Senior Web Developer Jobs

Who We Are

A t Auctane, we are united by a passion to help sellers — wherever they are, however they operate — fulfill the promises they make to consumers. The Auctane mission is to fuel commerce through exceptional delivery. We make it possible for businesses to meet the ever rising expectations of their customers, and we make the world smaller and more accessible to consumers everywhere.

A uctane brands enable hundreds of thousands of merchants to annually deliver billions of products — over $200 billion worth — to customers around the globe.

And Auctane is just getting started.

A uctane is a team of shipping and software experts with a passion for helping merchants move their ideas, dreams a nd innovations around the globe. The Auctane family includes ShipStation, ShipWorks, ShipEngine, ShippingEasy, S tamps, Endicia, Metapack, Shipsi, GlobalPost, and Packlink. Our partners include Amazon, UPS, USPS, eBay, BigCommerce, Shopify, WooCommerce, and Walmart.

Auctane’s Values

The Customer is our mission.

O ur company was built in service of our customers. Every time we answer the phone, write a line of code, hire a new t eam member, form a partnership, or build a new interface it is explicitly because we believe that action will improve the life of our customers.

We work with the best people.

W e will only work with people who are enthusiastic about their work, respectful of diverse ideas and backgrounds, and who possess the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

We only play offense.

W e’re on a mission to reach and help every mailer, shipper and merchant on the planet. Because of this we move with urgency, take risks, and are determined to ship solutions quickly.

We expect exceptional outcomes.

W e are a rapidly growing company with intent. We expect to continue to deliver market transforming solutions for our customers and challenging growth opportunities for our employees.

We are direct and authentic.

W e have a genuine empathy for our employees, partners, and customers. We serve that empathy by treating e veryone the way we would like to be treated - openly, ethically, and honestly. We set expectations clearly and hold ourselves accountable to what we commit.

About The Role

We are seeking a skilled Sr. Web Developer to join our team and take our web applications to the next level. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of web development principles and be able to create visually a ppealing, intuitive, and performant user interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. As a Senior Developer, you w ill be responsible for building and maintaining complex web applications and WordPress-based websites, ensuring t hat they are efficient, secure, and user-friendly. You should have proven technical, problem-solving, and analytical skills and be able to work independently as well as collaboratively with other developers and stakeholders.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing, developing, and maintaining complex web applications.
• Creating and maintaining technical documentation, including functional specifications.
• Managing and prioritizing multiple projects and tasks effectively.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Leading code reviews, ensuring that code is well-documented, maintainable, and adheres to best practices.
• Identifying and solving complex problems and troubleshooting issues as they arise.
• Staying up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in web development, and making recommendations to the team on the adoption of new tools and frameworks.
• Providing technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers.
• Optimizing web applications for maximum speed, security, and scalability.

What We Are Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in web development, with a focus on front-end technologies.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Experience with front-end build tools such as webpack or gulp.
• Strong understanding of web development best practices and design patterns.
• Advanced experience with React or other modern front-end frameworks
• Extensive WordPress experience, including custom theme and plugin development.
• Expertise in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Experience with back-end development and integration.
• Comfort using version control systems such as Git.

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Understanding custom integrations with third-party tools and services.
• Knowledge of web accessibility standards and best practices..
• Experience building custom Gutenberg blocks.
• Strong understanding of WordPress architecture and functionality.
• 5+ years working as a Javascript software developer using the React framework, or ability to demonstrate an expert level of knowledge and aptitude.
• Expertise in website optimization techniques.

Travel Requirements

• Less than 5%

Additional Position Duties

• Lift up to 25lbs without assistance up to chest height
• Sit for prolonged periods of time
• Stand for short periods
• Walk short distances
• Speaking and conversing with others
• Utilize wrist and hands for a prolonged period of time

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