This article is brought to you by

Datawrapper , a data visualization tool for creating

charts ,

maps , and

tables .Datawrapper’s mission is to

help 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 like

The New York Times ,

Quartz , and

FiveThirtyEight .We strive to make

best-practice data visualization

available 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 a

Senior Data Visualization Developer

to join our product development team, 4-5 days a week.We’re looking for someone with multi-year practical experience in building

web-based interactive data visualizations

as well as a solid background in

information visualization

theory. A basic background in cartography is a plus.You are fit for the job if you are experienced with using:SVG

and

Canvas

APIs,The

D3.js

visualization framework, andSvelte 3 , Vue, React, or a similar reactive framework.Your theoretical background should ideally include:A strong

computer science background

(including common algorithms, complex data structures, etc.),A

information visualization background

(including visual perception, cognition, gestalt principles), andA basic foundation in

linear 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 on

This role will particularly focus on

front-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 publications

like The New York Times, The Washington Post, FiveThirtyEight, and Quartz,Financial institutions

like Fitch Ratings and Moody’s,Governmental institutions and NGOs

like the United Nations, the European Commission, and the World Economic Forum,Cities and municipalities

like 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 Datawrapper

A 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 apply

Does all of this sound like something you’d like to do? Great!Send along

your CV

and tell us about your

previous experience

and how you think

it makes you a good fit for this role .? Send it all to jobs@datawrapper.de

with 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 teamOctober 15th, 2024 by Lisa Charlotte Muth

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