Front End Developer

Meet Array; Nanaimo; Hybrid; CAD 48,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Nanaimo office

Part-time

Job summary

Meet Array in Nanaimo is seeking a Junior Front-End Developer to turn designs into functional websites. You may have a diploma, a degree, or 1–2 years of hands-on experience building sites, with a focus on learning and attention to detail.

You will work with our development and design teams to build, test, and maintain custom websites and applications for clients. Expect to gain experience across WordPress, WooCommerce, Shopify, and custom development while learning from senior teammates.

Qualifications

• Good foundational HTML/CSS knowledge with responsive design.
• Familiarity with WordPress theme/template editing and basic PHP.
• Adept at turning designs into functional UIs with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain WordPress websites and components.
• Assist with WooCommerce and Shopify development tasks.
• Develop and test interactive website features and components.
• Collaborate with designers and developers to implement designs.

Skills

HTML5

CSS3

Responsive design

Figma

WordPress

PHP basics

Attention to detail

Learning mindset

Education

Diploma or degree in Web Development

Tools

WordPress

WooCommerce

Shopify

Figma

Job description

Do you enjoy building things for the web and have an eye for design? Are you curious about how websites work and excited to keep learning? Do you like solving problems, paying attention to the details, and turning designs into functional websites?

We are looking for a Junior Front-End Developer to join our team. You may have formal training, a recent diploma or degree, or 1–2 years of hands‑on experience building websites. We’re more interested in your ability to learn, your attention to detail, and your enthusiasm for web development than in having every skill listed below.

In this role, you’ll work with our development and design teams to build, test, and maintain custom websites and web applications for a variety of clients. You’ll have opportunities to work across WordPress, WooCommerce, Shopify, and custom web development while developing your skills alongside more experienced team members.

Core Skills

• Good working knowledge of HTML5 and CSS3
• Understanding of responsive web design
• Experience working with Figma designs
• Some experience with WordPress, including editing themes and templates
• Basic understanding of PHP
• Comfortable learning new tools, technologies, and development approaches
• Strong attention to detail and an eye for design

Preferred Skills

• Custom WordPress theme development
• Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) and custom post types
• WooCommerce
• SASS/SCSS
• Ajax
• MySQL and databases
• Shopify and Liquid
• React or React Native
• Building custom solutions to solve client‑specific problems

Job Duties

• Build and maintain WordPress websites
• Assist with WooCommerce and Shopify development
• Develop and test interactive website components
• Make updates and improvements to existing websites
• Troubleshoot and solve front‑end and WordPress issues
• Work with designers and developers to bring website concepts to life
• Participate in testing, quality assurance, and website launches
• Learn and develop new technical skills as part of your role
• Contribute ideas and suggestions for improving website functionality and user experience

Compensation

Negotiable based on skills and experience, ranging from $23-27 as a starting point.

At this time we are not considering applications from out of the country, and the ideal candidate will work part‑time from our Nanaimo office, Tuesday to Thursday.

Fully remote positions are not an option for this role – applicants unable to relocate will not be considered.