Mid-Level Web Developer (Shopify & WordPress Maintenance & Support)

Location: Denver / Hybrid

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000

BLKDG is seeking a skilled FT Mid-Level Web Developer with strong experience in Shopify and WordPress to join our team. This is a technical, hands-on role where you'll be responsible for executing development-related support and maintenance tasks for our clients' websites. This position requires programming skills (namely PHP, Liquid, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript) and an understanding of core design principles required to build and maintain beautiful websites.

BLKDG is a digital agency based in Denver, focused on developing and designing multi-channel solutions that enable brands and customers to interact with each other. We are a team of designers, builders, planners, creators and collaborators, serving brands all over the country.

This is a Denver-based hybrid role, offering flexibility to work both in-office and remotely.

You'll Love This Job if You:

1. Are someone who can proactively take action when presented with a challenge
2. Enjoy a team-oriented environment and collaborative culture
3. Are a highly organized individual and pride yourself on keeping track of small details
4. Are passionate about your area of specialization and have a desire to offer insight on how digital capabilities can be improved upon
5. Strive to display exceptional problem-solving skills and organizational skills and can demonstrate high-quality work

Responsibilities

1. Platform/multi-site maintenance and optimization for both WordPress and Shopify
2. Perform routine updates on plugins, themes, and platforms.
3. Debug and fix issues with themes, plugins, and custom code.
4. Implement small feature requests and content updates.
5. Ensure websites are secure, performant, and follow best practices.
6. Provide code reviews and feedback to other developers.
7. Assist with work planning and issue management.
8. Convert project requirements into proposals for implementation (estimating time/resources, planning tasks/timeline, etc)
9. Write clear and concise documentation.

Qualifications

1. 3-5 years of experience in both Shopify and WordPress development.
2. Excellent communication skills for both internal and client-facing communications
3. Time management and prioritization skills to balance long-term innovation with client project needs
4. Strong command of programming skills including PHP, Liquid, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
5. Mastery of web standards and best practices, particularly the ability to write meaningful, semantic HTML that responds across devices and breakpoints.
6. Strong experience using CSS preprocessors like SASS or LESS and bundler/build tools like Webpack.
7. Comfortable with modern development practices and build tools such as GitHub (and GitHub Actions), Webpack, Composer, NPM/Yarn, Laravel Blade, React, etc.
8. Familiarity with component-driven design practices, Gutenberg, and Shopify's Liquid templating system.
9. Strong understanding of performance optimization and website security best practices for both platforms.
10. Performance optimization through caching and monitoring for both platforms.
11. Experience as a self-starter and a motivated learner.
12. Knowledge of SEO/SEM and its impact on web design.

You might also know about:

1. Cloud hosting with WP Engine, AWS, Heroku, and/or Shopify hosting solutions
2. JavaScript frameworks and their integration with both platforms
3. Web analytics integration for both WordPress and Shopify sites
4. User experience, information architecture
5. Writing clear and concise documentation

Benefits

1. In office, Hybrid, or WFA (Work from Anywhere)
2. PTO, Sick, Bereavement, and Paid Holidays
3. 401(k) Match
4. Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
5. Dog-Friendly Office
6. Paid Parental Leave

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