Web Developer

Job purpose

At DreamCatchers Hair International, we're not just about transforming looks; we're about transforming lives with the art and beauty of premium hair extensions. As the Website Designer & Developer, you're pivotal in our mission, your role involves creating and maintaining our multiple websites. If you thrive in a collaborative team environment and are willing to assist in other creative projects where needed, this is the position for you. Through our website, we want you to help us connect, engage, and inspire our community, fostering a deeper connection between our brand and those who come to it.

This position is located at our Allen office in Texas.

This position is for you if:

You have a background in design and expertise in web development which makes you a valuable asset with a fresh perspective that we are looking for.

You are interested in user behavior and use UX principles to guide your designs.

You are skilled in both code efficiency and creative problem-solving.

You have experience working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

You also have graphic design ability to help with designs not only for website landing pages, but also banners and other designs.

Website Maintenance and Administration:

Experience with building and managing Shopify stores.

Site security and troubleshooting errors, such as diagnosing server errors, feed errors, user errors, and missing content.

Working with our hosting company to ensure high performance and availability and managing all technical aspects of the CMS.

Overseeing and maintaining development, staging, and production environments.

Analyzing and testing sites/features for optimization and appearance.

Performing quality control, such as cross-browser testing, including all common modern browsers, and devices.

Huge bonus if you have websites you've made, designs you've created, etc, in your resume or bio.

Design and Develop:

This role will take on a website re-design with support from the marketing team. We are looking for a candidate who will make recommendations for the best solutions based on their experience. All on Shopify

Help create and implement website designs that combine aesthetics with UX/UI

Design and develop Shopify website and landing page designs by using a mobile-first design.

Thought Leadership, Support, And Brainstorming:

Acts as a resource for the entire Marketing team, providing guidance on coding, analytics tracking, and user experience.

Stays abreast of best practices and changing trends within the web design and development fields.

Ensure DreamCatcher brand standards are applied appropriately and according to marketing strategy.

Qualifications:

Core Qualifications include:

3+ years' experience in designing and developing Shopify sites

Advanced knowledge of front-end technologies, including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery.

Experience with front-end JavaScript frameworks such as Vue, React, and Angular

Advanced knowledge of PHP back-end development.

Knowledge of how to interact with RESTful APIs and formats (JSON, XML).

Experience with website optimization, including Core Web Vitals.

Understanding of the fundamentals of UI/UX, working knowledge of graphic design

Knowledge of web accessibility standards (WCAG), responsive design, and Search Engine Optimization (SEO).

Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with others, including identifying potential bottlenecks in tasks and projects ahead of schedule.

Desired experience includes:

The preferred candidate will have experience in Shopify development, and CloudFlare with the ability to handle complex migrations and optimize performance

Experience with Figma, and Adobe Creative Suite.

(Bonus) Knowledge of digital marketing and other major marketing channels.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or equivalent experience in a related field

We Offer:

Base Salary: $120,000 annually

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

Schedule:

8 Hour Shift

Day Shift

Monday to Friday (No weekends)

Important Note:

This role is based in Allen, TX. Requiring daily commutes to our office. We seek local talents who share our passion for beauty and innovation. We will assist with relocation fees if necessary.

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