Lead JavaScript Developer
Overview
Spherical is hiring a Lead JavaScript Developer to implement web-based experiences across a series of tools and games supporting climate resilience in Los Angeles. This position is remote.
About Spherical
Spherical is a strategic design and integrative research studio supporting projects regenerating the health and integrity of Earth’s living systems. Learn more →
Current Project
What You'll Do
- Set architectural vision, set coding standards, and conduct technical evaluations of tools, platforms and frameworks
- Evaluate, configure, and manage cloud platforms like GitHub, MongoDB Atlas, and Heroku/Vercel
- Lead, mentor, and advise a small group of three developers
- Communicate and represent technical decisions to larger collaborative group
- Contribute to the codebase, including unit and end-to-end tests
- Potentially take a role developing geospatial data visualizations
What You Need
- Minimum 5 years experience programming a Javascript MEVN, MERN, or MEAN stack
- Experience writing backend API’s
- Experience writing and running unit and end-to-end tests
- Experience setting or contributing to an architectural vision, coding standards, and technical decision-making
- Experience working in non-profit or mission-focused work is a plus
- Experience with online cartographic platforms and libraries such as Mapbox, OpenLayers, or Leaflet is a plus
- Experience processing and visualizing geospatial data using GIS tools (QGIS, ArcGIS, GDAL) is a plus
- Experience creating web accessibility systems, implementing design systems, and having an aesthetic eye toward cartography, data visualization, and UI design are all pluses!
Please link to your GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket account or portfolio when applying
Location
Remote (UTC -8 to -4)
Term
Full-time
Hours
40/week