Frontend Engineer (GIS & Data Visualization)

Applaudo Studios

1d • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a Mid to Senior Frontend Engineer who enjoys building intuitive, scalable, and data-driven web applications. The ideal candidate has strong experience with modern JavaScript frameworks and is comfortable translating complex operational and geospatial data into clear, interactive user experiences. Experience building data visualizations, dashboards, and accessible frontend applications, with an understanding of usability, maintainability, and performance, is crucial. The role involves working in structured delivery environments, collaborating through code reviews and ticket-based workflows, and leveraging AI-assisted development tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field is desired, or equivalent professional experience.
• 4+ years of professional experience in Frontend Development or Frontend Engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience with modern JavaScript frameworks, preferably React or Angular.
• Hands-on experience building interactive web mapping experiences using ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript, MapLibre, Leaflet, Google Maps, or similar technologies.
• Experience working with geospatial or location-based data in frontend applications.
• Experience building data visualizations, dashboards, and data-driven user interfaces.
• Hands-on experience implementing WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility requirements in frontend applications.
• Strong understanding of modern JavaScript, frontend development practices, and component-based architectures.
• Experience building scalable and maintainable user-facing applications.
• Proficiency with Git and collaborative development workflows.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code or similar tools.
• Experience working in structured delivery environments with documented designs, code reviews, and ticket-based workflows.
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills.
• Ability to maintain at least 4 hours of daily overlap with U.S. Eastern business hours.

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance large-scale interactive maps, including layer controls, operational color-coding, and manual override functionality.
• Develop and maintain operational dashboards, transforming complex data into intuitive and actionable user experiences.
• Implement accessible frontend experiences in alignment with WCAG 2.1 AA requirements and support accessibility verification throughout the development lifecycle.
• Work with geospatial and operational data to create interactive, responsive, and user-friendly map-based experiences.
• Participate in beta feedback rounds, defect resolution, UI improvements, and application hardening through acceptance.
• Collaborate with the delivery team through documented designs, code reviews, Git-based workflows, and ticketed development processes.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve development efficiency and support high-quality software delivery.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree