BigCommerce Developer

Summary

Join BigCommerce as a skilled BigCommerce Developer to build, optimize, and maintain an eCommerce website. You will be responsible for setting up a BigCommerce account, uploading products, integrating features, optimizing product pages, discussing and proposing web design direction, implementing basic SEO, running Google ad campaigns, and maintaining the website. This role requires experience with BigCommerce API, Liquid Templating Language, front-end and back-end development, responsive design, and version control systems. You will also need to have a USB headset with noise cancellation, a working webcam, a computer with at least 1.8 GHz processor and 4GB RAM, and a main internet service speed of at least 25 Mbps. This is a remote, part-time position with a flexible schedule of 12 PM - 4 PM EST.

Requirements

• BigCommerce API: Experience with the BigCommerce API to integrate with other platforms, apps, or services
• Liquid Templating Language: Knowledge of BigCommerce’s custom templating language, Liquid, for building custom storefronts
• Basic SEO experienceExperience with front-end and back-end development: Ability to work on both the front-end (themes, UI/UX) and back-end (server, databases) of a BigCommerce store
• Responsive Design: Experience building mobile-friendly and responsive websites
• Version control systems: Familiarity with Git for source code management
• USB Headset with Noise Cancellation feature
• Working Webcam
• Computer with at least 1.8 GHz processor and at least 4GB RAM
• Main Internet Service Speed: at least 25 Mbps cable connection
• Backup Internet Service Speed: at least 10 Mbps

Responsibilities

• Build a website for him using BigCommerce
• Set up a BigCommerce account and create a new store
• Upload products on the website
• The eComemrce has pre templated design and customizable and would collaborate with client as to which design would works
• Integrate necessary features like payment gateways, shipping options, and product categories
• Add products and optimize product pages
• Discuss and propose the web design direction to Jason
• Schedule a meeting to understand Jason’s vision for the website
• Present design mockups or concepts that align with his brand and business needs
• Discuss the style (e.g., modern, minimalist), color palette, user experience, and branding elements
• Gather feedback to refine the design
• Basic SEO
• Make sure that the website is optimized for search engines, including
• Setting up title tags, meta descriptions, and header tags for products
• Ensuring product pages are optimized for keywords
• Adding alt-text to images.Creating clean URLs for product pages
• Run Google ad campaigns (discuss with client)
• Schedule a meeting with Jason to determine the target audience, budget, and goals for the campaign
• Discuss which products or services should be highlighted
• Once the strategy is agreed upon, set up Google Ads campaigns targeting relevant keywords, demographics, and locations
• Track the performance of the ads and adjust the strategy as needed
• Maintain the website, watch out for bugs
• Regularly monitor the site for any bugs or issues users might encounter
• Test the website's functionality, including links, payment processes, and forms
• Update the site with new content, promotions, or seasonal products
• Ensure regular backups are taken and security measures are in place

Benefits

• Health Insurance (HMO)
• Performance Incentives
• Job Security and Stability
• Paid Training
• Inclusive Culture
• Upskilling Opportunities
• 100% Work-From-Home
• Exceptionally Supportive Team
• Opportunities for Career Growth
• Fun Work Environment
• Holiday & Overtime Pay