Contractor Front End Engineer
Messari is hiring a remote Contractor Front End Engineer. The career level for this job opening is Experienced and is accepting USA based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.
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Position Overview:
We are looking for a skilled Front-End Engineer specializing in creating data entensive visualizations using Observable Plot. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers, data engineers, and backend developers, to build intuitive and responsive interfaces that present complex datasets in clear and engaging ways.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop interactive data visualizations using Observable Plot, D3.js, and ReactJS.
- Work closely with designers to translate visual concepts into functional and interactive data representations.
- Collaborate with backend engineers to fetch, process, and display dynamic data from various sources.
- Ensure the scalability, performance, and accessibility of web applications across different devices and browsers.
- Optimize and refactor existing code to improve performance, maintainability, and modularity.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in front-end development and data visualization.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code that follows industry standards and best practices.
- Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to web application performance, bugs, and user experience.
Required Qualifications:
- Proven experience with Observable Plot and D3.js for creating interactive data visualizations.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 3+ years of experience in front-end development, with a strong focus on JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
- Experience with version control systems, particularly Git.
- Proficiency in modern JavaScript frameworks and libraries (e.g., NextJS).
- Strong understanding of web performance optimization, including experience with lazy loading, bundling, and caching.
- Familiarity with RESTful APIs, WebSockets, and other data-fetching techniques.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.