BigCommerce E-commerce Developer

Php-Jobs; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading eCommerce development company is looking for a BigCommerce Developer to create custom widgets and enhance site functionality. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 2 years of experience and expertise in BigCommerce development, including theme customization and using Storefront APIs. The position offers flexible remote work options and a competitive pay range, with starting rates in California between $17 and $35 per hour based on various factors. Join our dynamic team to contribute to exciting projects while enjoying a balanced work-life setup.

Benefits

Competitive profit-sharing bonus

Paid Time Off

Subsidized gym memberships

Health insurance packages

Career development plans

Qualifications

• Experience creating custom widgets and reusable front-end components within BigCommerce.
• Expertise in BigCommerce theme development and customization.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in BigCommerce website development.

Responsibilities

• Build custom widgets and components to enhance site functionality.
• Implement interactive features using BigCommerce’s Storefront GraphQL API.
• Develop eCommerce sites on the BigCommerce platform.
• Optimize page speed for BigCommerce Sites.

Skills

Creating custom widgets

BigCommerce's Storefront GraphQL API

BigCommerce platform knowledge

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript/ECMAScript

Responsive web design

Great attention to detail

Education

2+ years in BigCommerce website development

Tools

WordPress

Magento

Shopify

ReactJS

AngularJS

PHP

MYSQL

AJAX

Job description

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY:

Coalition Technologies is dedicated to delivering the highest quality work for clients while providing our team a fun, thriving, and innovative environment. Along with the opportunity for tremendous career growth and rapid advancement, CT offers:

• The most competitive profit-sharing bonus plan in the industry, paying up to 50% of company profits to full-time employees each month!
• A highly competitive Paid Time Off plan, promoting quality work-life balance.
• Subsidized gym memberships to help team members feel their best.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance packages for all US-based team members.
• International Health Insurance Reimbursement Program for all international team members, a benefit unique to Coalition.
• Device upgrade and learning reimbursement programs.
• Motivating career development plans with clearly defined goals and rewards.
• Additional job-specific incentives and bonuses.
• Plus, 100% of our team works remotely with the support of time tracking software. Our company culture specializes in supporting remote team members, and we’ve been doing so for more than a decade. CT welcomes your application, wherever in the world it's coming from!

YOU SHOULD HAVE:

• Experience creating custom widgets and reusable front-end components within BigCommerce.
• Proficiency with BigCommerce’s Storefront GraphQL API for dynamic and data-driven features.
• Strong knowledge of the BigCommerce platform.
• Expertise in BigCommerce theme development and customization.
• Expert level knowledge of BigCommerce Stencil framework (handlebars, front matters etc).
• Comfort working with Storefront APIs and Stencil util-APIs.
• Expertise in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript/ECMAScript 5/6.
• Expertise in JavaScript libraries (e.g., jQuery).
• A thorough understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues.
• Strong understanding of responsive web design techniques.
• Understanding of W3C web standards/semantics and accessibility guidelines.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Great attention to detail and a highly organized work style.
• A positive and upbeat attitude with the ability to learn quickly.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in BigCommerce website development.
• Experience with WordPress, Magento, and Shopify (preferred).
• Experience with ReactJS/AngularJS (preferred).
• Proficiency in PHP/MYSQL and AJAX (preferred).
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills.
• Availability to work 40 hours per week from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm PST.
• The ability to adapt to a diverse and multicultural environment.
• BigCommerce certification (preferred).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, able to clearly discuss ideas, technical concepts, and feedback.
• A proactive mindset and the ability to take initiative and ownership of your work.
• A reliable remote workstation setup including a fast computer, microphone and speakers, webcam, reliable internet, and power.

YOUR DUTIES AND TASKS:

• Build custom widgets and components to enhance site functionality and user experience.
• Implement interactive and data-driven features using BigCommerce’s Storefront GraphQL API.
• Develop eCommerce sites on the BigCommerce platform.
• Develop custom BigCommerce themes.
• Migrate websites from other eCommerce platforms to BigCommerce.
• Extend BigCommerce functionalities using storefront APIs and Stencil util-API.
• Integrate third-party and platform-supported apps into sites.
• Set up payment integration, shipping methods, and taxes within the BigCommerce platform.
• Optimize page speed for BigCommerce Sites.
• Implement SEO/CRO best practices in BigCommerce sites.
• Upgrade sites from BluePrint to Stencil Framework.
• Transform complex PSD layouts into pixel-perfect presentation layer HTML5/CSS3 templates.
• Create responsive website designs.
• Work with version control systems such as GIT / SVN.
• Work effectively under tight deadlines.
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Produce high-quality work with a strong focus on detail.
• Communicate clearly and regularly with team leads, project managers, and designers to align on project goals, timelines, and deliverables.
• Take initiative in suggesting improvements, sharing feedback, and identifying opportunities to enhance workflows and project outcomes.

We prioritize talented and diligent candidates who excel in our skills tests, and we will consider these candidates even if traditional past experience or educational background criteria are not fully met.

Compensation Disclosure: Starting base pay for this position in California, New York, Washington, and Colorado ranges between $17 - $35 per hour. Compensation is variable based on factors including experience, qualifications, skills test performance, geographic location, and the seniority of the position offered. Compensation outside of California, New York, Washington, and Colorado may fall outside these specified ranges.