Junior Front-End Developer

About SearchKings

Our mission at SearchKings is simple: we build profitable and measurable digital advertising campaigns for companies across North America and around the world.

We are a fast-growing team. Our continuously evolving and advanced technology allows us to remain two steps ahead of our competitors. We look forward to meeting you!

Perks and Benefits

• Compensation aligned with company growth
• Paid time off (3 weeks vacation + 5 flex days)
• RRSP/TFSA matching program
• Comprehensive onboarding, training, and mentorship
• Career development and coaching opportunities
• Onsite gym with personal training sessions
• Various team-building and company events
• SearchKings merch to keep you looking fresh

About The Position

SearchKings is hiring a full-time junior front-end developer to join our dynamic Web & Creative Services team. You’ll have the opportunity to deliver high-performing lead-generation-focused Jekyll, WordPress, and Shopify websites and web work that support our marketing campaigns while staying updated with industry trends and working in a fast-paced, fun environment.

You will work closely with Designers, Developers, and Project Managers to deliver these client marketing materials. Continually improving and modernizing our workflows, templates, and tools with your colleagues is also an integral part of the position.

A suitable candidate would be capable of commuting to our office three days per week after completing a full-time in-office training period of three months.

What you’ll work on:

• Execute the development and quality assurance testing of Jekyll, WordPress, and Shopify websites.
• Work with a team of Designers and Project Managers to create conversion and lead-generation-focused front-end user experiences.
• Debug websites regularly to improve performance.
• Scope and provide estimates for potential projects or change requests.
• Work closely with the project management team to ensure project quality, workflows, and timelines are met.
• Work closely with our creative lead to ensure adherence to best practices and guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with other team members and project managers to constantly improve both technical and creative aspects of our products, workflows, and strategies.

Required Skills:

• Expertise in HTML5, CSS3, Node.JS, Bootstrap, Sass, and JavaScript/ECMA Script.
• A portfolio showcasing your knowledge of website development best practices, demonstrating a strong understanding of technical principles and information architecture.
• Prior agency experience or working within a team of developers, designers, and project managers is preferred.
• Strong understanding of how to troubleshoot cross-browser compatibility issues.
• Strong understanding of responsive web design techniques.
• Strong understanding of using the terminal.
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts clearly and concisely.

Bonus Skills:

• 1+ years of hands-on experience developing digital projects like HTML, WordPress, and Shopify websites.
• Experience in WordPress theme development.
• Experience in Shopify website development and customization.
• Ability to define and enforce technical best practices.
• Ability to provide technical training and onboarding of new production team members.
• Experience with prototyping software like Figma or Sketch.
• Intermediate experience with using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop or other graphic design tools to produce appealing designs for print and digital marketing materials, websites, and banner ads.
• Knowledge of vector artwork.
• Possession of creative flair, versatility, conceptual/visual ability, and originality.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SearchKings is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

SearchKings is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in an effective and timely manner by preventing and removing barriers for persons with disabilities in accordance with applicable legislation, including the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code (the “Code”). The Company has policies and procedures in respect of the provision of accommodations in all parts of the recruitment, assessment and onboarding process. If you feel you need accommodation(s) because of illness, disability or any other protected ground, please do not hesitate to contact us at your earliest convenience.