Frontend Developer

A U.S.-based startup working in the biotech industry to revolutionize and accelerate drug discovery rates around the world is looking for a Web Front-End Engineer to join their team. The selected candidate will work with a talented team of innovators to design, develop, and maintain an exciting new platform that will shape the future of scientific simulations. The company is passionately working on pioneering a cloud product in molecular dynamics simulations with the potential to significantly impact the world. This is a great opportunity for developers who want to be at the helm of scientific discovery and can provide a 4-hour overlap with the CET time zone.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop user-friendly interfaces that empower scientists and researchers to explore intricate molecular dynamics simulations
• Create sophisticated and responsive frontend components utilizing cutting-edge web technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, React, and WebGL
• Design compelling data visualizations and interactive elements to enhance the user experience, ensuring efficient data representation and exploration
• Collaborate with backend engineers to integrate GraphQL APIs and optimize data flow between frontend and backend systems
• Contribute to the architectural design and implementation of our web application, focusing on scalability, performance, and maintainability
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in frontend development and user experience design, incorporating emerging trends and best practices into our product

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
• At least 3+ years of relevant experience as a Front-End Engineer
• Proficiency in modern frameworks and libraries such as React and WebGL, with a deep understanding of their core principles and best practices
• Familiarity with build tools, package managers, and version control systems such as Webpack, npm, Yarn, and Git
• Passion for creating visually appealing and responsive user interfaces, driven by a keen eye for design and attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work autonomously
• Capability to deliver high-quality code that meets project requirements
• Familiarity with biotechnology or the scientific domain would be a plus
• Passion for scientific advancements and a drive to contribute to cutting-edge research
• Great communication skills with good command of written and spoken English