Job Title: Web Developer (Webflow & Shopify)
ForgeWerks | Place
Employment Type: Contractor/ Contractor to Full Time
Role Overview:
We are seeking a talented and versatile Web Developer with specialized expertise in Webflow and Shopify to join our creative team. In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end development of high-performance, visually stunning websites and e-commerce platforms. You will bridge the gap between creative design and technical implementation, ensuring every digital experience we build is seamless, responsive, and optimized for growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Development & Maintenance: Design, build, and maintain responsive websites and e-commerce experiences using Webflow and Shopify, ensuring strict alignment with brand guidelines and project requirements.
- Design Implementation: Accurately translate UI/UX designs and wireframes into high-fidelity, functional web pages.
- Customization: Implement and customize themes, templates, and CMS structures to meet unique client needs.
- Optimization: Maximize site performance, page load speeds, and ensure flawless cross-browser and cross-device compatibility.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with designers, content creators, and marketing teams to integrate visual assets, dynamic content, and interactive features.
- Technical Support: Troubleshoot complex technical issues, manage bug fixes, and deploy regular updates.
- Integrations: Manage and configure third-party integrations, including marketing automation, ERPs, and analytics tools.
- Performance Tracking: Set up and track website performance metrics to provide data-driven insights.
- Standards Advocacy: Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal web standards, documentation, and development best practices.
Qualifications & Skills:
Technical Expertise:
- Front-End Development: Mastery of HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, with a deep understanding of responsive design principles.
- Back-End Fundamentals: Experience with APIs, server-side logic, and basic database interactions to support complex integrations.
- Platform Specialization: Proven experience in building, customizing, and scaling platforms within Webflow and Shopify.
- E-commerce Proficiency: Strong knowledge of e-commerce functionality, including product catalogs, cart logic, checkout flows, and payment gateway configurations.
Professional Competencies:
- Clean Code Practices: Commitment to writing clean, maintainable code with experience in version control (Git) and debugging.
- Design Sensibility: Solid grasp of web design principles, including layout, typography, accessibility standards, and user experience (UX).
- Problem Solving: Exceptional analytical skills and the a