Web Development

Role: Web Developer
Location: Remote
Duration: 12 Months

We are seeking a Web Developer to join our team. The incumbent thrives in building, improving, and maintaining a world-class, multi-channel e-commerce platform.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate heavily with fellow developers, designers and analysts to solve problems
  • Be actively involved in all phases of software development(backend and frontend development), from requirements gathering to analysis, design, implementation, testing, migration and documentation
  • Develop complex consumer facing software using PHP, HTML/CSS, AJAX, JavaScript and associated technologies
  • Write code that is maintainable and modular
  • Work to the code standards set out by industry leaders and coding standards governing board
  • Optimize website speed and performance to achieve high ratings in third party measurement tools
  • Experience with version control, such as Git
  • Experience solving multi-browser compatibility and multi-device compatibility issues
  • Automate tests and scenarios
  • Write clear documentation that is easy to understand by other developers
  • Mentor, coach less experienced developers, through design sessions, code reviews, and pair programming.
  • Think long term and create technical roadmap for products or services
  • Typical of any start-up, the ability to navigate ambiguity and mitigate it with creativity is crucial. With ambiguity comes the opportunity to develop new process and establish strong infrastructure
  • Ensure management is informed and up-to-date on the status/progress of projects, and all relevant or useful information related to day-to-day activities

    • Requirements:

  • Must be fluent in technologies including, but not limited to, JavaScript, AJAX, HTML 5, CSS 3, jQuery.
  • Experience using web content management systems, responsive and user experience design.
  • Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Takes ownership and proactively seek out bugs and fix them
  • Experience building and consuming RESTful API web services
  • Development experience in the UX / UI design and the requirements gathering process
  • Strong knowledge of SEO principles and ability to implement best SEO practices when building websites for clients
  • Proficient in Server Configuration, Implementation, load balance and image optimization strategy
  • Experienced in Agile methodology, project management tools, and bug tracking applications
  • Organized and disciplined with a track record of completing tasks on-time and to a high standard
  • An individual who cares deeply about creating a unique brand experience
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Post-secondary education diploma/degree in computer science, computer engineering or related field
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite, social media platforms and current technologies
  • Ability to prioritize workload and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Can-do attitude, self-driven and proactive, with an entrepreneurial spirit
  • Reliable, independent and able to work flexible hours with minimal supervision or direction
  • Positive friendly demeanor, interpersonal with exceptional verbal and written communication skills

    • Interested candidates are welcome to submit resume/CV to careers@agilefree.com