Shopify Web Developer

Firefly Digital (www.fireflydigital.co.nz) is on the lookout for a web developer who will support our website development projects. The idea candidate must be well mastered in front-end and back-end languages.

This role will mainly be responsible for building ecommerce websites via Shopify. We will also be looking to build non-ecommerce websites (basic template websites) through open source platform Silverstripe (https://www.silverstripe.com/) but experience here is not as must and we are happy for you to learn on the job.

We are looking for skills in html/css, liquid, javascript, jquery, java, xml. Experience developing for websites, mobile sites and applications or custom code is desirable with an emphasis on responsive design. Attention to detail and a commitment to web standards is a must.
We are a digital marketing performance agency, and therefore our websites must perform to drive leads and sales for our clients. We are looking for a website developer with a flare for marketing in today’s day and age.

This role will be responsible for developing new programs and features, as well as maintaining code via Shopify store, Responsibilities:

Be our resident Shopify expert
Construct design solutions with the e-commerce team with a focus on improving website usability by building out custom Shopify themes and/or modify pre-existing themes
Skilled in Javascript, html, css jquery, java, .Net, xml.
Able to create website from PSDs
Implementing third-party solutions & apps.
Want to learn to build on the Silverstripe platform.

Experience developing front-end web applications that perform well on all devices using modern languages and frameworks.
Managing our site codebase & ensure that all code on the site is in use or removed.
Ensuring consistently excellent performance on all major devices/browsers, including fast load times & bug-free core functionality.

Work with e-commerce stakeholders to scope new requests, plan and implement those requests on a priority basis
Working closely with the team to ensure practicality & function of designs.
Work with the Ecommerce team to implement seo/cro best practices on shopify sites.
Qualifications:

Extensive knowledge of Shopify platform, minimum 2−3 years Shopify experience
Experience working with a mobile-first approach.

Fluency in common web development languages, including HTML5, Liquid, CSS3 and JavaScript/jQuery frameworks (MongoDB, Express, React, and Node.js)
Experience developing front-end web applications that perform well on all devices using modern languages & frameworks.
Experience with Shopify liquid and scripts.
Experience building Shopify apps, custom applications and third-party API.

Experience in Web Design
Want to learn to build websites on Silverstripe platform.
You have strong communication skills.
You excel working in a remote, telecommuting environment, meaning you’re autonomous, self-driven, responsive, transparent, and self-organized.

Must be willing to work across some of the New Zealand Time Zone (an overlap so we can do shared meetings together)
Benefits:

100% Remote Work
International agency with strong brands under their portfolio
Room to grow with the company
Kindly submit your applications here: https://bit.ly/FireflySH3dpBtiL