BigCommerce Developer (Remote – US Shift)
Digital Ninja
India
About the Role
We are seeking a talented, self-motivated, and experienced BigCommerce Developer to join our remote team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, customizing, and optimizing high-performing e-commerce stores for a diverse portfolio of international clients. From custom Stencil theme development to advanced API integrations, you will play a key role in delivering seamless, responsive, and conversion-focused online shopping experiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, customize, and maintain BigCommerce themes using Stencil, Handlebars, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Build, configure, and manage BigCommerce storefronts from the ground up.
- Customize existing themes and develop custom storefront features based on business requirements.
- Integrate third-party applications, payment gateways, shipping solutions, CRM platforms, and other e-commerce tools.
- Work with BigCommerce APIs, including REST and GraphQL, to develop custom integrations and functionality.
- Optimize website performance, including page speed, Core Web Vitals, mobile responsiveness, and conversion rates.
- Convert Figma, Adobe XD, or similar design mockups into responsive, pixel-perfect e-commerce websites.
- Troubleshoot technical issues, fix bugs, perform code reviews, and maintain clean, scalable code.
- Work with product catalogs, checkout functionality, custom fields, and other BigCommerce store features.
- Collaborate with SEO, design, and marketing teams to improve website functionality and user experience.
- Communicate effectively with US-based clients during overlapping working hours.Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in BigCommerce development.
- Strong expertise in BigCommerce Stencil framework and theme customization.
- Proficiency in Handlebars, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+).
- Experience with BigCommerce REST APIs, GraphQL, and Storefront APIs.
- Hands-on experience with Stencil CLI and local theme development workflows.
- Familiarity with Git and GitHub version control workflows.
- Experience integrating third-party apps, payment gateways, shipping solutions, and other e-commerce services.
- Strong understanding of responsive web design, website performance, and cross-browser compatibility.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and consistently meet deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
- Availability to work during US business hours, with EST/PST overlapPreferred Qualifications
- Experience with BigCommerce Enterprise and B2B Edition.
- Knowledge of headless commerce architecture and frameworks such as Next.js and React.
- Experience with Catalyst or other modern BigCommerce storefront technologies.
- Understanding of e-commerce SEO best practices, structured data, and technical SEO.
- Experience with third-party integrations, middleware, and custom app development.
- Familiarity with email marketing platforms such as Klaviyo and Mailchimp.
- Knowledge of A/B testing, CRO tools, and conversion optimization strategies.
- Experience migrating e-commerce stores from Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento, or other platforms to BigCommerce.