BigCommerce Developer (Ref: 191292)

Forsyth Barnes; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail technology company is seeking a BigCommerce Developer to enhance e-commerce capabilities remotely. This role involves optimizing the storefront for lead generation, developing user experiences, and integrating third-party platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong collaboration skills, SEO knowledge, and experience with BigCommerce. Benefits include a competitive salary, flexible work environment, and inclusive health coverage.

Benefits

Competitive salary and compensation package

Flexible work environment

Inclusive health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive organizational culture

Qualifications

• Strong collaboration skills to communicate with all stakeholders.
• Insight into SEO best practices for local business visibility.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Enhance BigCommerce storefront for lead generation.
• Create location-specific quote forms and user journeys.
• Develop responsive, mobile-first user experiences.
• Integrate third-party platforms to streamline operations.
• Optimize website performance and accessibility.

Skills

Strong collaboration skills

SEO best practices

Remote work ability

Headless BigCommerce experience

JavaScript frameworks (React or Vue)

Tools

BigCommerce APIs

Stencils framework

Job description

About Us

Our client stands out in the retail industry, recognized for its cutting-edge strategies aimed at enhancing e-commerce performance. This organization uniquely focuses on transforming online engagements into in-store visits, capitalizing on their expert installation services as a key differentiator. They champion a culture of agility and collaboration, creating an environment where both technical and non-technical personnel can work together effectively to meet common objectives.

Job Description

This remote BigCommerce Developer role, operating from the U.S., plays a pivotal part in building reliable, high-performance solutions that improve e-commerce capabilities. The Developer will take charge of initiatives to boost online quote generation and foster customer interactions leading to in-store services. Reporting directly to the Sr. Director of IT, this position does not entail the management of direct reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Enhance and optimize the BigCommerce storefront to facilitate lead generation and streamline the process for quote requests.
• Create and manage custom product displays, location-specific quote forms, and user journeys designed to maximize conversion rates.
• Utilize the Stencil framework alongside BigCommerce APIs and custom JavaScript to develop responsive, mobile-first user experiences.
• Integrate third-party platforms such as CRM solutions, email marketing tools, and scheduling applications to streamline operations.
• Partner with marketing and UX/design teams to roll out features that increase foot traffic to physical storefronts.
• Optimize website performance and accessibility, enhancing SEO to improve local search visibility.
• Maintain clean, scalable, and maintainable code across both the front-end and back-end systems.

Requirements

• Strong collaboration skills, enabling effective communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Insight into SEO best practices, particularly relevant for businesses focused on local search visibility.
• Ability to excel in a remote, self-directed work environment with strong communication and commitment to follow-through.
• Preferred experience in headless BigCommerce implementations.
• Familiarity with store locator tools, appointment scheduling systems, and POS integrations is a strong advantage.
• Previous experience in the automotive, aftermarket, or general retail sectors is desirable.
• Proficiency with contemporary JavaScript frameworks like React or Vue, as well as content management systems, is considered advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and compensation package.
• Flexible work environment with remote opportunities.
• Inclusive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Professional development opportunities and pathways for continuing education.
• A supportive organizational culture that emphasizes teamwork and innovation.

Other

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to change. Additional responsibilities or modifications to the role may occur as deemed necessary by the employer.