BigCommerce Developer

As a BigCommerce Front-End Developer, you will spearhead the development and upkeep of our BigCommerce-based e-commerce platform. You’ll work closely with diverse teams to conceptualize, execute, and integrate novel features, refine current functionalities, and guarantee the scalability and efficiency of our e-commerce solution. If you are passionate about creating seamless, user-friendly web experiences, we want to hear from you. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and customize BigCommerce themes.
• Utilize BigCommerce Page Builder for effective website development.
• Implement advanced HTML and CSS practices, ensuring semantic accuracy and best practices.
• Write and maintain JavaScript (ES6+) and JQuery code for responsive and interactive web applications.
• Collaborate with team members and clients, ensuring clear communication and efficient project execution.
• Apply progressive enhancement, responsive design, and accessibility standards in all projects.
• Integrate third-party services and APIs, including GraphQL and REST APIs.
• Maintain e-commerce best practices to optimize user experience and performance.
• Perform estimations, prioritize tasks, and manage project timelines effectively.
• Take ownership of project deliverables, ensuring high quality and timely completion.

Requirements:

• HTML/CSS3
• JavaScript/Frameworks and Libraries: React.js or Vue.js, jQuery
• Stencil Framework — BigCommerce uses Stencil as its framework to create and customize themes
• Storefront API: Familiarity with this API allows advanced customization of the store, interacting with product data, carts, customers, among others
• GraphQL: BigCommerce offers a GraphQL API that makes it easy to query data. Understanding how to build and run queries and mutations is a plus
• BigCommerce Widgets and Snippets: Using predefined widgets and creating custom snippets for specific functionality in the store
• Version Control (Git): Essential for collaborating in teams and managing code changes
• CSS Preprocessors: Knowledge of SASS or LESS to write more modular and maintainable CSS
• Task Runners and Module Bundlers: Familiarity with tools such as Webpack, Gulp or Grunt to automate development tasks and optimize code
• Web Performance Optimization
• Web Accessibility

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with payment services and providers.
• Experience with multi-language stores and internationalization (i18n).
• Familiarity with Google Maps API and integration.
• Experience with headless storefronts.
• Knowledge of modern front-end libraries and frameworks such as React or Vue.
• Experience with CI/CD processes.

Why Join Us:

• Work in a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Engage with challenging projects that drive professional growth.
• Be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to excellence in e-commerce.