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 and editing 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 4 years of experience in front-end development using javascript with good working knowledge of HTML and CSS frameworks
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in BigCommerce website development
• Solid understanding of progressive enhancement, responsive design, accessibility and best UX/UI practices
• 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, Stencil util-APIs and Page Builder Widget 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 250 employees, and offices in the US, UK, Canada and India 
• We are a BigCommerce Partner and have won the Partner of the year award twice (most recently this past year).
• We regularly host happy hours, dinners, excursions, and other company events to unwind after a hard day at work.
• Company sponsored lunch every Wednesday.
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical coverage including Dental & Optical care
• Life Insurance 6 x Annual Salary
• Professional Development: Opportunities for training, workshops, conferences to enhance employees' skills and knowledge

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.