At SecondShop, we’re a team of Canadians who believe in doing better—for our country, your wallets, and our planet. 
 
We started with a simple idea: why should perfectly good products go to waste or sit unsold when people like you are out there looking for smart ways to save? We have made it our mission to source the highest quality open-box, overstocked, and scratch-and-dent products from the top brands - offering them to Canadians at up to 50% off. But we are not just about savings—we’re about changing how people shop. Say goodbye to paying full price and hello to smarter spending. 

Role Overview:

SecondShop is seeking a Senior Front-End Developer to join our team and take ownership of developing and optimizing our e-commerce platform's user-facing components. As a key member of the development team, you will work on building seamless, high-performance, and visually compelling experiences for our users. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong front-end development background to collaborate with design, marketing, and product teams to create exceptional online shopping experiences that drive engagement and growth.

What you'll be doing:

• Develop and optimize the front-end of SecondShop’s e-commerce platform, ensuring it delivers a responsive, seamless, and user-friendly experience across devices.
• Work closely with UX/UI designers to translate design concepts into fully functional, interactive, and pixel-perfect front-end features.
• Collaborate with the back-end team to integrate APIs, payment gateways, and other third-party services, ensuring smooth functionality and performance.
• Optimize the front-end for speed, usability, and SEO, focusing on both customer satisfaction and search engine visibility.
• Troubleshoot and debug front-end issues, ensuring high performance, reliability, and scalability across various browsers and devices.
• Stay current with the latest web development trends, technologies, and best practices, applying them to improve the platform’s front-end architecture.
• Maintain and enhance the user interface, ensuring consistency, accessibility, and a visually appealing experience across all touchpoints.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior front-end developers, helping to grow their skills and fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Collaborate with marketing, design, and product teams to implement new features and optimize the customer journey on the platform.
• Monitor front-end performance metrics, analyze data, and recommend improvements based on insights.

Who we are looking for:

• A senior front-end developer with a strong track record of delivering engaging, high-performance user interfaces in e-commerce or similar industries.
• Proficiency in modern front-end technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and front-end frameworks like React, Vue, or Angular.
• Experience working with version control systems like Git and familiarity with modern development workflows.
• Strong understanding of responsive design, mobile-first development, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Experience in integrating APIs and third-party services into the front-end.
• Knowledge of SEO best practices, performance optimization, and UX design principles.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with designers, developers, and product teams.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with attention to detail and a focus on creating user-centric experiences.

What we offer:

• A competitive base salary, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage. 
• Enjoy the flexibility of remote work with occasional travel to attend in-person team meetings or events.  
• Access to exclusive discounts on SecondShop products for yourself and your family. 
• As a growing startup, SecondShop offers ample opportunities to take on new challenges, contribute to shaping the company’s future, and take ownership of key initiatives. 
• Join a passionate and mission-driven team that values collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to sustainability and responsible shopping. 
• Align with a company that believes in sustainability, smart spending, and improving the lives of Canadians. You'll have the chance to make an impact every day!