
BigCommerce Developer: Remote eCommerce Specialist/ 2 weeks ago
Quick Summary
Why Join Coalition Technologies?
Coalition Technologies is dedicated to delivering exceptional client work within a fun, innovative, and thriving environment. We offer significant career growth opportunities and rapid advancement, alongside highly competitive benefits for our remote team members globally.
Competitive Benefits & Remote Work
- Industry-leading profit-sharing bonus plan, distributing up to 50% of company profits monthly to full-time employees.
- Highly competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) plan supporting work-life balance.
- Subsidized gym memberships.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance packages (US-based team members).
- International Health Insurance Reimbursement Program (unique benefit for international team members).
- Device upgrade and learning reimbursement programs.
- Motivating career development plans with clear goals and rewards.
- Additional job-specific incentives and bonuses.
- 100% remote work environment supported by time tracking software. We specialize in supporting remote teams globally for over a decade.
Required Skills & Experience: BigCommerce Developer
YOU SHOULD HAVE:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in BigCommerce website development.
- Expertise in BigCommerce theme development and customization.
- Expert level knowledge of BigCommerce Stencil framework (handlebars, front matters, etc.).
- Proficiency with BigCommerce’s Storefront GraphQL API for dynamic and data-driven features.
- Experience creating custom widgets and reusable front-end components within BigCommerce.
- 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).
- Strong understanding of responsive web design techniques.
- Thorough understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues.
- Understanding of W3C web standards/semantics and accessibility guidelines.
- 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.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, able to clearly discuss technical concepts and feedback.
- A proactive mindset, taking initiative and ownership of work.
- Ability to work on multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
- Great attention to detail and highly organized work style.
- Reliable remote workstation setup (fast computer, microphone, speakers, webcam, reliable internet and power).
Preferred Qualifications:
- BigCommerce certification.
- Experience with WordPress, Magento, and Shopify.
- Experience with ReactJS/AngularJS.
- Proficiency in PHP/MYSQL and AJAX.
Key Responsibilities: BigCommerce Development Duties
YOUR DUTIES AND TASKS:
- Developing eCommerce sites on the BigCommerce platform.
- Developing custom BigCommerce themes.
- Building custom widgets and components to enhance site functionality and user experience.
- Implementing interactive and data-driven features using BigCommerce’s Storefront GraphQL API.
- Extending BigCommerce functionalities using storefront APIs and Stencil util-API.
- Migrating websites from other eCommerce platforms to BigCommerce.
- Integrating third party and platform supported apps into sites.
- Setting up payment integration, shipping methods, and taxes in the BigCommerce platform.
- Optimizing page speed of BigCommerce Sites.
- Implementing SEO/CRO best practices in BigCommerce sites.
- Upgrading sites from BluePrint to Stencil Framework.
- Transforming complex PSD layouts into pixel-perfect presentation layer HTML5/CSS3 templates.
- Creating responsive website designs.
- Working with version control systems such as GIT / SVN.
- Handling multiple projects simultaneously and working under tight deadlines.
- Producing high-quality work with a strong focus on detail.
- Communicating clearly and regularly with team leads, project managers, and designers regarding project goals, timelines, and deliverables.
- Taking initiative in suggesting improvements, sharing feedback, and identifying opportunities to enhance workflows and project outcomes.
We evaluate candidates based on performance in skills tests, considering talented and diligent applicants even if traditional experience or educational 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 outside these states or based on factors like experience, qualifications, skills test performance, geographic location, and seniority may vary.

