Web Developer

The Web Developer at Ridge is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the online storefronts across various regions, ensuring optimal site performance, and integrating new features. This role involves collaborating with marketing teams, troubleshooting technical issues, and implementing best practices for e-commerce experiences.

Job Responsibilities:

• Website Management:
• Publish and manage website features across all five Ridge storefronts, maintaining site infrastructure and ensuring a consistent, high-quality shopping experience in each market.
• Implement and iterate on product features, including complex customization flows, using Shopify Liquid and JavaScript.
• Prioritize and troubleshoot bugs that impact customer shopping and checkout experiences.
• Build and maintain custom Shopify apps to support business requirements across the storefront ecosystem.
• Conversion Rate Optimization:
• Develop and launch A/B tests for conversion rate optimization based on marketing department strategies.
• Conduct QA testing to ensure new features are error-free before deployment.
• Technology Research:
• Stay updated on industry best practices and new technologies for e-commerce platforms.
• Implement new features efficiently to maximize return on investment.
• Integration Assistance:
• Collaborate with team members on integrating third-party tools and platforms, ensuring technical compatibility and functionality.
• Responsive Design Optimization:
• Optimize website responsiveness for various devices, focusing on mobile-first design principles.
• Advocate for user experience enhancements based on device usage data.

Significant projects or initiatives associate with this role:

• Leading the development and maintenance of critical website features like product customization for an enhanced onsite experience.
• Collaborating on market expansion strategies by launching new stores and optimizing existing ones.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in HTML/CSS/JavaScript, Shopify Liquid, Git, and e-commerce platforms.
• Prior experience at a DTC (Direct-to-Consumer) company, preferably in a web development role.
• Demonstrated proficiency in integrating and troubleshooting third-party tools and platforms within an e-commerce environment.
• Familiarity with marketing tech stack integration and analytics tools for data-driven decision-making and optimization.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or related field is nice to have but not a requirement.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in HTML/CSS/JavaScript for front-end development.
• Experience with Shopify (Admin platform) and Shopify "Liquid" (Shopify's programming language) for e-commerce site management.
• Git/Github for version control and collaborative development.
• Quality Assurance (QA) skills to ensure error-free deployment of new features.
• Proficiency in Notion for project management, task organization, collaboration, and documentation.
• Proficiency in Slack for effective communication, collaboration, and team coordination, including channel management, file sharing, and real-time messaging.
• Proficiency in GSuite for productivity, document management, and collaboration, including Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
• Familiarity with Loom for creating and sharing video content, including screen recordings, tutorials, and presentations, to enhance communication and training within teams.