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