Squarespace Developer

Job Overview

As a Squarespace Developer, you’ll build and improve responsive websites and web applications that help users navigate content, connect with services, and complete e-commerce journeys. You’ll turn wireframes and user flows into polished experiences, balancing visual design, accessibility, search engine optimization (SEO), and reliable functionality. Your impact: Thoughtful, responsive design helps visitors find information and complete tasks across devices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Squarespace sites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Sass (SCSS), including custom layouts and integrations.
• Apply front-end development, user experience (UX), and user interface (UI) principles to create clear, consistent web design.
• Connect application programming interfaces (APIs) and web services; work with REST (Representational State Transfer), JSON (JavaScript Object Notation), and, where needed, GraphQL or SOAP.
• Test functionality, troubleshoot issues, manage version control with Git or GitHub, and support software development life cycle (SDLC) practices.
• Collaborate through Agile software development, Scrum, or Kanban workflows using tools such as Jira or Trello.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated web development experience, ideally with Squarespace; familiarity with WordPress or Drupal is a plus.
• Working knowledge of responsive web design, JavaScript frameworks such as React or Angular, and developer tools such as Visual Studio.
• Familiarity with SQL and databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or SQLite; exposure to Docker, cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure, and continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) is helpful.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills; able to explain technical choices clearly.
• Additional exposure to Java, Python, PHP,.NET, Django, Ruby on Rails, or other listed technologies is welcome, but not required.

Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: Remote