Lead Frontend Theme Developer (Shopify)

Do you have previous experience working with Shopify Liquid, along with a good understanding of Shopify theme structure, have a passion for front-end development and are looking to join a supportive and growing SME business? We are looking for a Lead Front End Theme Developer to join our central Bristol office, on a full-time, permanent basis, who shares our passion for our business, eCommerce and the brands that we work with.

About us

At vvast, we build long-term brand equity by leveraging exceptional teams and technology.

Our team of eCommerce and D2C experts share a relentless drive for innovation, which lies at the core of our ethos.

We've made it our mission to transform D2C by shifting the focus to a "for customer" (D4C) approach. Enabling brands to deliver interconnected customer experiences with the right technology at the right time. This approach is also reflected in our journey of becoming B Corp certified, reflecting our commitment to building better, more sustainable, ethical and purpose driven businesses.

With experience across 200+ brands, we’ve created a proven framework to help brands scale globally. Our success lies in the pride we take in delivering high performance for our partner brands, earning the trust of some of the industry’s most respected names.

If you're passionate about shaping the future of brand growth and want to be part of a purpose-led, innovative team, we’d love for you to join us.

About the role- Lead Theme Developer

The Lead Theme Developer is responsible for owning vvast’s bespoke Shopify theme development, “vvastify” across multiple brands, whilst managing development of version control and deployment, reporting into the Managing Director. This role offers an opportunity for you to develop and progress further within the business as we grow, if you would like to.

The main responsibilities for our Lead Theme Developer role include but are not limited to:

• Oversee and quality assure “vvastify” Shopify theme development (particularly with regards to ds-section and style work)
• Identifying key areas for maintenance and updates within vvastify and brand repos
• Development of front end CAPEX projects, such as developing new front end features for brands or supporting 3rd party integrations.
• Lead and contribute on new brand onboarding projects
• Work with Managing Director to manage a vvastify maintenance board
• Managing some merge requests
• Site speed tracking and reporting
• Management of uptime monitoring
• Contributing to theme development projects
• Staying up to date with trends in Shopify theme development
• Monitoring Dawn updates
• Providing training and support to team members on handling of escalated or complex queries / tasks and mentoring where needed
• Supporting the team with their duties during peak periods
• Making regular reports to upper management about team milestones and progress

What we offer:

• A starting salary of £40,000-£49,999, depending on your experience. If this salary is not in line with your expectations and you are interested in working for us, please still get in touch
• 37.5 hour working week, Monday-Friday
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 1 paid day off for volunteering per year
• 2 wellbeing days per year (one every 6 months) to be used when you need time to look after yourself, no questions asked
• Discounts on the brands we work with
• Flexible working when needed
• Hybrid working, your choice- this role would need you to be in the office a minimum of once per month for collaborative meetings. You are welcome to be in the office more often than this if you would like to.
• Regular company activity days and socials
• Cycle2work scheme
• Amazing team support with an open-door policy to collaborate
• Employee-led learning culture where you can carve your own career path
• Mapped out career pathways across the business
• A supportive and approachable line manager, with clear induction, probationary and appraisal processes
• Monthly companywide meetings for transparent updates across the business
• Fully provided work equipment

Our values:

• Relentless R&D- We move manual to machine to liberate our team for innovation and growth.
• Brand first, revenue second- We build long term brand equity first and foremost. No compromise.
• For planet and community- We deploy D4C to optimise, lower our impact and enrich our community.
• Great things happen when we work together- The sum is greater than its parts, we play to our collective strengths.
• Come as you are and never stop learning- We communicate openly, taking responsibility and sharing expertise.

You will be proactive in your approach to work, able to research and implement new ideas and solutions, and enjoy collaborating and sharing ideas with the team. Perhaps you might have experience as a Front-End Developer, Frontend Developer, Web Developer, Frontend developer, Mid weight developer, Senior Developer, Shopify Developer or Front End Theme Developer.