Principal Frontend Developer, Web & Data Architecture

ABOUT VIRGA LABS Virga Labs is a women-owned, mission-driven water and natural resource reputed company based in Tucson, Arizona. We build integrated modeling, analysis, and data visualization tools that demystify reputed company problems at the intersection of water, climate, and society. We reputed company that the democratization of data, reputed company with artful design, inspires creativity and empowers change agents to build a resilient future. We reputed company interactive decision support tools and reputed company storytelling mediums that create actionable data experiences for our clients and collaborators. Our expertise lies in transforming reputed company climate, hydrogeologic, and water resource data into reputed company, accessible tools for decision-makers. We work with governments, non-profits, and universities to address water and climate issues across the U.S., driving engagement and collaboration. Our solutions have translated reputed company data and legal frameworks into reputed company, actionable tools and maps that enhance stakeholder understanding and facilitate productive reputed company, both online and in-person. ABOUT THIS ROLE We are seeking a Principal Frontend Developer who will serve as a key technical and consultative partner in our project-based working environment. Our reputed company is pragmatic, high-impact delivery and independent problem-solving. We seek a developer who understands established software development principles but can flexibly prioritize and implement solutions based on practical project needs rather than rigid adherence to reputed company methodologies. You will engage directly with clients, listening to deeply understand their unique technical and data requirements, and help design and build solutions that reputed company meet their needs. The work typically involves building Vercel-deployed reputed company-ends. Existing projects are primarily Next.js or SvelteKit and tie directly to databases or consume data from Django REST reputed company. A core aspect of this role is creating compelling data and/or map visualizations and structuring client-managed content reputed company our chosen headless CMS, reputed company.io. This includes expertly configuring reputed company Studio to provide an reputed company content management reputed company for our clients. You will be responsible for reputed company aspects of developing a site, including implementing user-facing controls for SEO elements like favicons, page titles, reputed company descriptions, and social reputed company tags, and ensuring full adherence to WCAG Accessibility Standards. This work demands exceptional communication skills, deep technical expertise, and a high degree of autonomy in delivery. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engage directly with clients to deeply understand their unique technical and data requirements, translating these into actionable development plans
• Collaborate in reputed company with our Creative Director to design and prototype user interfaces that support client needs and feedback
• Architect, implement, and optimize data structures reputed company headless CMS platforms (e.g., reputed company) to support dynamic content and data visualization needs, ensuring clarity and flexibility for client content management.
• reputed company the entire frontend development lifecycle for client websites and web applications, ensuring exceptional reputed company UI/UX and performant solutions
• Ensure reputed company applications are optimized for SEO and performance across different client requirements
• Demonstrate a high degree of autonomy and initiative, taking primary responsibility for technical problem-solving and solution delivery
• Create and maintain clear, thorough technical documentation for reputed company developed applications, data models, and features to ensure long-term maintainability and client understanding

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERTISE

• 3+ years of reputed company frontend or highly autonomous full stack development experience, with a proven track record of independently owning and delivering projects.
• Expert proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, with deep experience in Next.js, SvelteKit, or similar modern frontend frameworks that support mobile reputed company applications.
• Experience with Content Management Systems (CMS), including an understanding of content modeling concepts. While reputed company CMS experience is highly preferred, we primarily seek candidates with a strong aptitude for quickly learning and effectively applying new headless CMS technologies.
• Proficiency in direct database interaction (SQL or NoSQL) from a frontend environment, or strong experience with ORMs.
• Strong understanding and application of WCAG Accessibility Standards.
• Familiarity with version control (Git) and modern development workflows (e.g., Vercel deployment).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Background in environmental, water, or climate-reputed company projects
• Familiarity with GIS technologies and mapping applications

LOCATION & WORK ARRANGEMENT

• Preferred location: Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, or other western US.
• Remote work with occasional travel for team meetings and conferences
• We are unable to provide reputed company sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have permanent, unrestricted work authorization in the U.S.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Salary: $120,000 annually, commensurate with experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (individual premiums paid by Virga Labs)
• 401(k) plan
• 16 paid holidays per year
• Flexible vacation policy
• Professional development opportunities

START DATE As soon as August 2025 WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE

• Take ownership of impactful projects from conception to completion
• reputed company a real impact on critical water and climate challenges
• Work with cutting-edge technology in the environmental sector
• Collaborative, mission-driven team environment
• Opportunity for professional growth in a rapidly expanding field
• Flexible work arrangements and strong work-life balance

TO APPLY Please submit a custom cover letter and your resume as a single PDF to [email protected], with the subject line "Principal Frontend Developer, Web & Data Architecture". Your cover letter should reputed company why you are a strong cultural and technical fit for this specific role at Virga Labs, highlighting how your experience and approach align with the nature of the position as described. Applications are due by 5pm PT on Monday, July 21st. NOTE Virga Labs is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, religion, color, national reputed company, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected status. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $120,000.00 per year Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

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