Shopify (BigCommerce) Developer 18024

Shopify/BigCommerce Developer

Employment Type:Full time independent contractor
Work Model:Remote
Work Hours:US work hours

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled BigCommerce Developer to join our e-commerce team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing developing and maintaining high-quality e-commerce solutions on the BigCommerce platform. This role requires a strong understanding of front-end and back-end development BigCommerce APIs and best practices for performance and scalability.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop customize and maintain BigCommerce stores using the Stencil framework HTML CSS (SCSS/SASS) and JavaScript.

• Integrate third-party applications services and APIs to enhance store functionality (e.g. payment gateways shipping providers PIM systems).

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex platform issues bugs and performance bottlenecks.

• Collaborate with design and marketing teams to implement seamless user experiences and optimize conversion rates.

• Ensure all development is mobile-responsive cross-browser compatible and adheres to accessibility standards.

• Manage source code using Git and participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and stability.

• Stay up-to-date with the latest BigCommerce features updates and e-commerce industry trends.

Required Qualifications

Experience

• Professional experience in web development and some dedicated to BigCommerce development.

BigCommerce Expertise

• Deep proficiency with the BigCommerce platform including:

  • BigCommerce Stencil CLI and theme development.

  • Custom development using BigCommerce Storefront and Catalog APIs.

  • Working knowledge of BigCommerce theme ecosystem and configuration.

Technical Skills

• Expertise in HTML5 CSS3 and JavaScript (ES6).

• Experience with pre-processors (SASS/SCSS) and modern front-end build tools (e.g. Webpack Grunt).

• Familiarity with version control systems particularly Git.

• Familiarity with analytics and tracking tools.

• Ability to work independently and own end-to-end theme architecture.

Problem-Solving

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.

• Comfortable working in a cross-time-zone environment.

• Remote role with structured hours that align with U.S Mountain Time supporting both focus and collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Headless Commerce architecture (e.g. React or ) in combination with BigCommerce.

• Familiarity with server-side languages (e.g. PHP ) for custom application development.

• Understanding of SEO principles and performance optimization techniques for e-commerce sites.

• BigCommerce Certified Developer status.

Required Experience:

IC