiency and code quality.

Skills

Frontend development

React or Angular

Data visualizations

WCAG 2.1 AA

Git workflows

AI-assisted development tools

Structured delivery processes

English communication

US Eastern overlap

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Tools

Git

Claude Code

Job description

Applaudo is seeking a frontend engineer to build large-scale, accessible, map-centric dashboards and data-driven UIs. You will work with geospatial data to create interactive experiences and collaborate through code reviews and ticket-based workflows.

The role emphasizes AI-assisted development, strong English communication, and daily overlap with US Eastern business hours, in a fast-paced delivery environment.