At SecondShop, we’re a team of Canadians who believe in doing better—for our country, your wallets, and our planet.
We started with a simple idea: why should perfectly good products go to waste or sit unsold when people like you are out there looking for smart ways to save? We have made it our mission to source the highest quality open-box, overstocked, and scratch-and-dent products from the top brands - offering them to Canadians at up to 50% off. But we are not just about savings—we’re about changing how people shop. Say goodbye to paying full price and hello to smarter spending.
Role Overview:
SecondShop is seeking a Senior Front-End Developer to join our team and take ownership of developing and optimizing our e-commerce platform's user-facing components. As a key member of the development team, you will work on building seamless, high-performance, and visually compelling experiences for our users. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong front-end development background to collaborate with design, marketing, and product teams to create exceptional online shopping experiences that drive engagement and growth.
What you'll be doing:
- Develop and optimize the front-end of SecondShop’s e-commerce platform, ensuring it delivers a responsive, seamless, and user-friendly experience across devices.
- Work closely with UX/UI designers to translate design concepts into fully functional, interactive, and pixel-perfect front-end features.
- Collaborate with the back-end team to integrate APIs, payment gateways, and other third-party services, ensuring smooth functionality and performance.
- Optimize the front-end for speed, usability, and SEO, focusing on both customer satisfaction and search engine visibility.
- Troubleshoot and debug front-end issues, ensuring high performance, reliability, and scalability across various browsers and devices.
- Stay current with the latest web development trends, technologies, and best practices, applying them to improve the platform’s front-end architecture.
- Maintain and enhance the user interface, ensuring consistency, accessibility, and a visually appealing experience across all touchpoints.
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior front-end developers, helping to grow their skills and fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Collaborate with marketing, design, and product teams to implement new features and optimize the customer journey on the platform.
- Monitor front-end performance metrics, analyze data, and recommend improvements based on insights.
Who we are looking for:
- A senior front-end developer with a strong track record of delivering engaging, high-performance user interfaces in e-commerce or similar industries.
- Proficiency in modern front-end technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and front-end frameworks like React, Vue, or Angular.
- Experience working with version control systems like Git and familiarity with modern development workflows.
- Strong understanding of responsive design, mobile-first development, and cross-browser compatibility.
- Experience in integrating APIs and third-party services into the front-end.
- Knowledge of SEO best practices, performance optimization, and UX design principles.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with designers, developers, and product teams.
- A proactive, problem-solving mindset with attention to detail and a focus on creating user-centric experiences.
What we offer:
- A competitive base salary, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Enjoy the flexibility of remote work with occasional travel to attend in-person team meetings or events.
- Access to exclusive discounts on SecondShop products for yourself and your family.
- As a growing startup, SecondShop offers ample opportunities to take on new challenges, contribute to shaping the company’s future, and take ownership of key initiatives.
- Join a passionate and mission-driven team that values collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to sustainability and responsible shopping.
- Align with a company that believes in sustainability, smart spending, and improving the lives of Canadians. You'll have the chance to make an impact every day!
Top Skills
What We Do
At SecondShop we are redefining how you shop – saving you money while making a real impact on the planet.
Why We Started
Every year, perfectly good products end up in landfills or gather dust in warehouses. We knew there had to be a better way. That’s why we set out to create an innovative marketplace that gives these products a second chance while offering you unbeatable value.
Our mission is simple: connect customers with high-quality open-box, overstocked, and scratch-and-dent products from the brands you love – at prices you’ll love even more. With discounts of up to 50%, shopping smarter has never been easier or more rewarding.
Why Choose SecondShop?
Unlike peer-to-peer platforms, SecondShop ensures a reliable and stress-free experience. No haggling, no meeting strangers, no guessing games. Every purchase comes with a 30-day product guarantee, complimentary warranties on major appliances, and optional delivery, haul-away, and installation services. We take care of the details so you can shop with confidence.
But SecondShop isn’t just about saving money; it’s about making a difference. By shopping with us, you’re reducing waste, supporting sustainability, and helping build a world where no product goes to waste.
Join the Movement
Thousands of customers have already discovered the smarter, more sustainable way to shop. Ready to join them? Start saving today and experience the joy of never paying full price again.
P.S. If you’re loving the savings, spread the word! Share your experience, leave a review, or tell your neighbours about SecondShop. Together, we can help more customers shop smarter and live sustainably.
