Front End eCommerce Developer

Company: Kavaliro
Location: Jacksonville
Posted on: March 8, 2025

Job Description:

Kavaliro is seeking a skilled E-Commerce Developer for our local Jacksonville client to help design, develop, and enhance their online retail platforms. This role is essential in ensuring an intuitive and seamless shopping experience. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in web development, particularly within e-commerce ecosystems, and be able to work effectively with business analysts and IT professionals to develop, test, and implement solutions that align with business goals. Whether working remotely or in a hybrid setup, the right candidate should be proactive, solution-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement. Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborate in a fast-paced environment with internal teams, stakeholders, and business partners to deliver outstanding e-commerce solutions.

Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.
Develop, maintain, and optimize e-commerce websites and applications, catering to both B2B and B2C audiences.
Write custom code, build modules, and develop components for customer-facing and internal web applications based on stakeholder requirements.
Translate UX/UI concepts into fully functional online experiences while ensuring high usability.
Optimize site performance, scalability, and efficiency of server-side code.
Implement security best practices and ensure compliance with CCPA, GDPR, and other data protection regulations.
Provide technical support, consultation, and troubleshooting for e-commerce platforms.
Lead development planning and integration processes from discovery through launch.
Maintain up-to-date documentation on website configurations, workflows, and best practices.
Ensure compliance with coding standards across various languages and frameworks.
Log and analyze technical issues, providing resolutions and suggestions for ongoing improvements.
Stay current with emerging web development and e-commerce technologies, continuously seeking ways to improve performance and user experience.
Manage multiple tasks effectively, staying organized as priorities shift.
Work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining clear and open communication with team members.

Qualifications & Experience Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

Required Skills & Expertise:

Demonstrated experience in e-commerce development, with a portfolio showcasing past projects and a GitHub profile or code samples.
2+ years of front-end development experience with Magento 2.X, adhering to best practices and quality standards.
4+ years of experience working with front-end frameworks such as React, Next.js (preferred), Angular, Vue.js, or Knockout.js.
Strong skills in UI/UX design with a focus on creating engaging customer experiences.
Experience building and customizing Magento themes and modules.
Proficiency in SQL, MySQL, and MariaDB for database management.
Experience working with Adobe Creative Cloud (especially Photoshop and Adobe XD).
Ability to wireframe and prototype feature designs before development.
Strong understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) and design patterns.
Expertise in front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), Node.js, jQuery, JSON, AJAX, XML, SOAP, and responsive design.
Experience with RESTful and GraphQL APIs, as well as Service-Oriented Architecture concepts.
Knowledge of PCI compliance and payment gateway integrations.
Experience with PHP 8 OOP standards and Composer package management.
Hands-on experience with Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and A/B testing to enhance performance.
Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills with attention to detail.
Understanding of SEO best practices and ADA compliance techniques.
Comfortable working directly with business stakeholders to review designs and gather customer requirements.

Preferred Qualifications & Additional Skills:Magento certifications are a plus.
Experience developing headless commerce solutions for Magento 2 or other platforms.
Familiarity with Magento Functional Testing Framework, Unit Testing, or Cypress.io for automated testing.
Knowledge of additional e-commerce platforms like Shopify and WooCommerce.
Experience working with CMS platforms such as WordPress, Drupal, or Joomla.
Experience developing websites and React/Next.js applications for B2B e-commerce.
Familiarity with Bloomreach, Algolia, or other search providers.
Knowledge of RudderStack and front-end data integration.
Understanding of Magento 2 deployment strategies.
Experience with AWS services like EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, or Elastic Beanstalk.
Familiarity with build tools like Gulp, Grunt, Webpack.
Experience using Docker in both server and local development environments.
Understanding of IBM DB2 databases and working with associated tables/files.

Development Lifecycle & CollaborationExperience working with version control systems such as Git, GitLab, or Bitbucket.
Familiarity with Agile Scrum methodologies.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to document and explain technical concepts clearly.
Proven ability to work effectively in a team-based environment, collaborating on problem-solving and feature development.

Kavaliro provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Kavaliro is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Kavaliro will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please respond to this posting to connect with a company representative.

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