Front End Developer

Job Description

Front-End Developer

Are you curious and enjoy learning new things? Do you want an employer who encourages and supports growth mindset and continued education? Do you have great ideas that your boss needs to hear and incorporate?

Do you enjoy company outings and bonding with your colleagues? Do you want to be part of a fast-growing company with plenty of potential for upward growth? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are on the right track, please read on! Do you excel in a technical environment and push the envelope of technology to warp speeds with quantum possibilities? If so, we're on the hunt for a lead application engineer who can turn complex problems into seamless solutions, juggle multiple tasks with a smile, and bring a touch of technology magic to our team!

Who is Western Weather Group?

Weather Western Group's origins trace back to the 1980s, where we first made our mark in the agriculture industry. By 2005, our team of about five employees had navigated significant industry shifts, enabling us to branch out into the oil and gas sector, as well as municipal services. In 2008, we boldly entered the utilities sector, establishing key partnerships with industry leaders like San Diego Gas & Electric. This pivotal move set the stage for our continued growth. By 2017, we had expanded our client base to include major companies such as Pacific Gas & Electric and Southern California Edison.

Initially focused on the western regions, our reputation for excellence and innovation soon propelled us eastward. Today, we proudly serve clients as far as New York, supported by a dedicated team of over 20 employees across several states.

Weather Western Group's journey is a testament to our resilience, adaptability, and commitment to quality. We invite you to join us and be part of a company that honors its past while continually striving for new heights.

What will the Front-End Developer do?

The Front-End Developer will help us take our application stack to the next level to ensure we provide exceptional tools for our customers to make operational decisions stemming from their weather data. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design and implementation of new user interfaces and data visualizations for our internal and customer-facing web applications. They will also well as assist with migrating and modernizing our legacy applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain front-end code using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Migrate legacy applications to modern UI frameworks
• Work closely with various business teams and customers to implement our strategic vision
• Integrate front-end components with backend services and databases
• Lead design and UX discussions and collaborate with other developers and subject matter experts
• Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in front-end development
  
  

How do we support your career?

• Performance feedback with direct manager monthly, with detailed quarterly feedback
• Quarterly company-wide and anonymous feedback session to help guide beneficial changes
• Open and receptive lines of communications to management and executives
• Continuing education opportunities including discretionary educational reimbursement
  
  

What’s in it for you?

• Expected Starting Salary Range: $85k-$120k
• 401k retirement 4% matching contributions
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (90% of employee premium paid by employer, 50% premium paid by employer for eligible dependents)
• Discretionary 401k profit sharing
• Performance-based cash bonuses
• Fun work sponsored outings to bond with colleagues.
• A company that cares about the wellbeing of its employees
• On-site in Chico, CA or remote in CA, CO, OK or TX only
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in front-end development using modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Vue.js)
• Expert HTML, CSS, JavaScript and responsive web design
• Solid understanding of modern UX design principles and practices
• Working knowledge of back-end development concepts and principles
• Strong SQL knowledge and experience with data integration
• Experience with cloud development (Azure or AWS)
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Proficiency in using version control systems like Git, GitHub
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Some experience with Java, C# or other OOP languages
• Experience building native applications
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as TeamCity or Azure DevOps
• Exposure to ASP.NET and .NET Core Framework
• General knowledge of meteorological concepts and a passion for weather
• Data visualization design experience for operational datasets a strong plus
• The salary range for this position is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as education, skills, and location. We are committed to fair pay practices and transparency.
• Relocation Package is dependent on applicant current location of residence and other discretionary considerations.
  
  

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the skills, aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

Company Description

Weather Western Group's adventure started in the 1980s, deeply rooted in the agriculture sector. By 2005, our small team of five navigated countless changes, paving the way for our expansion into the oil and gas industry, as well as municipal services. In 2008, we boldly ventured into the utilities sector, partnering with major players like San Diego Gas & Electric. This move set the stage for further growth, and by 2018, we proudly added Pacific Gas & Electric and Southern California Edison to our esteemed list of clients.

Initially, our operations were concentrated in the western regions. However, our reputation for excellence and innovation soon led us to expand eastward. Today, we serve clients as far as New York, with a dedicated team of over 25 employees spread across multiple states. At Weather Western Group, our history is a testament to our adaptability, growth, and unwavering commitment to quality. We invite you to join us on this exciting journey and become part of a company that values its heritage while continually striving for new achievements.

Weather Western Group's adventure started in the 1980s, deeply rooted in the agriculture sector. By 2005, our small team of five navigated countless changes, paving the way for our expansion into the oil and gas industry, as well as municipal services. In 2008, we boldly ventured into the utilities sector, partnering with major players like San Diego Gas & Electric. This move set the stage for further growth, and by 2018, we proudly added Pacific Gas & Electric and Southern California Edison to our esteemed list of clients. Initially, our operations were concentrated in the western regions. However, our reputation for excellence and innovation soon led us to expand eastward. Today, we serve clients as far as New York, with a dedicated team of over 25 employees spread across multiple states. At Weather Western Group, our history is a testament to our adaptability, growth, and unwavering commitment to quality. We invite you to join us on this exciting journey and become part of a company that values its heritage while continually striving for new achievements.