Job description
About Urban SDK
Urban SDK is shaping the Future of Smart Cities. We are pioneers in geospatial AI technology, providing public leaders with insights and automation for mission-critical decisions. We equip critical public services with geospatial AI, enabling precise, data-driven decisions with efficiency and confidence.
Our Commitment to People
We are committed to aligning business growth with professional outcomes for every employee. Our commitment has been recognized by Jacksonville Business Journal and Will Reed as a noted Best Places to Work.
About the role
We are hiring a Senior Front End Engineer to lead the development of rich, interactive web applications built with React, Chakra UI, Mapbox, and modern data visualization using Plotly and ApexCharts. You will play a key role in shaping the user experience for data-heavy products, translating complex datasets into intuitive, high-performance interfaces.
Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain complex front-end applications using React
Create accessible, responsive UI components using Chakra UI
Implement interactive map-based experiences using Mapbox GL JS
Build interactive data visualizations and dashboards using Plotly and ApexCharts
Optimize performance for large datasets, maps, and real-time updates
Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to define and deliver features
Establish and enforce front-end best practices (architecture, testing, accessibility, performance)
Lead code reviews and mentor other engineers
Contribute to technical planning and architectural decisions
Ensure cross-browser compatibility and responsive behavior
Required Qualifications
5+ years of professional front-end development experience
Strong expertise in JavaScript (ES6+) and TypeScript
Deep experience with React and modern React patterns (hooks, context, memoization)
Production experience with Chakra UI or similar component libraries
Hands-on experience with Mapbox (layers, sources, interactions, performance tuning)
Experience building data visualizations using Plotly and/or ApexCharts
Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, responsive design, and accessibility (WCAG)
Experience consuming REST and/or GraphQL APIs
Strong debugging, performance optimization, and problem-solving skills
Nice to Have
Experience with Next.js or similar React frameworks
Familiarity with geospatial concepts (GeoJSON, projections, tilesets)
Experience working with large or real-time datasets
Knowledge of front-end testing tools (Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress)
Experience in data, analytics, mapping, or visualization-heavy products
Prior experience leading projects or acting as a technical owner
Compensation
Location: Jacksonville, FL (Town Center Area) or Remote
Type: Full-time
Reports to: Director of Engineering
Salary Based on Experience
Annual Bonus
Medical, Vision, Dental, 401(k)
21 Days Vacation
Office Lunch provided Daily
Originally posted on Himalayas
Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.