Front End Web Developer

Ames, IA, US, United States

Job Description

We're looking for a roll-up-your-sleeves Front-End Web Developer who knows how to get things done. If you like working in jeans, enjoy a collaborative team environment, and can jump into a project without hand-holding, you'll fit right in.

In this role, you'll be responsible for full end-to-end front-end development--primarily within the

Magento

ecosystem. You'll build new features, develop custom themes, maintain/improve legacy sites, and occasionally integrate with other platforms used across the organization. If you enjoy variety and hate boredom, you'll love it here.

What You'll Do



Develop full projects within the Magento platform Maintain and enhance legacy customer websites Develop and implement custom front-end themes to match client branding or new creative Work with cross-platform integrations as needed Deliver clean, production-ready code with minimal oversight

What We're Looking For (Basic Requirements)



3-5 years of front-end web development experience 3-5 years of e-commerce/shopping cart experience At least 2 years of hands-on Magento development in real production environments Strong proficiency in

HTML, CSS, JavaScript

Solid understanding of

PHP OOP

and

MVC frameworks

Working knowledge of

MySQL

database concepts Comfortable with source control tools and versioning (Git, etc.) Ability to understand complex processes and translate them into clear technical solutions Strong attention to detail and desire for continuous learning A mindset that strives for high-quality, polished work

Additional Requirements (Magento-Focused)



Expert understanding of Magento's codebase, extension architecture, theming hierarchy, and fallback system Experience with CSS preprocessors such as

SASS

or

LESS

Deep experience customizing Magento front-end components using layout XML, blocks, and templates Strong understanding of e-commerce data structures and relationships Confident writing JavaScript and working with libraries like

jQuery

Experience with

REST/SOAP

integrations Personal ownership of production-level code Resourcefulness--able to leverage any tool to get the job done Comfortable working in

Linux-based environments


Bonus Qualifications



Magento Certification

(highly preferred) Knowledge of

PCI/PA-DSS compliance

Experience integrating Magento with ERPs Experience with caching and scaling techniques Expertise in developing or extending Magento extensions
Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
Work Location: In person

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD6203489
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Ames, IA, US, United States
  • Education
    Not mentioned