Lead Data Visualization - Remote / Telecommute

Lead Data Visualization - Remote / Telecommute

Posted 1 day ago by 1750756292

Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA

Summary: The Lead Data Visualization role focuses on architecting and developing high-performance, interactive data visualizations using React and Deck.gl. The position involves leading a team of visualization engineers, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the accessibility and responsiveness of visualizations. Candidates should have extensive experience in front-end development, particularly in data visualization, and possess strong technical and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

  • XXgn, architect, and develop high-performance, interactive data visualizations using React, Deck.gl, and supporting technologies.
  • Lead a team of visualization engineers, providing technical guidance, code reviews, and mentorship.
  • CollaboXX with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into effective visual storytelling.
  • Optimize rendering performance for large-scale geospatial and temporal datasets.
  • Ensure visualizations are accessible, intuitive, and responsive across devices.
  • Maintain a scalable visualization codebase, implementing best practices in testing, performance, and maintainability.
  • Stay current on trends in data visualization and front-end technologies to guide the team's innovation.

Key Skills:

  • 8+ years of experience in front-end development, with at least 2 years focused on data visualization.
  • Proficiency in React.js and Deck.gl (including Layers, Views, and integration with Carto).
  • Strong understanding of JavaScript (ES6+), HTML/CSS, and rendering pipelines (WebGL, Canvas).
  • Experience with data manipulation libraries (e.g., D3.js, Lodash) and working with APIs or large datasets.
  • Familiarity with geospatial data formats (GeoJSON, TopoJSON, tilesets) and coordinate systems.
  • Experience leading engineering projects or small teams.
  • Excellent communication and visual storytelling skills.
  • Experience with design systems, Figma or Storybook.
  • Background in geographic information systems (GIS) or urban data.
  • Familiarity with state management (e.g., Redux, Zustand) and build tools (Vite, Webpack).
  • Knowledge of performance profiling and optimization tools.
  • Prior experience in fast-paced agile environment.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:
Job Description:
Pay Range: $65hr - $70hr
Responsibilities:
  • XXgn, architect, and develop high-performance, interactive data visualizations using React, Deck.gl, and supporting technologies.
  • Lead a team of visualization engineers, providing technical guidance, code reviews, and mentorship.
  • CollaboXX with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into effective visual storytelling.
  • Optimize rendering performance for large-scale geospatial and temporal datasets.
  • Ensure visualizations are accessible, intuitive, and responsive across devices.
  • Maintain a scalable visualization codebase, implementing best practices in testing, performance, and maintainability.
  • Stay current on trends in data visualization and front-end technologies to guide the team's innovation.
Required Qualifications:
  • 8+ years of experience in front-end development, with at least 2 years focused on data visualization.
  • Proficiency in React.js and Deck.gl (including Layers, Views, and integration with Carto).
  • Strong understanding of JavaScript (ES6+), HTML/CSS, and rendering pipelines (WebGL, Canvas).
  • Experience with data manipulation libraries (e.g., D3.js, Lodash) and working with APIs or large datasets.
  • Familiarity with geospatial data formats (GeoJSON, TopoJSON, tilesets) and coordinate systems.
  • Experience leading engineering projects or small teams.
  • Excellent communication and visual storytelling skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with design systems, Figma or Storybook.
  • Background in geographic information systems (GIS) or urban data.
  • Familiarity with state management (e.g., Redux, Zustand) and build tools (Vite, Webpack).
  • Knowledge of performance profiling and optimization tools.
  • Prior experience in fast-paced agile environment.