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This article is brought to you byDatawrapper , a data visualization tool for creatingcharts ,maps , andtables . Datawrapper’s mission is tohelp the world create better visualizations . We provide an easy-to-use, free online tool to create charts, maps, and tables. It’s used by thousands of people every day, among them brands likeThe New York Times ,Quartz , andFiveThirtyEight . We strive to makebest-practice data visualizationavailable to everybody. To do that, we’re looking for a talented new team member that can help us build the next generation of data visualization features: We’re looking for aSenior Data Visualization Developerto join our product development team, 4-5 days a week. We’re looking for someone with multi-year practical experience in buildingweb-based interactive data visualizationsas well as a solid background ininformation visualizationtheory. A basic background in cartography is a plus. You are fit for the job if you are experienced with using: SVGandCanvasAPIs, TheD3.jsvisualization framework, and Svelte 3 , Vue, React, or a similar reactive framework. Your theoretical background should ideally include: A strongcomputer science background(including common algorithms, complex data structures, etc.), Ainformation visualization background(including visual perception, cognition, gestalt principles), and A basic foundation inlinear algebra and computational geometry . We welcome applicants with an innovative and open mindset who can prototype ideas quickly. You can join remotely (in the time zones around Berlin, so GMT, CET or EET) or get a desk in our Berlin office. What you'll be working onThis role will particularly focus onfront-end data visualization rendering and display.That includes building new visualization types, extending the customization options of our existing visualizations, and building reusable components for different needs. What is Datawrapper?Datawrapper enables people worldwide to build great charts, maps, and tables. We’re used by: Media and news publicationslike The New York Times, The Washington Post, FiveThirtyEight, and Quartz, Financial institutionslike Fitch Ratings and Moody’s, Governmental institutions and NGOslike the United Nations, the European Commission, and the World Economic Forum, Cities and municipalitieslike Madrid, London, and New York City, And many more, including statistical offices, market research firms, and design agencies. We’re a team of 17 people, mostly developers and designers. Many of us have a background in journalism — and all of us are excited about visualizing data. What to expect from working at DatawrapperA happy work life! Datawrapper team members appreciate a shared feeling of doing meaningful work, a high degree of freedom, their helpful coworkers, and a nice work environment. Growth, development, and personal initiative.We’re a small startup, which means there are lots of opportunities to grow and learn. If you’ve got an idea and the drive to make it happen, we welcome it. Few meetings.We try to keep meetings infrequent and short. Instead, we believe in written discussions, good meeting preparation, and short 1:1 check-ins. Competitive compensation and benefits , including 30 days of paid vacation, a 2000 euro education budget, and the latest and greatest hardware of your choice. How to applyDoes all of this sound like something you’d like to do? Great! Send alongyour CVand tell us about yourprevious experienceand how you thinkit makes you a good fit for this role . → Send it all to the subject line "Senior Data Visualization Developer" We hope you apply, especially if you’re from a group that’s underrepresented in our office. We’re looking forward to hearing from you! – David, Gregor, and the Datawrapper team October 15th, 2024 by Lisa Charlotte Muth#J-18808-Ljbffr