Front-End Developer

As a Front-End Web Developer in Miva’s Software department, you will bring your skills to a variety of exciting, high-impact projects — from building dynamic web components and refining existing frameworks to developing innovative features for Miva Merchant eCommerce stores. Your work will directly influence the performance, usability, and success of online businesses across diverse industries.

You’ll collaborate closely with senior developers, UX designers, and other industry experts to deliver fast, elegant, and reliable solutions that help Miva-powered stores stand out. Miva is a fully remote company with team members across the U.S., and most of our development team works on Pacific Time schedules — so the ideal candidate will be comfortable collaborating within those hours.

If you thrive in a collaborative, solutions-focused environment, enjoy the flexibility of remote work, and are energized by the fast-paced eCommerce world, we’d love to hear from you. Please include a link to your portfolio or examples of your work so we can see what you’ve built!

You will:

• Interpret user requirements to create clear and effective software specifications
• Analyze business processes to inform development decisions
• Learn and apply the features of the Miva Merchant eCommerce CMS and software
• Convert designs and specs to interactive & responsive solutions using JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and Miva Template Language
• Optimize functionality for performance, maintainability, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility
• Adhere to secure coding best practices
• Develop manual and automated tests to ensure software quality
• Collaborate with team members and contribute to an innovative development environment
• Perform other duties as assigned

You have:

• 3-5 years of professional experience as a web developer
• Proficiency in coding HTML, CSS, and JavaScript from scratch without reliance on frameworks, libraries, or packages
• Ability to develop responsive, secure, performant, accessible, and maintainable solutions
• Ability to integrate HTML, CSS, & JavaScript solutions into a server-side templating language
• Ability to complete OWASP Top Ten security training and apply secure coding standards
• Solid understanding of JSON APIs, XML markup, and HTTP request/response flows
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git preferred)
• Familiarity with server-side programming languages and concepts (Node.js, Python, PHP, etc.)
• Familiarity with the command line, build processes, and Docker
• Familiarity with authoring automated test scripts (ex, Playwright, Cypress, etc.)
• Ability to work independently with drive, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a team environment with strong communication and collaboration skills

Bonus points if you have:

• Experience in eCommerce development, UX best practices, and SEO optimization
• Experience with theming and customizing CMS platforms (WordPress, Shopify, etc.)
• Experience with template languages (Liquid, Twig, etc.)
• Experience implementing and customizing responsive design frameworks (Bootstrap, Foundation, etc.

Our awesome perks! 

• Remote company - work from anywhere
• Unlimited PTO  
• Maternity/Paternity leave  
• Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life  
• 401k with company match; vested immediately 
• Flexible work schedule 
• Inspiring & collaborative peers

The salary range for this position is $80k - $90k annually. This information is current as of the initial date of this job posting and may be modified in the future. The actual pay determined for an individual will vary based on job-related factors such as relevant experience and/or education, particular skills, and location. 

Miva is a fully remote company with employees distributed across the U.S. Our ideal candidate for this role will reside in one of the following states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, MA, MI, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, or WA.