Junior Woocommerce Developer

About uWeed

uWeed is delivering happiness by helping consumers to find the perfect match of legal cannabis products for their needs and to buy it with peace of mind through a WOW shopping experience.

We are a one-stop multi-brand online shop for anything hemp and cannabis. We launched our activities in 2018 in Switzerland (uweed.ch) and after reaching 7-digit sales in 2021, worked on expansion to several EU markets from January 2023. In order to support our EU expansion, we are looking for a talented Junior Woocommerce Developer to join our team and help drive our ecommerce platform to new heights.

uWeed is a diverse and remote-first company headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. Our small workforce is spread internationally across Europe, Asia and Africa. Our core employees values are impact, empowerment, fairness and continuous improvement.

Role Overview

We are excited to invite passionate individuals to join our dynamic team as a Junior WooCommerce Developer. This role isn't just about coding; it's a journey of growth and innovation:

• Embrace Cutting-Edge Technologies: Delve into the latest tech trends and upskill continuously, ensuring you're always ahead of the curve.
• Thrive in the Cloud: Experience the power of working in a cloud environment, mastering cloud services that drive the modern web. 
• Evolve as a Coder: This role offers more than just a job; it's an opportunity to mature and refine your skills, molding you into an accomplished programmer ready to tackle any challenge.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with our development team to create, modify, and optimize our eCommerce platform.
• Develop custom plugins and themes for WooCommerce as per the company's requirements.
• Debug issues, troubleshoot user problems, and provide timely responses to project leaders and team members.
• Enhancing platform performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration of new features and enhancements.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation of code and system configurations.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and best practices in WooCommerce, PHP, and other relevant technologies.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or equal experience.
• Proficiency in PHP and experience with the Wordpress and WooCommerce platform.
• Good understanding of HTML/CSS and responsive design principles.
• Familiarity with MySQL database design, optimization, and management.
• Experience with caching utilising Redis or other caching services.
• Strong understanding of web standards, cross-browser compatibility, and responsive design.
• Excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Nice to have:

• Experience with cloud services, preferably Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Exposure to other e-commerce platforms or systems.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.

What We Offer:

• 100% remote and flexible position allowing you to organize work around your life
• Competitive salary in line with level of seniority
• Opportunity to join a rapidly growing company in an exciting industry that is evolving quickly
• Professional development opportunities and room for growth, both on and off the job

How to Apply:

If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion for ecommerce and technology, we want to hear from you! Click the "Apply" button below and submit your resume, along with a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and interest in joining the uWeed team.