Shopify/BigCommerce Developer

Employment Type: Full time, independent contractor
Work Model: Remote
Work Hours: US work hours

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled BigCommerce Developer to join our e-commerce team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality e-commerce solutions on the BigCommerce platform. This role requires a strong understanding of front-end and back-end development, BigCommerce APIs, and best practices for performance and scalability.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, customize, and maintain BigCommerce stores using the Stencil framework, HTML, CSS (SCSS/SASS), and JavaScript.
Integrate third-party applications, services, and APIs to enhance store functionality (e.g., payment gateways, shipping providers, PIM systems).
Troubleshoot and resolve complex platform issues, bugs, and performance bottlenecks.
Collaborate with design and marketing teams to implement seamless user experiences and optimize conversion rates.
Ensure all development is mobile-responsive, cross-browser compatible, and adheres to accessibility standards.
Manage source code using Git and participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and stability.
Stay up-to-date with the latest BigCommerce features, updates, and e-commerce industry trends.

Required Qualifications

Experience

Professional experience in web development, and some dedicated to BigCommerce development.

BigCommerce Expertise

Deep proficiency with the BigCommerce platform, including:
- BigCommerce Stencil CLI and theme development.
- Custom development using BigCommerce Storefront and Catalog APIs.
- Working knowledge of BigCommerce theme ecosystem and configuration.

Technical Skills

Expertise in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+).
Experience with pre-processors (SASS/SCSS) and modern front-end build tools (e.g., Webpack, Grunt).
Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git.
Familiarity with analytics and tracking tools.
Ability to work independently and own end-to-end theme architecture.

Problem-Solving

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
Comfortable working in a cross-time-zone environment.
Remote role with structured hours that align with U.S Mountain Time, supporting both focus and collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Headless Commerce architecture (e.g., Next.js, React, or Vue.js) in combination with BigCommerce.
Familiarity with server-side languages (e.g., PHP, Node.js) for custom application development.
Understanding of SEO principles and performance optimization techniques for e-commerce sites.
BigCommerce Certified Developer status.

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