Job Summary:
Vanda Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Front End Developer to design, develop, and maintain modern user interfaces for web applications. The role involves collaborating with backend developers, ensuring high code quality, and staying current with emerging technologies.
Responsibilities:
โข Design, develop, and maintain modern, responsive, and accessible user interfaces for web applications using Vue, React, TypeScript, and related technologies
โข Translate UI/UX designs into clean, efficient, and high-quality code
โข Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and responsiveness across devices and browsers
โข Collaborate with backend developers to integrate front-end applications with RESTful APIs and GraphQL services
โข Implement and maintain state management, routing, and component architecture best practices
โข Ensure high code quality through unit testing, code reviews, and adherence to established coding standards
โข Work closely with UX/UI designers to maintain visual consistency and deliver exceptional user experiences
โข Troubleshoot and debug complex front-end issues while continuously improving application performance
โข Stay current with emerging front-end technologies, frameworks, and best practices
โข Contribute to the evolution of our design systems and component libraries
Qualifications:
Required:
โข Bachelorโs degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related technical field
โข 4+ years of professional experience as a Front End Developer
โข Strong proficiency in Vue or React, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript (ES6+)
โข Solid experience with state management libraries (Redux, Zustand, or similar)
โข Experience with responsive design, CSS-in-JS, and modern styling approaches (Tailwind CSS, Styled Components, etc.)
โข Familiarity with REST APIs, GraphQL, and asynchronous programming
โข Understanding of web accessibility standards (WCAG) and SEO best practices
โข Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD workflows
โข Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Preferred:
โข Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare industry
โข Familiarity with Nuxt, Next.js or other modern front-end frameworks
โข Knowledge of testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress)
โข Experience building data visualization dashboards or complex enterprise applications
โข Previous work with design systems or component libraries
Company:
Vanda is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies. Founded in 2003, the company is headquartered in Washington, USA, with a team of 201-500 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.