Full stack Developer - React native in Birmingham

A brilliant opportunity to develop a career in ecommerce within a vibrant and industry-leading ecommerce agency. As a Full Stack React Native Developer, you'll be expected to problem-solve independently, adapt quickly, and actively contribute to delivering exceptional results for our clients without the need for support or supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide innovative and adaptable approaches to problems
• Build and maintain ecommerce websites on Shopify
• Occasionally scope and create bespoke Shopify applications for clients
• Be able to adapt quickly and overcome challenges you may encounter while working on development tasks
• Effectively communicate the status of tasks with other team members including our design, marketing and operations teams
• Promote consistency of work across all web development clients
• Support with migrating data from existing ecommerce platforms to Shopify

Must haves:

• Strong understanding of HTTP and client side and server side interactions
• Good understanding of relational databases such as MySQL, MariaDB etc.
• Experience with third party integrations using GraphQL APIs
• Experience with modern PHP frameworks such as Laravel
• Ability to effectively write database queries with and without the aid of query builder tools
• A desire to advance your knowledge and a general willingness to learn new technologies/programming languages with minimal support
• Good understanding of Shopify's Liquid templating language for Shopify theme development

Good to have:

• Familiarity with managing Linux based web servers using SSH
• Experience writing one-use scripts to automate tasks
• Experience managing AWS EC2 instances and S3 storage
• Understanding of Wordpress development
• Experience with CSS preprocessors such as SCSS
• Previous experience working with balancing projects simultaneously

Culturally

• Professional and well organised
• Passionate about the online world
• Good communication & team skills
• Motivated to learn and improve themselves and those around them

Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to help us grow our development team and to be involved in a number of exciting projects.

Why choose Cake?

• TEAM SOCIALS & EVENTS: We know how to have fun. Regular team days like canoeing, escape rooms, and more are a staple. Our team's unique personalities and passions make us more than colleagues—together, we're a group who genuinely enjoy each other's company.
• FOOD & DRINKS ON THE HOUSE: Fuel for your day is essential, so we've got it covered. Enjoy a stocked breakfast bar, fresh fruit, snacks, and a range of sugar-free drinks, including wonky fruit sparkling water. You'll also have access to an automated coffee machine.
• MEDICAL PLAN & LIFE ASSURANCE: Your health and peace of mind matter. That's why we provide access to Medicash, covering everyday health costs and specialist care. On top of that, our life assurance policy offers extra security for you and your loved ones.
• HEALTH & WELLBEING: We put your wellbeing first. That's why we offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and full access to Medicash health insurance. Whether you're facing personal or professional challenges, we've got you covered with expert support.
• HYBRID & FLEXIBLE: Life doesn't fit into a strict 9-to-5. That's why we offer flexible working hours to suit your schedule. But we also believe in the power of in-person connection, so we encourage hybrid working to get the best of remote and office setups.
• Your hard work pays off - literally: Join Cake's bonus scheme and watch your earnings grow as the business expands. Your annual salary review will be tied to your personal development, ensuring you're always progressing in your career.
• CELEBRATE THE LITTLE THINGS: We are all about the little wins! Expect treats like cake on your anniversary, bake-offs, and an extra annual leave day each year. Plus, regular office events and get-togethers are just the start of our celebrations.

Apply for this role. Upload File Max file size 10MB. Sorry, but no recruitment agencies required. Don't see an open position that might fit you? We're always on the lookout for creative thinkers, problem-solvers, and ambitious minds who just get it. If you're looking for a place where great work meets great people, feel free to send a CV and portfolio to CAREERS@CAKE.AGENCY.

We provide total support to your online business. We're here to give you the best of both worlds, the strategy and insight of a creative marketing agency coupled with the technology and in-depth industry knowledge of an ecommerce agency.