AddressJoin Our Team as a Front End Developer at WeAreDigital.
Location: Melbourne, Australia (Remote candidates in similar time zones considered)
At WeAreDigital, we're on a mission to make commerce better and easier every day. As a strategic transformation and e-commerce consultancy based in Melbourne, our team of 20+ professionals is dedicated to crafting seamless commerce solutions for some of Australia’s top brands. We’re in search of a talented and passionate Frontend Developer to join our team, focusing on developing, maintaining, and enhancing best-in-class e-commerce experiences on Shopify Plus.
About the Role:
In this role, you'll be an integral part of a dedicated, cross-functional squad, including developers, designers, strategic consultants, and project managers. Reporting to our Technical Director, you will support the technology stream by driving innovation and maintaining best practices across a modern toolkit. Your contributions will significantly impact our client base, aiding them in realising their e-commerce goals through superior omni-channel experiences.
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate within a dedicated squad to meet client goals and business objectives.
- Navigate through a planned program and roadmap of initiatives, tickets, and projects.
- Transform requirements and mockups into dynamic website features and enhancements.
- Stay ahead of the curve by continuously educating yourself on the latest development techniques and best practices.
- Communicate technical solutions clearly to both team members and clients.
- Integrate new digital technologies and development techniques to meet client goals.
- Focus on improving performance, conversion rates, and implementing A/B tests.
What We’re Looking For:
- Demonstrated commercial experience in a frontend development role, agency experience preferred.
- Expertise in modern cross-browser HTML5+, ES6+, and CSS3+ (SCSS).
- Proficiency with the React JavaScript framework and experience with TypeScript, Vue.
- Skill in using Shopify Liquid for templating and building high-quality, responsive layouts.
- A commitment to best practice modular web development and fluency in GIT.
- Ability to work with third-party APIs (Restful and GraphQL) and a keen awareness of web performance, accessibility, and SEO best practices.
- Experience with agile environments, scrum teams, and exceptional communication skills.
Bonus Points For:
- A passion for design and collaboration with design teams.
- Experience with Continuous integration/deployment, headless CMS (e.g., Contentful), CSS in JS (Styled Components, Emotion), and tools like Zeplin.
- Familiarity with other e-commerce platforms (Magento, BigCommerce, Hybris, Salesforce Commerce Cloud).
- A strong desire for continuous improvement and learning, ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- Experience with backend languages, writing tests, understanding client-side security, client-server architectures, and an active Github account.
Why Join Us?
WeAreDigital is more than just a workplace. We're a passionate team committed to making a significant impact in the digital landscape. We offer a nurturing environment where innovation and initiative are celebrated. We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all qualified candidates.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're driven to create unparalleled e-commerce experiences and thrive in a dynamic, collaborative setting, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to advance your career with us.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.
No recruiters, please.
