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Front End Developer, Massive Data Institute - Georgetown University
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Overview
Front End Developer, Massive Data Institute - McCourt School of Public Policy - Georgetown University. The Massive Data Institute (MDI) at Georgetown's McCourt School of Public Policy harnesses modern data and computing power to produce cutting edge social science, computer science, and data science research that improves public policy decision making. The MDI Front End Developer designs and develops user-facing web pages and components, from wireframing to deployment. This is a role on a small nimble team of data-centric software developers who build software to support MDI research initiatives, including faculty data science research. The incumbent applies creativity, design principles, and UX practices to create simple, clean, performant user interfaces.
Responsibilities
Creating wireframes to prototype user interface designs
Iterating on proposed designs using feedback from colleagues and testers
Translating wireframes into code, contributing to projects hosted on GitHub
Collaborating with other developers for seamless integration
Revamping existing user interfaces to enhance their usability, accessibility and design
Designing and developing data visualizations
Documenting design decisions
Work Interactions The MDI Front End Developer will interact with researchers of various departments and other technical staff. This position reports directly to MDI Director Lisa Singh, and the MDI Technical Manager oversees the day-to-day activity of the technical team, including this position.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree (BA/BSc) in a relevant field
1-3 years of experience
Proficiency with HTML, CSS and JavaScript
Awareness of User Experience (UX) principles and practices
Ability to design User Interfaces (UI)
Ability to use front end frameworks such as Bootstrap for clean layout
Experience working with one or more front end frameworks like React, Vue, and Angular
Ability to work on multiple different projects in parallel
Skilled in, or strong interest in learning, data visualization tools and techniques
Preferred Qualifications
Experience designing and developing user interfaces for data querying and/or search
Experience with Git and GitHub workflows
Experience with, or strong interest in, data-centric software design
Experience with WCAG and accessibility standards
Previous exposure to CI/CD practices and tools
Previous exposure to cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure
Experience working in an Agile project management environment and Jira software
Work Mode This position has been designated as
Hybrid . Work mode designations are regularly reviewed to meet evolving needs. Details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations can be found on the Department of Human Resources website.
Compensation The projected salary range for this position is
$54,616.00 - $100,493.33
(full range of anticipated compensation). Compensation is determined by factors including qualifications, experience, education, skills, certifications, and University needs.
Additional Information Current Georgetown Employees: If you currently work at Georgetown University, please login to GMS for access to Jobs. Submission guidelines: please submit a resume for each position of interest. Need assistance or accommodations: contact the IDEAA office or the provided help lines. Georgetown is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, and more. For applying, visit the Georgetown jobs portal provided in the original posting.
EEO Statement Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Benefits Georgetown University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and voluntary insurance options. Details are available on the Department of Human Resources website.
To apply, refer to the official Georgetown jobs posting. Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com.
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Front End Developer, Massive Data Institute - McCourt School of Public Policy - Georgetown University. The Massive Data Institute (MDI) at Georgetown's McCourt School of Public Policy harnesses modern data and computing power to produce cutting edge social science, computer science, and data science research that improves public policy decision making. The MDI Front End Developer designs and develops user-facing web pages and components, from wireframing to deployment. This is a role on a small nimble team of data-centric software developers who build software to support MDI research initiatives, including faculty data science research. The incumbent applies creativity, design principles, and UX practices to create simple, clean, performant user interfaces.
Responsibilities
Creating wireframes to prototype user interface designs
Iterating on proposed designs using feedback from colleagues and testers
Translating wireframes into code, contributing to projects hosted on GitHub
Collaborating with other developers for seamless integration
Revamping existing user interfaces to enhance their usability, accessibility and design
Designing and developing data visualizations
Documenting design decisions
Work Interactions The MDI Front End Developer will interact with researchers of various departments and other technical staff. This position reports directly to MDI Director Lisa Singh, and the MDI Technical Manager oversees the day-to-day activity of the technical team, including this position.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree (BA/BSc) in a relevant field
1-3 years of experience
Proficiency with HTML, CSS and JavaScript
Awareness of User Experience (UX) principles and practices
Ability to design User Interfaces (UI)
Ability to use front end frameworks such as Bootstrap for clean layout
Experience working with one or more front end frameworks like React, Vue, and Angular
Ability to work on multiple different projects in parallel
Skilled in, or strong interest in learning, data visualization tools and techniques
Preferred Qualifications
Experience designing and developing user interfaces for data querying and/or search
Experience with Git and GitHub workflows
Experience with, or strong interest in, data-centric software design
Experience with WCAG and accessibility standards
Previous exposure to CI/CD practices and tools
Previous exposure to cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure
Experience working in an Agile project management environment and Jira software
Work Mode This position has been designated as
Hybrid . Work mode designations are regularly reviewed to meet evolving needs. Details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations can be found on the Department of Human Resources website.
Compensation The projected salary range for this position is
$54,616.00 - $100,493.33
(full range of anticipated compensation). Compensation is determined by factors including qualifications, experience, education, skills, certifications, and University needs.
Additional Information Current Georgetown Employees: If you currently work at Georgetown University, please login to GMS for access to Jobs. Submission guidelines: please submit a resume for each position of interest. Need assistance or accommodations: contact the IDEAA office or the provided help lines. Georgetown is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, and more. For applying, visit the Georgetown jobs portal provided in the original posting.
EEO Statement Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Benefits Georgetown University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and voluntary insurance options. Details are available on the Department of Human Resources website.
To apply, refer to the official Georgetown jobs posting. Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com.
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