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Front End Developer

Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
parental leave, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, D.C., Washington
2200 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest (Show on map)
May 28, 2026
Description

Key Responsibilities



  • Design, develop, and maintain modern, responsive, and accessible user interfaces for web applications using Vue, React, TypeScript, and related technologies
  • Translate UI/UX designs into clean, efficient, and high-quality code
  • Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and responsiveness across devices and browsers
  • Collaborate with backend developers to integrate front-end applications with RESTful APIs and GraphQL services
  • Implement and maintain state management, routing, and component architecture best practices
  • Ensure high code quality through unit testing, code reviews, and adherence to established coding standards
  • Work closely with UX/UI designers to maintain visual consistency and deliver exceptional user experiences
  • Troubleshoot and debug complex front-end issues while continuously improving application performance
  • Stay current with emerging front-end technologies, frameworks, and best practices
  • Contribute to the evolution of our design systems and component libraries


Required Qualifications



  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related technical field
  • 4+ years of professional experience as a Front End Developer
  • Strong proficiency in Vueor React, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript (ES6+)
  • Solid experience with state management libraries (Redux, Zustand, or similar)
  • Experience with responsive design, CSS-in-JS, and modern styling approaches (Tailwind CSS, Styled Components, etc.)
  • Familiarity with REST APIs, GraphQL, and asynchronous programming
  • Understanding of web accessibility standards (WCAG) and SEO best practices
  • Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD workflows
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail


    Preferred Qualifications



    • Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare industry
    • Familiarity with Nuxt, Next.js or other modern front-end frameworks
    • Knowledge of testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress)
    • Experience building data visualization dashboards or complex enterprise applications
    • Previous work with design systems or component libraries


    Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation; however, reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would impose undue hardship.

    The total compensation package for this position will also include incentive compensation and benefits such as health insurance, unlimited paid time off, parental leave, a 401k matching program, and other benefits to its employees.

    We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    If you reside in a state or locality with enacted pay transparency laws, you are entitled to request and receive additional details regarding compensation and benefits. For assistance, please contact us at 202-524-8238 between 8:00 AM and 5:30 PM ET, Monday through Friday.

    Qualifications
    Education
    Bachelors (required)
    Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

    This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
    For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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