Lead development of interactive React front-ends with Chakra UI and Mapbox, build data visualizations (Plotly/ApexCharts), optimize performance for large and real-time datasets, enforce front-end best practices, mentor engineers, and collaborate with product, design, and backend teams to deliver accessible, responsive interfaces.
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Urban SDK is shaping the Future of Smart Cities. We are pioneers in geospatial AI technology, providing public leaders with insights and automation for mission-critical decisions. We equip critical public services with geospatial AI, enabling precise, data-driven decisions with efficiency and confidence.
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About the role
We are hiring a Senior Front End Engineer to lead the development of rich, interactive web applications built with React, Chakra UI, Mapbox, and modern data visualization using Plotly and ApexCharts. You will play a key role in shaping the user experience for data-heavy products, translating complex datasets into intuitive, high-performance interfaces.
- Design, build, and maintain complex front-end applications using React
- Create accessible, responsive UI components using Chakra UI
- Implement interactive map-based experiences using Mapbox GL JS
- Build interactive data visualizations and dashboards using Plotly and ApexCharts
- Optimize performance for large datasets, maps, and real-time updates
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to define and deliver features
- Establish and enforce front-end best practices (architecture, testing, accessibility, performance)
- Lead code reviews and mentor other engineers
- Contribute to technical planning and architectural decisions
- Ensure cross-browser compatibility and responsive behavior
- 5+ years of professional front-end development experience
- Strong expertise in JavaScript (ES6+) and TypeScript
- Deep experience with React and modern React patterns (hooks, context, memoization)
- Production experience with Chakra UI or similar component libraries
- Hands-on experience with Mapbox (layers, sources, interactions, performance tuning)
- Experience building data visualizations using Plotly and/or ApexCharts
- Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, responsive design, and accessibility (WCAG)
- Experience consuming REST and/or GraphQL APIs
- Strong debugging, performance optimization, and problem-solving skills
- Experience with Next.js or similar React frameworks
- Familiarity with geospatial concepts (GeoJSON, projections, tilesets)
- Experience working with large or real-time datasets
- Knowledge of front-end testing tools (Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress)
- Experience in data, analytics, mapping, or visualization-heavy products
- Prior experience leading projects or acting as a technical owner
Compensation
- Location: Jacksonville, FL (Town Center Area) or Remote
- Type: Full-time
- Reports to: Director of Engineering
- Salary Based on Experience
- Annual Bonus
- Medical, Vision, Dental, 401(k)
- 21 Days Vacation
- Office Lunch provided Daily
Top Skills
Apexcharts
Chakra Ui
CSS
GraphQL
HTML
JavaScript
Mapbox Gl Js
Plotly
React
Rest
Typescript
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