Junior Developer
About the job:
We are looking for a motivated Junior Front-End Developer to join our web team. We specialise in building and growing intuitive, highly dynamic Shopify stores for our in-house brands.
This role is an excellent opportunity for a self-starter who is passionate about eCommerce and looking to further their skills in front-end development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain high-quality well-documented code for our Shopify stores, ensuring optimal functionality and user experience.
- Update, troubleshoot, and optimize Shopify themes, leveraging Liquid templating.
- Implement and debug third-party Shopify apps, and create custom solutions as needed.
- Collaborate effectively with the team to meet project goals and deadlines.
- Stay informed on emerging trends and technologies within the Shopify ecosystem to ensure our stores are modern and competitive.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Demonstrable expertise in HTML5 and CSS3.
- Proficiency in JavaScript, including DOM manipulation.
- Familiarity with debugging JavaScript errors in the browser console.
- Knowledge of Shopify themes and Liquid templating.
- Ability to create custom solutions to problems.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Computer Science degree or equivalent. Ability to work with the Tailwind CSS framework.
- Experience using jQuery.
- Familiarity with JSON syntax.
The ideal candidate we are seeking:
- Good problem-solving skills and a love for technical challenges.
- Excellent team player who can work efficiently in a wide variety of situations.
- Strong communication skills and ability to provide timely and constructive feedback.
- Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.