Associate Web Developer Job at Rhoback in Charlottesville

Associate E-commerce Web Editor & Developer, Job Description

Rhoback is currently seeking a motivated Associate E-Commerce Web Editor & Developer to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting and maintaining our headless e-commerce website, ensuring smooth operation, and collaborating with the e-commerce team to implement changes and improvements. You will report directly to our Senior E-Commerce Solutions Architect, gaining hands-on experience in maintaining and optimizing an innovative, headless architecture.

This position will be located in-person at Rhoback’s Charlottesville, VA headquarters. Individual should be ready and energized to support Rhoback’s growth trajectory in the activewear market.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and Optimize the Headless E-commerce Website: Assist in the ongoing development, maintenance, and performance tuning of our headless e-commerce platform.
• Website Customization: Implement minor customizations and feature enhancements as directed by the Senior Website Engineer and e-commerce team.
• Work alongside the Creative Marketing Team to put their website vision into action using Figma as a tool to display the desired frontend experience while using our Content Management software.
• Build landing pages for marketing team to coordinate with digital advertising
• Build process around new product drops and what must be completed on the website to go live with new product categories
• Manage and optimize product data, metadata and assets to improve the UI and UX of the product and Collection Page.
• Collaborate with the Marketing/E-commerce Teams: Work alongside the marketing/e-commerce teams to troubleshoot, implement new features, improve the customer experience on the website, and implement aesthetic changes as new products/color stories/seasons drop.
• Monitor Website Performance: Track site performance metrics and work on optimizations for faster load times, mobile responsiveness, and overall user experience.
• Code Reviews & Documentation: Participate in code reviews and ensure proper documentation of all development work.
• Front-End and Back-end Support: Provide technical support to the front-end and back-end teams to ensure smooth operation of the site.
• Bug Fixes & Testing: Debug, identify, and resolve issues promptly, ensuring the website functions effectively. Regularly test website features for bugs or performance issues.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 1-2 years of experience in e-commerce development, preferably with headless architectures.
• Strong skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React (or similar front-end frameworks).
• Familiarity with e-commerce platforms (Shopify, Magento, Pack etc.), CMS and Visual Editor tools.
• Basic knowledge of version control systems like Git.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues quickly.
• Eagerness to learn and stay updated on the latest e-commerce and web development trends.
• Strong communication and listening skills and the ability to work well in a team environment.
• Must be a team player with a no-task-too-small attitude.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working with headless platforms like Pack.
• Familiarity with SEO best practices for website optimization.
• Experience using Figma