BigCommerce Developer

Quick Facts

• 100% remote BigCommerce Developer role
• Full-time availability: 40 hours/week, Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Pacific Time

Description

Remote BigCommerce Developer needed to build, customize, optimize, and maintain high-performing eCommerce websites on the BigCommerce platform. You will create custom Stencil themes and reusable front-end components, develop interactive features with BigCommerce Storefront GraphQL API, and implement eCommerce configurations such as payments, shipping, and taxes. The role also includes page speed, performance, SEO, and conversion rate optimization while collaborating with team leads, designers, and other developers.

Responsibilities

• Build custom BigCommerce widgets and reusable front-end components
• Develop dynamic, data-driven features using Storefront GraphQL API
• Create and customize BigCommerce themes with the Stencil framework
• Work with Stencil, Handlebars, front matter, Storefront APIs, and Stencil util-APIs
• Migrate websites to BigCommerce
• Extend BigCommerce functionality via APIs and custom development
• Integrate third-party apps and BigCommerce-supported applications
• Set up payment integrations, shipping methods, taxes, and other eCommerce configurations
• Optimize for page speed, performance, SEO, and conversion rate optimization
• Upgrade sites from Blueprint to Stencil
• Convert PSD layouts into pixel-perfect HTML5/CSS3 templates
• Deliver responsive, cross-browser-compatible designs
• Use version control tools such as Git or SVN
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Communicate progress and align on project goals, timelines, and deliverables

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of BigCommerce website development experience
• Strong knowledge of the BigCommerce platform
• Experience creating custom widgets and reusable front-end components in BigCommerce
• Proficiency with BigCommerce Storefront GraphQL API
• Expertise in BigCommerce theme development and customization
• Expert-level Stencil framework knowledge (including Handlebars and front matter)
• Experience with Storefront APIs and Stencil util-APIs
• Expertise in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and ECMAScript 5/6
• Experience with JavaScript libraries such as jQuery
• Strong responsive web design skills and cross-browser compatibility understanding
• Knowledge of W3C web standards, semantic HTML, and accessibility guidelines
• Strong attention to detail and organized work style
• Ability to handle multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Positive attitude, fast learning, and proactive ownership
• Strong written and spoken English communication
• Availability for 40 hours/week, Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Pacific Time
• Reliable remote workstation (computer, microphone, speakers, webcam, reliable internet, and power)

Benefits

• 100% remote work supported for more than a decade
• Competitive profit-sharing bonus plan (up to 50% of monthly company profits for full-time employees)
• Competitive paid time off
• Subsidized gym memberships
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance packages for eligible US-based team members
• International Health Insurance Reimbursement Program for eligible international team members
• Device upgrade and learning reimbursement programs
• Career development plans with clearly defined goals and rewards
• Additional job-specific incentives and bonuses