Web Developer

Confidential; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Web Developer in Toronto, Canada, responsible for maintaining and enhancing online storefronts. The role involves optimizing site performance, collaborating closely with marketing teams, and implementing A/B tests based on industry best practices. The ideal candidate will have experience with Shopify, troubleshooting skills, and a familiarity with integrating third-party tools. This position allows for significant impact on site features and user experience on e-commerce platforms.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in maintaining e-commerce websites and troubleshooting.
• Experience in A/B testing for conversion rate optimization.
• Comfortability with integrating third-party tools and platforms.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance online storefronts and ensure optimal site performance.
• Collaborate with marketing teams and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Implement best practices for e-commerce and optimize website responsiveness.

Skills

Shopify (Admin platform)

Shopify Liquid

Git/Github

Quality Assurance skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or related field

Job description

The Web Developer is responsible for maintaining and enhancing online storefronts across various regions, ensuring optimal site performance, and integrating new features. The role involves close collaboration with marketing teams, troubleshooting technical issues, and implementing best practices for e-commerce experiences.

Core Focus Areas

Website Management

• Publish and manage website features across all storefronts, maintaining site infrastructure and ensuring a consistent, high-quality shopping experience in each market.
• Prioritize and troubleshoot bugs that impact customer shopping and checkout experiences.
• Build and maintain custom Shopify apps to support business requirements across the storefront ecosystem.

Conversion Rate Optimization

• Develop and launch A/B tests for conversion rate optimization based on marketing department strategies.
• Conduct QA testing to ensure new features are error-free before deployment.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and new technologies for e-commerce platforms.
• Implement new features efficiently to maximize return on investment.

Integration Assistance

• Collaborate with team members on integrating third‑party tools and platforms, ensuring technical compatibility and functionality.

Responsive Design Optimization

• Optimize website responsiveness for various devices, focusing on mobile‑first design principles.
• Advocate for user experience enhancements based on device usage data.

Ongoing Work & Impact

• Leading the development and maintenance of critical website features like product customization for an enhanced onsite experience.
• Collaborating on market expansion strategies by launching new stores and optimizing existing ones.
• Prior experience at a DTC (Direct‑to‑Consumer) company, preferably in a web development role.
• Demonstrated proficiency in integrating and troubleshooting third‑party tools and platforms within an e‑commerce environment.
• Familiarity with marketing tech stack integration and analytics tools for data‑driven decision‑making and optimization.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or related field is nice to have but not a requirement.

Tools & Technical Environment

• Experience with Shopify (Admin platform) and Shopify Liquid for e‑commerce site management.
• Git/Github for version control and collaborative development.
• Quality Assurance (QA) skills to ensure error‑free deployment of new features.