Senior Front-End Web Developer View Position

Compass Creative; Ontario; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing agency in Canada is seeking a full-time Senior Web Developer to join their remote team. The role involves designing and maintaining web applications while collaborating with design and development teams, ensuring high-performance websites optimized for client satisfaction. Candidates should have over 5 years of front-end development experience and a passion for bringing engaging digital experiences to life.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a front-end developer.
• Strong portfolio showcasing coding skills.
• Experience managing hosting environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and customize themes, plugins, and modules using CMS software.
• Write and maintain scalable front-end code for marketing websites.
• Optimize applications for speed and performance.

Skills

Responsive design principles

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Git version control

Design eye

Education

Portfolio of coded work

Tools

Statamic CMS

Webflow

WordPress

Adobe XD

Job description

Are you looking for a great place to work as a full-time Web Developer? Compass Creative is an award-winning marketing agency in Grimsby, Ontario, Canada, committed to redeeming the stories we tell in the marketplace through truthful storytelling and thoughtful design. We are looking for an experienced web developer to join our team to help us create awesome online experiences for our clients' customers.

Candidates will have at least 5 years of front-end web development experience, and will bring exceptional attention to detail to an informal, friendly, creative and fun remote team. In addition to strong front-end development skills, candidates should have an eye for design and a willingness to learn new tools and technologies. We are looking for people of character, integrity, and personal responsibility - we are serious about getting things done, but don’t take ourselves too seriously in the process.

Position specification: Full-Time Senior Web Developer

Reports to: Creative Director and Principal

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Remote

Job Description

As a developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining web applications using the Statamic CMS platform. You will collaborate closely with our design and development teams to create engaging and dynamic digital experiences for our clients and internal projects. Your role will involve implementing custom themes, plugins, and modules, ensuring high performance and responsiveness across various devices and platforms. Additionally, you will troubleshoot and debug issues, optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability, and stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies.

Responsibilities

Develop and customize themes, plugins, and modules using the Statamic CMS, Webflow and WordPress

Write and maintain scalable, efficient front-end code for marketing websites, following design mock-ups

Optimize applications for speed, performance, and scalability

Implement security and data protection measures

Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues reported by users or QA teams

Maintain code integrity and organization

Provide technical guidance and support to team members

Help our Project Manager scope and estimate work

Manage hosting and domain renewals for our clients' websites

Deploy the changes by using Ploi or Deploybot

Other Responsibilities

Share expertise through code reviews, blog posts and internal presentations

Research and recommend new tools, processes and best practices

Requirements

5+ years of experience as a front-end developer

Preference to Canadian candidates

A strong portfolio of coded work

Experience using Git version control software

Experience managing hosting environments and domain configurations.

Building with CMS software such as Statamic

Working with Adobe XD files

Strong understanding of responsive design principles

Eye for design, especially typography and UI details

Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Good communication skills and attention to detail.

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Flexible working hours and remote work options.

How to apply

Email a copy of your resume and cover letter to [e-mail] along with 3 references and examples of live work (or link to public-facing Github or Code Pen account).

Only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.