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Front End Developer, Massive Data Institute - McCourt School of Public Policy

InsideHigherEd
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2025

Front End Developer, Massive Data Institute - McCourt School of Public Policy

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation's capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

Requirements

The McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University is a diverse community of problem-solvers, committed to moving bold ideas to action. We are global citizens, conducting policy-relevant research, and building bridges between our work and the communities we serve. The Massive Data Institute (MDI) at Georgetown's McCourt School of Public Policy harnesses modern data and computing power to produce cutting edge social science, computer science, and data science research that improves public policy decision making.

The MDI Front End Developer designs and develops user-facing web pages and components, from wireframing to deployment. This is a role on a small nimble team of data-centric software developers who build software to support MDI research initiatives, including faculty data science research. The incumbent applies creativity, design principles, and UX practices to create simple, clean, performant user interfaces.

Duties include but are not limited to :

  • Create wireframes to prototype user interface designs.
  • Iterate on proposed designs using feedback from colleagues and testers.
  • Translate wireframes into code, contributing to projects hosted on GitHub.
  • Collaborate with other developers for seamless integration.
  • Revamp existing user interfaces to enhance their usability, accessibility and design.
  • Design and develop data visualizations.
  • Document design decisions.

Work Interactions

The MDI Front End Developer will interact with researchers of various departments and other technical staff. This position reports directly to MDI Director Lisa Singh, and the MDI Technical Manager oversees the day-to-day activity of the technical team, including this position.

Requirements and Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree (BA / BSc) in a relevant field
  • 1-3 years of experience
  • Proficiency with HTML, CSS and JavaScript
  • Awareness of User Experience (UX) principles and practices
  • Ability to design User Interfaces (UI)
  • Ability to use front end frameworks such as Bootstrap for clean layout
  • Experience working with one or more front end frameworks like React, Vue, and Angular
  • Ability to work on multiple different projects in parallel
  • Skilled in, or strong interest in learning, data visualization tools and techniques
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience designing and developing user interfaces for data querying and / or search
  • Experience with Git and GitHub workflows
  • Experience with, or strong interest in, data-centric software design
  • Experience with WCAG and accessibility standards
  • Previous exposure to CI / CD practices and tools
  • Previous exposure to cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure
  • Experience working in an Agile project management environment and Jira software
  • Work Mode Designation

    This position has been designated as Hybrid . Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University's mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website : https : / / hr.georgetown.edu / mode-of-work-designation .

    Pay Range :

    The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is :

    54,616.00 - $100,493.33

    Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University's business needs and external factors.

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    Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.

    Need Assistance :

    If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu .

    Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website .

    EEO Statement :

    Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law .

    Benefits :

    Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website .

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