Data Visualization Lead

Role: Data Visualization Lead
Location Philadelphia, PA, OR Remote in the US
Duration: 6-12+ Months Contract
Must have Skills
Skill 1 7Yrs of Exp Deck.gl, React,
Skill 2 7Yrs of Exp JavaScript, HTML/CSS,
Skill 3 5Yrs of Exp SQL
Good To have Skills
Skill 1 3 Yrs of Exp Carto,
Skill 2 3 Yrs of Exp JSON,
Skill 3 3 Yrs of Exp API,
Skill 4 3 Yrs of Exp - CI/CD, Java
Mandatory Skills: Deck.gl, React, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, SQL
Optional Skills Carto, JSON, API, CI/CD, Java
Job Description We are seeking an experienced Data Visualization Lead to design and build advanced, interactive visualizations that translate complex datasets into compelling insights. This role demands a deep understanding of React and Deck.gl, along with strong UI/UX sensibilities and a collaborative, leadership-oriented mindset. You'll lead a small team of developers and work closely with data scientists, engineers, and product managers to shape data-driven user experiences.
Key Responsibilities
Design, architect, and develop high-performance, interactive data visualizations using React, Deck.gl, and supporting technologies
Lead a team of visualization engineers, providing technical guidance, code reviews, and mentorship.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into effective visual storytelling.
Optimize rendering performance for large-scale geospatial and temporal datasets.
Ensure visualizations are accessible, intuitive, and responsive across devices.
Maintain a scalable visualization codebase, implementing best practices in testing, performance, and maintainability.
Stay current on trends in data visualization and front-end technologies to guide the team's innovation.

Required Qualifications
8+ years of experience in front-end development, with at least 2 years focused on data visualization.
Proficiency in React.js and Deck.gl (including Layers, Views, and integration with Carto).
Strong understanding of JavaScript (ES6+), HTML/CSS, and rendering pipelines (WebGL, Canvas).
Experience with data manipulation libraries (e.g., D3.js, Lodash) and working with APIs or large datasets.
Familiarity with geospatial data formats (GeoJSON, TopoJSON, tilesets) and coordinate systems.
Experience leading engineering projects or small teams.
Excellent communication and visual storytelling skills.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with design systems, Figma, or Storybook.
Background in geographic information systems (GIS) or urban data.
Familiarity with state management (e.g., Redux, Zustand) and build tools (Vite, Webpack).
Knowledge of performance profiling and optimization tools.
Prior experience in a fast-paced agile environment.