Shopify Front End Developer

Project description

Experienced Custom theme Shopify Front End Developer: We need an amazing front-end developer to bring our creative – and sometimes challenging – designs to life. Your skills should be more than about speed. What we’re looking for is someone who’s strategic and can think through the overall design to anticipate future needs. - Build reusable code and libraries for future use - Implement and maintain eCommerce sites - Optimize application for maximum speed and scalability - Collaborate with internal teams and client teams - Decipher technical documentation for APIs​,​ eCommerce systems​,​ open source projects​,​ etc. - Clearly communicate recommended solutions to team members and clients both verbally and in written documentation - Provide leading-edge technical solutions - Rigorously educate yourself with the latest development techniques and best practices - Implement new eCommerce digital technologies or development techniques that help to - Meet client goals and business objectives - Collaborate internally to continue to improve process and company growth goals - Translate requirements and mockups into fully functioning eCommerce sites using HTML​/​CSS​/​Liquid​/​JS Table Stakes - 2+ years of experience in front-end development for the web - Possess strong technical and design skills including HTML5​,​ CSS3​,​ JavaScript - Basic understanding of server-side CSS pre-processing platforms​,​ such as SASS and LESS - Proficient understanding of client-side scripting and Javascript frameworks - A desire for continued education and enjoys keeping up with tech industry trends and learning new technologies - Proficient understanding of code versioning tools​,​ such as Git - Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around them - Good understanding of SEO principles and ensuring that application will adhere to them - Ability to collaborate effectively and communicate clearly​,​ especially in dealing with non-technical team members and​/​or clients - Creative problem-solver and out-of-the-box thinker - Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced work environment - Excellent time management​,​ problem-solving​,​ teamwork​,​ and communication skills Extra Credit - Big Plus Experience with Shopify Plus or Shopify - Big Plus Experience working with other eCommerce platforms (Magento​,​ etc.) - Big Plus Understanding of conversion rate optimization or data-driven product development (analytics​,​ a​/​b testing​,​ etc.) - Big Plus Versed in agile development and best practices Can you bring the “Human” Factor? - You offer help before someone has to ask. - You're not afraid to tell a joke (even if it’s a bad one.) - You ask “why?” - You want to help build a better company because it is good for you and the person sitting next to you. - You strive to find the opportunity in every obstacle. - You smile​,​ even frown at times​,​ laugh​,​ & try hard! You're Going to Love This - A Mac-based office; state of the art MacBook Pros and Cinema Displays at every desk - Complex​,​ challenging projects and incredible clients that inspire out of the box thinking - An accommodating​,​ collaborative​,​ and open environment in which culture and personality is valued and respected. - Involvement and input into every phase of a project - Competitive wages - Healthcare including dental​,​ vision​,​ and life. - We offer a 3% match on our IRA plan - Paid time off - Profit-based bonuses - Varied continuing education to build on professional and personal skills - Healthy Snack supply from SnackNation