BigCommerce Engineer

An Introduction to Codal

Codal is an award-winning web design and development consultancy that helps enterprise organizations solve complex problems and accelerate growth through elegant, data-driven digital solutions. Our areas of expertise include application modernization, eCommerce, UX/UI design, product strategy, data analytics, and artificial intelligence. 

At Codal, you’ll collaborate with some of the most innovative organizations in the world and work on cutting-edge technologies that push the boundaries of design and software development. You’ll also be part of a community that promotes long-term success, not just for our clients but for each other. We’ll help you develop a professional roadmap that takes your career to new heights. 

Who you’ll be working with

We build the solutions dreamed up by the product and design teams. Our goal is to deliver working software every two weeks. We are a large team that spans across three global offices, but we collaborate and integrate front- and back-end components and interfaces to provide a user-centered experience through web and mobile platforms.

What you’ll be doing

• Work on Codal’s BigCommerce projects by creating BigCommerce Stencil themes, BigCommerce Apps, and other integrations.
• Collaborating with the UX and UI design teams to produce seamless, robust, and innovative front-end user experiences
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers, Technical Leads, and clients to craft BigCommerce websites
• Create compelling solutions and functionality that inspire users and meet business goals
• Stay current on developing technologies and properly utilize them in your work
• Understanding business needs that drive project features & functions and provide internal consultation.

What you’ll need to be successful (Requirements)

• Minimum 3 years of experience in front-end technology
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in BigCommerce website development
• Good knowledge of HTML and CSS nuances and proper semantics
• Good skill set in JavaScript
• Solid understanding of progressive enhancement, responsive design, accessibility and best UX/UI practices
• Strong knowledge of the BigCommerce platform
• Expertise in BigCommerce theme development and customization
• Expert level knowledge of BigCommerce Stencil framework (Handlebars, front matter/YAML, etc.)
• Comfortability working with GraphQL, Storefront APIs and Stencil util-APIs
• Ability to work within a team environment where design and production are a collaborative effort
• Solid understanding of the WCAG specification and accessibility approaches
• Experienced in handling REST APIs
• Background in page speed and rendering efficiency testing and remediation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with team members and clients
• Experience working within a source control environment (e.g. Git)
• Superb troubleshooting & debugging skills

Need another reason to hit the “apply” button?

• Codal is a global agency with over 200 employees, and offices in the US, UK, Canada and India 
• We are a Shopify Plus and BigCommerce Partner. and have won the Agency of the year award twice.
• We regularly host happy hours, dinners, excursions, and other company events to unwind after a hard day at work.
• Company sponsored lunch every Wednesday.
• A cricket team that regularly participates in city cricket leagues specific to Ahmedabad's IT companies 
• We are located office in a prime location in Ahmedabad with a delicious restaurant, a large lawn, a cafe, and many other amenities inside the building
• Flexible working hours.
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical coverage for employees and their dependents
• Maternity/Paternity Leave: Additional time off and support for new parents
• Professional Development: Opportunities for training, workshops, conferences to enhance employees' skills and knowledge
• Accidental Insurance

At Codal, we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.