Front-End Developer, Shopify eCommerce (8-month Contract)
About The Position
At Saje Natural Wellness, we're nature's original farmacy, blending the superpower of plants so you can remedy real life, naturally. And like nature, we're continually growing! As we continue to build our team, we're seeking talented people to join us: in our stores, support offices, and distribution centres. We are a purpose-driven, people-first organization where collaboration, innovation and entrepreneurial mindsets thrive. We look for individuals who have drive and warmth, agility, and passion, and keep customer experience at the centre of everything they do. At Saje, you’ll connect with a dynamic community and make a positive impact. Join our team and grow your career, alongside the most talented, hard working, and kind-hearted people out there. Reporting to the Product Manager, eCommerce, the Front-End Developer is responsible for supporting the ideation, solutioning and implementation of the Saje website enhancements as well as maintaining and optimizing existing projects for Saje.com/Saje.ca. The Front-End Developer will focus on building the best customer experience online with our eCommerce team. The ideal candidate values integrity and is a proponent of new technology and methodology. The Front-End Developer needs to be not only tech savvy, but also a people-person who is approachable. The ideal candidate will take ownership, show initiative and is performance driven. All Saje Team Members are responsible for contributing to Saje’s culture and maintaining a positive environment for themselves and their peers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as computer science, software & systems design, engineering, or commensurate experience.
- 3 years of experience developing on Shopify Plus.
- Required: HTML5/CSS, JavaScript ES6, Liquid (Shopify), Tailwind CSS, Shopify GraphQL, Admin storefront APIs.
- Experience with the implementation and integration with ad networks (GTM experience a plus).
- Familiarity developing for mobile web devices and responsive design.
- Experience with Version Control Systems (Git).
- Ability to communicate status/problems to team members and non-technical managers effectively.
- The ability to handle multiple projects at once.
- The ability to meet tight deadlines.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in UX/UI, API integration, performance/speed optimization, SEO optimization an asset.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical support within an agile, cross-functional team to deliver compelling digital products and services while continuously incorporating feedback to refine and improve site features.
- Support development of Saje’s Shopify Plus theme through the deployment of quality, scalable Liquid and JavaScript code that delivers value to our customers.
- Translate project goals and product roadmaps into organized technical tasks.
- Collaborate with team members on providing modern cost-effective solutions to business needs.
- Support the full lifecycle of front-end eCommerce theme development, from evaluating new solutions to releasing production-ready features.
- Contribute to the long-term eCommerce strategy by conducting research, sharing new capabilities and industry best practices with colleagues, and supporting data-led proof-of-concept pilots.
- Collaborate with UX to proactively audit the website to identify enhancements and technical solutions that drive improvements to our core website KPIs.
- Provide technical perspective on development of digital solutions that complement long-term vision of platform advising on technical abilities/limitations, while maintaining standards for performance, reliability, quality, and security.
- Develop and collaborate on content management workflows and functionality that allows other teams to deploy content quickly across multiple geographies and languages.
- Support the organic ranking of our websites through implementation of SEO best practices and strategy in how new features are coded.
- Execute work detailed in agile sprints on time and with excellence.
- Create and maintain supporting documentation.
- Commit to continuous learning of Shopify Plus platform, Shopify Functions, and app ecosystem and staying on pace with latest developments and opportunities for how to move the business forward.
- Provide support to other developers (internal and external), helping to improve processes and positively contribute to deliverables.
- Shape Saje’s culture, and the team’s, through continuous improvement, streamlining processes, and working productively across department boundaries.
Benefits
- A hybrid way of working
- Flexible work hours based on business needs
- Wellness days to ensure you're taking care of your mental and physical health
- Health benefits - comprehensive health, vision, and dental packages
- Paid sick days
- Generous product discount
- Full onboarding plan and onboarding buddy to help you settle in
- Employee Assistance Program - 24/7 support, resources, and information available to you and your family
- Paid time off to ensure you're resting & recharging
- Product training to help you learn about the benefits and efficacy of our 100% natural products to support your own wellness journey
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
