Web Developer

Summary

Join our team as a Web Developer and build and maintain dynamic, user-friendly websites, focusing on e-commerce platforms like Shopify and Webflow. You will develop, test, and deploy responsive websites and web applications, ensuring optimal performance and scalability. Collaboration with marketing and design teams is crucial for enhancing the company's digital presence. This role requires strong technical skills, creative problem-solving, and a commitment to staying current with industry trends. The position is remote, based in the UK time zone, and requires 40 hours per week.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Web Developer, with a strong portfolio of completed web projects
• Proficiency in web development languages and frameworks, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP or Python
• Expertise in CMS platforms like WordPress, Shopify, or Webflow
• Experience building Shopify stores and knowledge of Shopify Liquid is required
• Strong understanding of SEO principles, web standards, and best practices
• Familiarity with version control tools like Git and deployment workflows
• Experience integrating and managing APIs, payment gateways, and other third-party tools

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy responsive websites and web applications that align with business goals
• Build and customize Shopify stores using Shopify Liquid, ensuring they meet client specifications and provide an excellent user experience
• Ensure optimal performance, speed, and scalability across devices and browsers
• Regularly maintain, update, and optimize websites for functionality and SEO performance
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code using programming languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js
• Implement APIs and third-party integrations to enhance website functionality
• Work closely with designers to translate mockups, wireframes, and prototypes into functional websites
• Collaborate with marketing teams to implement tracking tools like Google Analytics and ensure campaign effectiveness
• Diagnose and resolve website issues, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum user experience
• Perform regular quality assurance tests to identify and fix bugs
• Stay current on industry trends, technologies, and best practices to suggest and implement innovative features
• Recommend enhancements to improve website performance, accessibility, and user experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of e-commerce platforms like Shopify or WooCommerce is a strong advantage
• Familiarity with frontend libraries (e.g., React or Angular) and backend frameworks (e.g., Node.js, Laravel)
• Experience with graphic design tools such as Adobe XD, Figma, or Sketch to collaborate with designers
• Basic knowledge of database management (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB)
• Experience in optimizing website performance, including image compression, lazy loading, and caching techniques