Impactful Front-End Web Developer — Marine Data Solutions

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

Job summary

Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) in Portland, ME, is seeking a Front-End Web Developer to join the Ocean Data Products team. This full-time, on-site role offers hybrid flexibility and reports to the ODP Program Director.

You will contribute to web-based tools for accessing marine data and dashboards used by researchers and stakeholders. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in computer science or 3–5 years of equivalent experience, strong HTML/CSS/JS, React, TypeScript, and open-source

Qualifications

• 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 with consumer-facing web applications and services using industry standard approaches
• Experience with open source technologies and communities
• Proficiency with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, and React; experience with front-end testing (Jest, Playwright, Cypress)
• Familiarity with XML, JSON, CSV data formats
• Knowledge of UI/UX approaches or graphic/web design
• Experience using GitHub for version control
• Ability to translate requirements into technical specs
• Proficient in deploying and managing web apps on local and cloud environments
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to work on multiple projects with fixed deadlines
• Experience integrating data from back-end APIs into front-end components
• Familiarity with WCAG and inclusive design

Responsibilities

• Join GMRI's Ocean Data Products team to build and maintain web tools for data access and visualization
• Collaborate with GMRI researchers and external partners on data-driven applications
• Develop user-friendly interfaces that support ocean observing, climate, fisheries, and environmental data

Skills

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

TypeScript

Node.js

React

Jest

Playwright

Cypress

WCAG

GitHub

OpenLayers

ESRI

Google Maps

Leaflet

Mapbox

D3

Vega

Altair

Matplotlib

GGplot

Holoviews

Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, web development, web development, or related field

3 to 5 years of equivalent education and experience

Tools

GitHub

OpenLayers

ESRI

Google Maps

Leaflet

Mapbox

HighCharts

D3

Vega

Altair

Matplotlib

GGplot

Holoviews

Job description

Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) in Portland, ME, is seeking a Front-End Web Developer to join the Ocean Data Products team. This full-time, on-site role offers hybrid flexibility and reports to the ODP Program Director.

You will contribute to web-based tools for accessing marine data and dashboards used by researchers and stakeholders. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in computer science or 3–5 years of equivalent experience, strong HTML/CSS/JS, React, TypeScript, and open-source