Georgetown University
Front End Developer, Massive Data Institute - Georgetown University
Georgetown University, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Front End Developer, Massive Data Institute - McCourt School of Public Policy - Georgetown University
Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation's capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.
Job Overview
The McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University is a diverse community of problem-solvers, committed to moving bold ideas to action. We are global citizens, conducting policy-relevant research, and building bridges between our work and the communities we serve. 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. Requirements and 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 This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation. The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is: $54,616.00 - $100,493.33 Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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The McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University is a diverse community of problem-solvers, committed to moving bold ideas to action. We are global citizens, conducting policy-relevant research, and building bridges between our work and the communities we serve. 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. Requirements and 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 This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation. The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is: $54,616.00 - $100,493.33 Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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