BigCommerce Developer

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY:

Coalition Technologies is dedicated to delivering the highest quality work to clients while fostering a fun, thriving, and innovative environment for our team. We offer tremendous career growth and rapid advancement opportunities, alongside competitive benefits:

• The industry's most competitive profit-sharing bonus plan, distributing up to 50% of company profits to full-time employees monthly.
• Highly competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) plan promoting work-life balance.
• Subsidized gym memberships.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance packages for all US-based team members.
• International Health Insurance Reimbursement Program for all international team members (a unique Coalition benefit).
• Device upgrade and learning reimbursement programs.
• Motivating career development plans with defined goals and rewards.
• Additional job-specific incentives and bonuses.

Remote Work Opportunity: 100% of our team works remotely, supported by time tracking software. Our company culture specializes in supporting remote team members, a practice we have maintained for over a decade. CT welcomes applications globally.

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).
• 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 manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Great attention to detail and highly organized work style.
• Positive and upbeat attitude with the ability to learn quickly.
• 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.
• Availability to work 40 hours per week from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm PST.
• 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.
• Proactive mindset and the ability to take initiative and ownership of work.
• A reliable remote workstation setup: fast computer, microphone, 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 of 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 under tight deadlines and 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 regarding project goals, timelines, and deliverables.
• Take initiative in suggesting improvements, sharing feedback, and identifying opportunities to enhance workflows and project outcomes.

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

California, New York, Washington, and Colorado: starting base pay for this position ranges between $17 - $35 per hour. Compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills test performance, geographic location, and seniority of the position offered. Outside of California, New York, Washington, and Colorado compensation may fall outside the above ranges.