Web Developer | Ecommerce

Miva, Inc.

40d•Remote

About The Position

Miva is seeking a full-stack Web Developer with strong solution engineering skills and extensive ecommerce experience to join their Professional Services team. This role involves building high-performance ecommerce experiences on the Miva platform using fundamental web technologies, enhanced by modern AI tooling. It is a client-facing delivery role, requiring close collaboration with Product Managers, UX Designers, and other delivery team members to translate business requirements into effective solutions within defined scopes and timelines. The Web Developer will act as a technical liaison, communicating complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements

3+ years of professional web development experience (1+ year in ecommerce)
Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and vanilla JavaScript (ES6+)
Advanced mastery of AI coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code) integrated into daily development workflows to accelerate output without sacrificing underlying code quality or engineering fundamentals
Ability to write CSS that works across browsers without relying on CSS-in-JS libraries
Experience building API integrations (REST and/or SOAP)
Working knowledge of PHP and SQL-based databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL)
Strong understanding of DOM manipulation without relying on libraries
Experience with Git-based workflows, including experience with AI-enhanced pull request generation, merge conflict resolution, and automated commit messaging
Solid grasp of performance optimization, SEO, and accessibility (WCAG)
Ability to manage multiple projects in a client-facing delivery environment
Strong communication skills in a remote, collaborative setting

Nice To Haves

Experience with platforms like Miva, Shopify, BigCommerce, or Magento
Familiarity with ERPs/CRMs (NetSuite, Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.)
Experience with build tools (Webpack or similar) and modern PHP frameworks (Laravel) with a focus on MVC design patterns, RESTful API development, and scalable backend architecture
Experience using containerization or local development tooling such as Docker
Agency or Professional Services experience
Experience building AI automation scripts, leveraging LLM APIs directly, or integrating AI agents into CI/CD deployment pipelines and testing workflows

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain ecommerce storefronts using HTML5, CSS3, and modern vanilla JavaScript (ES6+) within Miva’s templating environment.
Write efficient server-side logic using Miva Template Language (MVT) to power dynamic content.
Build and support integrations with external systems (REST/SOAP APIs, ERPs, CRMs, payment, shipping, analytics, and marketing tools).
Act as the technical bridge between client storefronts and their broader business ecosystem.
Troubleshoot and resolve frontend, backend, and configuration issues across platforms.
Optimize performance, SEO, accessibility, and conversion (Core Web Vitals, GA4, GTM, etc.).
Implement merchandising strategies, personalization, promotions, and optimized purchase flows.
Ensure cross-browser/device compatibility with a mobile-first approach.
Collaborate with Product Managers, UX Designers, and delivery teams to execute within scope and timelines.
Communicate clearly with clients, translating technical concepts into actionable insights.
Use AI tools for rapid prototyping, first-pass code generation, and workflow automation.
Accelerate integrations, data transformations, and repetitive development tasks with AI assistance.
Leverage AI for documentation, code reviews, testing, and performance optimization.
Maintain high code quality while using AI as a force multiplier—not a crutch.