Front End Developer

Vanda Pharmaceuticals • Washington, DC

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About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Front End Developer to design, develop, and maintain modern, responsive, and accessible user interfaces for web applications. The ideal candidate will translate UI/UX designs into clean, efficient code, optimize applications for performance, and collaborate with backend developers. This role involves implementing state management, routing, and ensuring high code quality through testing and reviews. You will work closely with designers to maintain visual consistency and troubleshoot complex issues, while staying current with emerging front-end technologies. Contribution to our design systems and component libraries is also expected.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related technical field
• 4+ years of professional experience as a Front End Developer
• Strong proficiency in Vue or React, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript (ES6+)
• Solid experience with state management libraries (Redux, Zustand, or similar)
• Experience with responsive design, CSS-in-JS, and modern styling approaches (Tailwind CSS, Styled Components, etc.)
• Familiarity with REST APIs, GraphQL, and asynchronous programming
• Understanding of web accessibility standards (WCAG) and SEO best practices
• Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD workflows
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare industry
• Familiarity with Nuxt, Next.js or other modern front-end frameworks
• Knowledge of testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress)
• Experience building data visualization dashboards or complex enterprise applications
• Previous work with design systems or component libraries

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain modern, responsive, and accessible user interfaces for web applications using Vue, React, TypeScript, and related technologies
• Translate UI/UX designs into clean, efficient, and high-quality code
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and responsiveness across devices and browsers
• Collaborate with backend developers to integrate front-end applications with RESTful APIs and GraphQL services
• Implement and maintain state management, routing, and component architecture best practices
• Ensure high code quality through unit testing, code reviews, and adherence to established coding standards
• Work closely with UX/UI designers to maintain visual consistency and deliver exceptional user experiences
• Troubleshoot and debug complex front-end issues while continuously improving application performance
• Stay current with emerging front-end technologies, frameworks, and best practices
• Contribute to the evolution of our design systems and component libraries

Benefits

• health insurance
• unlimited paid time off
• parental leave
• 401k matching program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level