Vanda Pharmaceuticals

Front End Developer

Vanda Pharmaceuticals$90K — $130K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related technical field
  • 4+ years of experience as a Front End Developer
  • Proficiency in Vue or React, TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3
  • Experience with state management libraries like Redux
  • Familiarity with REST APIs and GraphQL
  • Understanding of web accessibility standards
  • Experience with version control systems (Git)

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop modern, responsive user interfaces for web applications
  • Translate UI/UX designs into high-quality code
  • Optimize applications for speed and scalability
  • Collaborate with backend developers to integrate APIs
  • Implement best practices for state management and routing
  • Ensure code quality through testing and code reviews
  • Stay updated with emerging front-end technologies

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Unlimited paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • 401k matching program
  • Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
Full Job Description
Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain modern, responsive, and accessible user interfaces for web applications using Vue, React, TypeScript, and related technologies
  • Translate UI/UX designs into clean, efficient, and high-quality code
  • Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and responsiveness across devices and browsers
  • Collaborate with backend developers to integrate front-end applications with RESTful APIs and GraphQL services
  • Implement and maintain state management, routing, and component architecture best practices
  • Ensure high code quality through unit testing, code reviews, and adherence to established coding standards
  • Work closely with UX/UI designers to maintain visual consistency and deliver exceptional user experiences
  • Troubleshoot and debug complex front-end issues while continuously improving application performance
  • Stay current with emerging front-end technologies, frameworks, and best practices
  • Contribute to the evolution of our design systems and component libraries


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related technical field
  • 4+ years of professional experience as a Front End Developer
  • Strong proficiency in Vueor React, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript (ES6+)
  • Solid experience with state management libraries (Redux, Zustand, or similar)
  • Experience with responsive design, CSS-in-JS, and modern styling approaches (Tailwind CSS, Styled Components, etc.)
  • Familiarity with REST APIs, GraphQL, and asynchronous programming
  • Understanding of web accessibility standards (WCAG) and SEO best practices
  • Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD workflows
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare industry
  • Familiarity with Nuxt, Next.js or other modern front-end frameworks
  • Knowledge of testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress)
  • Experience building data visualization dashboards or complex enterprise applications
  • Previous work with design systems or component libraries


Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation; however, reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would impose undue hardship.

The total compensation package for this position will also include incentive compensation and benefits such as health insurance, unlimited paid time off, parental leave, a 401k matching program, and other benefits to its employees.

About Vanda Pharmaceuticals

Vanda Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes innovative therapies for the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) disorders. The company's products include Fanapt, a treatment for schizophrenia, and Hetlioz, a treatment for non-24-hour sleep-wake disorder. Vanda Pharmaceuticals was founded in 2002 by Mihael H. Polymeropoulos and Argeris N. Karabelas and is headquartered in Washington, D.C. The company is committed to improving the lives of patients with CNS disorders through the development of novel therapies and the advancement of scientific research.
Learn more about Vanda Pharmaceuticals
Size
278 employees
Market Cap
$408.1 million
Industry
Net Income
$23.3 million
Founded
2003
5 Year Trend
+13%
Revenue
$248.1 million
NASDAQ

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