Job Description

Are you looking for a great place to work as a full-time Web Developer? Compass Creative is an award-winning marketing agency in Grimsby, Ontario, Canada, committed to redeeming the stories we tell in the marketplace through truthful storytelling and thoughtful design. We are looking for an experienced web developer to join our team to help us create awesome online experiences for our clients' customers.

Candidates will have at least 3-5 years of front-end web development experience, and will bring exceptional attention to detail to an informal, friendly, creative and fun remote team. In addition to strong front-end development skills, candidates should have an eye for design and a willingness to learn new tools and technologies. We are looking for people of character, integrity, and personal responsibility - we are serious about getting things done, but don’t take ourselves too seriously in the process.

• Position specification: Full-Time Web Developer
• Reports to: Creative Director and Principal
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Location: Remote
• Salary: $80K/yr CAD

Job Description

As a developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining web applications using the Statamic CMS platform. You will collaborate closely with our design and development teams to create engaging and dynamic digital experiences for our clients and internal projects. Your role will involve implementing custom themes, plugins, and modules, ensuring high performance and responsiveness across various devices and platforms. Additionally, you will troubleshoot and debug issues, optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability, and stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and customize themes, plugins, and modules using the Statamic CMS, Webflow and WordPress
• Write and maintain scalable, efficient front-end code for marketing websites, following design mock-ups
• Optimize applications for speed, performance, and scalability
• Implement security and data protection measures
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues reported by users or QA teams
• Maintain code integrity and organization
• Provide technical guidance and support to team members
• Help our Project Manager scope and estimate work
• Manage hosting and domain renewals for our clients' websites
• Deploy the changes by using Ploi or Deploybot

Other Responsibilities

• Share expertise through code reviews, blog posts and internal presentations
• Research and recommend new tools, processes and best practices

Requirements

• 3-5+ years of experience as a front-end developer
• Preference to Canadian candidates
• Must be available to work EST hours
• A strong portfolio of coded work
• Solid understanding of PHP, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript
• Experience using Git version control software
• Experience managing hosting environments and domain configurations.
• Building with CMS software such as Statamic
• Working with Adobe XD files
• Strong understanding of responsive design principles
• Eye for design, especially typography and UI details
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
• Good communication skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package. 
• Opportunities for professional growth and development. 
• Flexible working hours and remote work options. 

How to Apply

Email a copy of your resume and cover letter to jason@compasscreative.ca along with 3 references and examples of live work (or link to public-facing Github or Code Pen account).

Only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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