Web Developer

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Meteorological web developer for the University of Wisconsin-Madison expanding the Wisconet website and app. Collaborating with scientists to improve accessibility of weather and soil data.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeMadison • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $75,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in web application development using React and Tailwind CSS, with a strong focus on creating data visualizations and integrating APIs. Proficient in user-centered design principles and monitoring website performance to enhance user experience.

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React DevelopmentTailwind CSSData VisualizationRESTful APIsUser-Centered Design

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Hard Skills

Web Application DevelopmentData Visualization TechniquesFrontend Mapping ToolsDatabase IntegrationWebsite Performance Optimization

Soft Skills

ConsultationProblem SolvingStakeholder Communication

Tools & Technologies

MapBoxRechartsD3HighCharts

Industry Keywords

Environmental Measurement NetworkWebsite StrategyOpen Source ProductsCommercial ProductsUser Experience (UX)

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

D3.jsOpen SourceReact

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serves as a subject matter expert, consultant, and main point of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding website and application options, design, maintenance, and support
Investigates, resolves, and recommends solutions to website problems and performance issues such as speed of access
Contributes to website strategy and recommends changes to leadership
Monitors website use and trends, status of projects, and reviews work for completion/quality
Evaluates and implements open source and commercial products to meet project needs
Designs, develops, and deploys web applications and integrate databases based on relevant website coding scripts

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 18 months building web applications using React and Tailwind CSS for a mesonet or other environmental measurement network
At least 18 months experience creating weather and environmental data visualizations
Experience with RESTful APIs and other data acquisition techniques to retrieve data from providers
Experience with frontend mapping tools like MapBox
Experience with frontend data visualization tools such as Recharts, D3, or HighCharts
Knowledge of user-experience (UX) and user-centered design

Benefits

Comp & perks

generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off
competitive insurances and savings accounts
retirement benefits