The Water Institute is an independent, non-profit, applied research institution advancing science and developing integrated methods to solve complex environmental and societal challenges. We believe in and strive for more resilient and equitable communities, sustainable environments, and thriving economies.
We are seeking an experienced Frontend Developer to join our Digital Solutions team. As a Frontend Developer, you will be responsible for designing and developing visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces for web applications, both as part of the Water Institute’s client work and as it embarks upon repeatable solution development. The Digital Solutions team is growing, and this is an opportunity to shape the ‘face’ of the Water Institute’s work. Your work will have a significant impact on the end-users' experience and satisfaction, and you will have the opportunity to collaborate with our science and data engineering teams to bring the Water Institute’s cutting-edge science to life.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience in frontend development, with a strong portfolio of demonstrable projects. - Demonstrated ability to design user-focused interfaces for interacting with and making meaning from complex numerical and/or geospatial datasets. - Experience designing and executing usability tests with actual and potential end users. - Familiarity with key web application design principles. - Advanced knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. - Proficiency with modern frontend frameworks such as React, Vue, etc. (React preferred). - Experience with frontend build tools such as Webpack, Gulp, or Grunt (Webpack preferred). - Ability to conduct thorough browser testing and debugging. - Familiarity with agile development methodologies and project management tools, as well as design systems such as Figma. - Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional and distributed teams.
The team members you are likely to collaborate with most closely are in the Philadelphia metro area, but applicants can be based elsewhere in the US, with east or central time zones preferred dependent on state of residency requirements, business needs, etc.
Please visit https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/... for more information and to apply. You can reach out to ddohler@thewaterinstitute.org with questions.