Front End Engineer

Summary

Join Messari as a skilled Front-End Engineer specializing in creating data-intensive visualizations using Observable Plot. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build intuitive and responsive interfaces that present complex datasets in clear and engaging ways.

Requirements

• Proven experience with Observable Plot and D3.js for creating interactive data visualizations
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 3+ years of experience in front-end development, with a strong focus on JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
• Experience with version control systems, particularly Git
• Proficiency in modern JavaScript frameworks and libraries (e.g., NextJS)
• Strong understanding of web performance optimization, including experience with lazy loading, bundling, and caching
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, WebSockets, and other data-fetching techniques
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment

Responsibilities

• Design and develop interactive data visualizations using Observable Plot, D3.js, and ReactJS
• Work closely with designers to translate visual concepts into functional and interactive data representations
• Collaborate with backend engineers to fetch, process, and display dynamic data from various sources
• Ensure the scalability, performance, and accessibility of web applications across different devices and browsers
• Optimize and refactor existing code to improve performance, maintainability, and modularity
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in front-end development and data visualization
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code that follows industry standards and best practices
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to web application performance, bugs, and user experience