Job details
Salary $60 - $80 an hour job type full-time part-time contract number of hires for this role 1
Qualifications
High school or equivalent (preferred)
Front-end development: 2 years (preferred)
Css: 2 years (preferred)
Angular: 1 year (preferred)
Full job description
New theory is a creative web agency that pushes design and technology for a shared, frictionless futureWe collaborate closely with our clients to provide the digital strategy, user experience design, and custom web development services they need to meet their business objectivesOur team specializes in b2b e-commerce and nonprofit marketing websitesTogether we bring an expertise for creating a successful experience for users, launching a new product line, and entering new markets.
A bit about the job
We are seeking an individual contributor, senior web developer who specializes in magento, to join our distributed teamThe position will start on a 20+ hour per week contract, with an opportunity for the role to grow into a full-time positionTo be successful in this role, you should have extensive experience building web pages from scratch and in-depth knowledge of magento, javascript, and phpYou will work with a team (creative director, designers, pm, strategist and developers) in support of clients for large (full, custom website builds) and small (integrations, bug fixes, patch consulting and configuration) needsPast experience with an agency is preferred.
Further, as an agency supporting corporations in their public and private activities, we feel we play an important role in these activitiesWe believe that too frequently the actions of corporations disproportionately hurt the most marginalized people in society — including people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, and lgbtq peopleWe believe that these communities must be centered in the work we doHence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.
Your responsibilities
At the start of new projects, senior web developers will sometimes meet with clients or account managers to determine requirements for new sites/toolsThis requires active listening skills, as this information is used to create an estimate for the project cost.
Identifying user and system requirements for new websites or web tools
Balancing budget needs when approaching a task: framework versus custom build? off-the-shelf plugin or custom plugin?
Work with designers to perfect site aesthetics and required functionality
Employing development tools such as magento, javascript, php, css/sass, staging/production environments, version control with git, etc
Run functionality testings and debug code, catching mistkaes, then testing again
Juggling 10+ projects in various states of completion and budgets
Communicates directly with clients when needed for development requests to get clarity, achieve scope and estimate time needed.
Be available a minimum of 20 hours per week for communication via slack, zoom and teamwork with the rest of the new theory team for questions and requests.
Work within teamwork for client and team communication.
Gracefully accept feedback
Diligently communicate project status and adhere to agreed-upon deadlines and budgets.
Our requirements
4+ years experience and proven track record as front end engineer, web developer, ui developer or similar role, demonstrated with a portfolio of work
High level of experience building custom themes in magento and familiarity with magento coding standards
Ability to code pixel-perfect, responsive css3-based layouts
Familiarity with linux
100% comfortable with semantic html, css, sass, javascript
Restful api usage and specification
Regular use of git for version control
Familiarity working with a web server, ftp, and terminal/ssh
Familiar with software development lifecycle
Cross browser testing experience
Familiar with design principles and usability for mobile and web-based front end engineering
Ability to learn new technologies and software as necessary
Understanding of dns principles as related to launching and migrating websites and their services
Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and presentation skills
Proven ability to take direction, remain organized, communicate effectively and work autonomously
Ability to gracefully receive constructive feedback
Self-directed, curious, motivated, and resourceful in a fast paced environment
The perks
100% remote position for a nationally distributed team
Competitive compensation
Upward mobility in a rapidly growing agency with the possibility of this position transitioning into a full-time, w2 position with retirement, continuing education, and pto benefits
Job types: full-time, part-time, contract
Pay: $60.00 - $80.00 per hour
Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Schedule:
Monday to friday
Education:
High school or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
Front-end development: 2 years (preferred)
Css: 2 years (preferred)
Angular: 1 year (preferred)
Work location:
Fully remote
Work location: remote
