Front End Developer in Lewes

We’re looking for a Front‑End Shopify Developer to help us build fast, accessible, and beautiful e‑commerce experiences. You’ll be responsible for developing and optimising our Shopify storefronts, working closely with our digital designer to deliver high‑quality features that perform brilliantly for all users. This role is ideal for someone who cares deeply about code quality, accessibility, and performance, and understands how those things directly impact conversion and customer experience.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Build, maintain, and improve our Shopify theme using Liquid, HTML, CSS, and Vanilla JavaScript
• Develop new features and UI components with a strong focus on accessibility (WCAG 2.1+)
• Optimise front‑end performance, improving Core Web Vitals (LCP, CLS, INP)
• Ensure the storefront works seamlessly across devices and browsers
• Collaborate with designers to faithfully implement designs while suggesting improvements
• Work with marketing and e‑commerce teams to support launches, campaigns, and experiments
• Integrate and customise Shopify apps and third‑party services
• Contribute to front‑end best practices, documentation, and code reviews

Who You Are

To be successful in this role, you will need the following skills, knowledge, and experience:

Essential

• Passion for modern CSS and JavaScript API’s over complex frameworks
• Strong front‑end fundamentals: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Demonstrable experience implementing accessible interfaces: Semantic HTML, ARIA where appropriate, keyboard navigation, screen reader support
• Strong understanding of front‑end performance optimisation: Lazy/Eager loading, asset optimisation, JS/CSS best practices, Core Web Vitals
• Experience developing themes or templates using Liquid or similar templating languages
• Experience working with GIT and build tools
• Ability to balance technical quality with commercial priorities

Nice to Have

• Experience with Shopify 2.0 and Online Store 2.0 architecture
• Familiarity with managing CSS and modern CSS methodologies
• Experience with analytics, A/B testing, or CRO tools
• Knowledge of SEO best practices for e‑commerce
• Experience in a fast‑growing or DTC environment, with the flexibility to adapt to changing business priorities.

Please Note

This role requires one day a week at our Lewes offices. Please apply only if you’re within a reasonable commute. We’re not seeking recruitment support for this role at this time.

Why Join Us

Ancient + Brave is a community‑built brand that thrives on sustainability, social and environmental responsibility, and a commitment to balancing profit and purpose. We offer comprehensive benefits, including discretionary bonuses, pension contributions, private medical insurance, a Medicash plan, a Mintago financial wellbeing platform, paid vacation, and additional wellbeing days. Our workspace comes equipped with ergonomic furniture, technology, and a stocked kitchen that delivers a supportive environment. We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace culture. While most of our roles are advertised as full‑time, we are open to discussing part‑time arrangements where appropriate.