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Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize the front-end components of the database web interface, including interactive data exploration tools, dynamic data selection mechanisms, and visual cluster analysis modules
• Create complex data presentation systems using JavaScript and HTML, with expertise in implementing tabular data visualization, multi-layered filtering systems, and drill-down navigation features
• Collaborate with backend developers to design API integrations that enable seamless data retrieval from the database, ensuring efficient data processing and transformation for web display
• Maintain and evolve the styling framework across all products, ensuring visual consistency, responsive design, and accessibility standards are met through CSS implementation and UI/UX best practices
• Implement performance optimizations for data-heavy interfaces, including lazy loading techniques, caching strategies, and efficient rendering algorithms
• Design and develop reusable UI components that can be integrated across different database modules while maintaining a cohesive user experience
• Work with data engineers to understand database structures and develop appropriate data visualization solutions that accurately represent complex datasets
• Implement accessibility features and ensure compliance with WCAG standards for all web interface components
• Conduct code reviews and maintain coding standards for front-end deliverables
• Document technical specifications and user interface elements for future development and maintenance

Job Requirements

• Proficient in JavaScript and HTML5, with 3+ years of experience developing web interfaces for data-centric applications
• Strong understanding of CSS3 and modern front-end frameworks (React, Vue.js, or Angular) for creating responsive and visually appealing interfaces
• Experience with backend JavaScript development (Node.js/Express) for data processing and API integration
• Knowledge of SQL databases and NoSQL solutions for understanding data sources and implementing appropriate data retrieval strategies
• Ability to create and maintain reusable UI components while ensuring cross-browser compatibility and mobile responsiveness
• Proficiency in version control systems (Git) for collaborative development and code management
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a strong focus on performance optimization and scalability
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with data engineers, backend developers, and UX designers
• Strong communication skills for translating technical requirements into user-friendly interfaces
• Experience with data visualization libraries (D3.js, Chart.js, or similar) for creating interactive data displays
• Understanding of RESTful API design principles for integrating with backend services
• Ability to implement accessibility features and ensure compliance with web accessibility standards
• Proficiency in unit testing frameworks (Jest, Mocha) for ensuring code quality and reliability
• Experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for automated testing and deployment processes
• Strong attention to detail for maintaining visual consistency across all products
• Ability to document technical specifications and user interface elements for future development
• Knowledge of modern development practices including Agile methodology and Scrum framework
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) for deploying and maintaining web applications
• Understanding of database indexing and query optimization techniques for improving data retrieval performance