Web developer

This is Gain Ltd; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital optimization agency in Metro Vancouver is seeking an advanced developer with strong skills in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. This role involves supporting A/B testing projects and developing client web stacks. Ideal candidates will have experience in both front-end and back-end technologies, including Node and PHP. The position offers a hybrid work environment, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package including health coverage and wellness programs.

Benefits

3 weeks of paid time off

Work from anywhere for 20 business days

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with front end technologies: JavaScript, HTML, CSS.
• 3+ years of experience with back end technologies: Node, Express, PHP, Laravel.
• Experience with DOM manipulation.

Responsibilities

• Support Conversion’s A/B testing projects by developing across the entire client web stack.
• Provide client & server side development services across multiple projects.
• Conduct final reviews to ensure code standards are followed.

Skills

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

Node

Express

PHP

Laravel

React

Angular

VueJS

Education

Post secondary school degree in Computer Science

Tools

GitHub

Bitbucket

CLI tools

Webpack

Vite

Job description

Welcome to Gain Conversion!

Gain is a creative-led, insight-driven company that blends data, tech and creativity. We believe the best ideas emerge where intelligence and creativity unite, where insight sparks imagination, and where innovation turns possibility into progress. We are explorers of new frontiers, shaping bold strategies that move people, brands, and businesses forward. Individually and together, our specialist teams provide the vision, data, and confidence brands and organizations need to make braver, more impactful decisions.

At Conversion, we’re a team of global CRO experts who help brands optimize their digital ecosystems, websites, platforms, and customer experiences to drive real, measurable growth. We intend to prove that evidence-based decisions get the best results, and our people and unique culture are the fuel. As a certified Great Place to Work®, we support each other fully, without ego or drama, and stay focused on what’s best for our clients and each other. We’re proud to be an inclusive company where people can bring their whole selves to work. Our values—GRIT, REAL, MAVERICK, CURIOSITY, and INTEGRITY—are at the core of everything we do. Here, you’ll work with talented, passionate people who challenge you to do your best every day.

If this sounds like an adventure you’d like to be part of- then keep reading and apply below!

The Role

As an advanced developer with solid, pixel-perfect HTML/CSS skills, you will be responsible for supporting our clients’ experimentation activities by building test variations, and providing split testing and web analytics technical implementation with the support of the Web Development Manager.

Who You Are

• Technologically savvy, always meeting and exceeding high standards of accuracy and quality
• Capable of working within established systems, standards and procedures
• Able to identify technical problems and develop sound, carefully thought-out solutions
• A firm, factual communicator, able to complete quick decisions in response to changing conditions

The ideal candidate has the following qualifications, but we\'re looking for the right candidate so don\'t be shy if you don\'t check every box

• Post secondary school degree, preferably in Computer Science.
• 3+ years with front end technologies: JavaScript, HTML, CSS.
• 3+ years with back end technologies: Node, Express, PHP and Laravel
• Experience with DOM manipulation
• Experience with Command Line Interface (CLI) tools
• Experience with JavaScript build tools such as Webpack, Vite
• Experience with version control such as Github, Bitbucket
• Knowledge on front end frameworks: React, Angular, VueJS
• An Agile/Scrum and test-driven developer with 3+ years of experience in an agency or startup environment.
• Strong problem solving skills, able to take on new challenges and new services

Nice to haves

• Knowledge on AB testing tools such as Optimizely, VWO, Adobe Target, Kameleoon
• Knowledge on analytic tools such as Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Adobe Analytics
• Experience with building web applications.
• Experience with DevOps using AWS
• Experience with AI and LLM
• Experience with Jira

Responsibilities

• Support Conversion’s A/B testing projects by developing across the entire client web stack from front-end to back-end services.
• Provide client & server side development services across multiple projects
• Oversee and conduct final reviews to ensure experiments design are being followed and follow coding standard and practices
• Handle other ad-hoc requests and support the Delivery team
• Maintain and update internal tools and applications using Javascript frameworks such as Vue, React, etc, and server side programming languages such as PHP/Laravel, Node/Express, etc
• Understand how RESTful Services and API works, how to debug and how to implement it into AB testing platform
• Perform basic and advance github commands and be able to complete day-to-day requirements for building experiments.
• Staying up to date with releases and updates from A/B testing tools such as Optimizely Client-side, Optimizely Server-side, VWO, Adobe Target, etc. that would impact how the Development Team works with clients.
• Perform a technical evaluation to determine if the testing scripts will impact on any existing coding.
• Provide ongoing leadership and mentorship to Conversion’s development team to support continuous skill development.
• Support internal project management for the Development Team, including maintaining CLI, template code, library, etc.
• Working with team leads to provide technical input and support, as needed
• Support Delivery team in weekly call to answer any technical issue from clients
• Support Conversions Marketing team by participating in webinars and other various marketing projects, as needed.
• Working as a member of a larger team and collaborating effectively with others in your function (developers) as well as cross functionally (designers, project managers, consultants, and clients) to support each other, achieve the best outcomes, and win as a team

• Hybrid work environment + a home office allowance
• 3 weeks of paid time off to start
• Work from anywhere in the world up to 20 business days or 4 weeks per year! We want you to build a life and a career at the same time.
• Wellness time, health + dental coverage, health spending account, and wellness spending account so that you can prioritize YOU.
• Dog friendly office, because our furry friends are part of the team too.
• Office gym membership
• Reward + recognition programs to recognize your team (and be recognized) for all that we do
• Work at a certified Great Place to Work®

Conversion believes that diversity and inclusivity make our teams better, so it is our priority to create an equitable and inclusive workplace where our goals, initiatives, and commitments to action are shaped and strengthened by our team’s voices. Integrity, one of our core values, is about doing what’s best for each other. We take this seriously, and we always strive to do the right thing for everyone who crosses paths with Conversion.

Pay range - The typical hiring range for this role is $65,000 - $75,000 annually. This range reflects our commitment to our compensation philosophy, internal equity, and comes with a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Base pay will be determined based on role-related skills, knowledge, and experience.

Disclaimer: we never request any form of payment or fees from candidates at any stage of the recruitment process. If you are contacted by anyone claiming to represent our company and asking for money or personal financial details, please report it immediately to [e-mail]. All genuine communication will come from official company channels.