Front-End Web Developer

Gulf of Maine Research Institute•Portland, ME

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) develops and delivers collaborative solutions to global ocean challenges. We are dedicated to the resilience of the Gulf of Maine ecosystem and the communities that depend on it. To learn more, visit gmri.org. Ocean Data Products: The primary role of the Ocean Data Products team at GMRI is to develop and support data management and cyberinfrastructure (DMAC) systems that provide access to real-time, historic, and forecast data in the northeast region through customized data products. ODP has served as the lead data management provider for NERACOOS (the Northeastern Regional Association for Coastal and Ocean Observing Systems) since the early 2000s. Additionally, ODP works with partners at GMRI and collaborators in the region developing products and data management infrastructure for fisheries, climate, and marine environmental data. Current projects include development of an infrastructure for meteorological and oceanographic data from offshore buoys and sensors, web based tools and dashboards for accessing water level data and model forecast visualizations, GMRI’s public-facing community science platform, and a data infrastructure for GMRI research data. The ODP team develops and supports web-based software and tools to access data and information about the marine environment. This team shares resources and project management duties as it facilitates and implements distributed data delivery systems to the ocean observing community and stakeholders interested in marine data. Front-End Web Developer: The ODP team is looking for an early career Front-End Web Developer to join the team. This is a full-time regular position based on-site in Portland, ME with flexibility around hybrid work and reports to the ODP Program Director and works directly with the other members of the ODP team. The person in this role will provide ongoing support and contribute to the development of the suite of web-based software and tools used by stakeholders to access data and information about the marine environment and Gulf of Maine ecosystems. They will collaborate with internal partners at GMRI and external partners interested in data driven applications to support issues and concerns in ocean observing, ecosystem monitoring, fisheries, coastal processes, community science, and other marine areas. This position works closely with research scientists, domain experts, end users, stakeholders, and designers to develop, support, and maintain these products and systems.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in computer science, web development, web development, or related field, or 3 to 5 years of equivalent education and experience
2+ years direct experience working with consumer-facing web applications and services using industry standard approaches
Experience in working with open source technologies and communities
Demonstrated proficiency with common front-end technologies, frameworks, and languages (such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, and React)
Experience with front-end testing frameworks (such as Jest, Playwright, or Cypress)
Familiarity with web-oriented data formats (XML, JSON, CSV)
Demonstrated knowledge of UI/UX approaches or graphic/web design
Experience using repository-based version control development, preferably GitHub
Experience translating functional requirements into technical specifications
Proficiency managing application development on local and cloud-based environments
Well-developed written and verbal communications skills
Ability to thrive on a team that manages multiple projects with fixed deadlines
Familiarity integrating data into front-end components from backend data systems and APIs
Familiarity with web accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design practices

Nice To Haves

Familiarity or direct experience with data from sensors and large, unstructured time series and gridded data sets (satellite, buoys, models) and data formats (e.g., NetCDF, Zarr, Parquet)
Familiarity with scientific data management systems (e.g., ERDDAP, THREDDS, CKAN)
Familiarity with GIS and mapping software (e.g., OpenLayers, ESRI, Google Maps, Leaflet, Mapbox, or similar)
Familiarity with data visualization libraries and tools (e.g., HighCharts, D3, Vega, Altair, Matplotlib, GGplot, Holoviews, or similar)
Ability (or desire) to become proficient supporting content management frameworks (e.g., Python, Django, Wagtail, CKAN)
Development in cloud compute environments (AWS or equivalent)
Familiarity with container-based application development tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD)
Graphic design
Software architecture best practices
An academic background or previous work experience with marine science, fisheries, climate, or environmental issues
Desire to work for a mission-driven non-profit

Responsibilities

Provide ongoing support and contribute to the development of the suite of web-based software and tools used by stakeholders to access data and information about the marine environment and Gulf of Maine ecosystems.
Collaborate with internal partners at GMRI and external partners interested in data driven applications to support issues and concerns in ocean observing, ecosystem monitoring, fisheries, coastal processes, community science, and other marine areas.
Work closely with research scientists, domain experts, end users, stakeholders, and designers to develop, support, and maintain these products and systems.