Front End Developer

Company: Ancient + Brave
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Location: Lewes
Job Description:

THE ROLE

We’re looking for a Front-End Shopify Developer to help us build fast, accessible, and beautiful e-commerce experiences. You’ll be responsible for developing and optimising our Shopify storefronts, working closely with our digital designer to deliver high-quality features that perform brilliantly for all users.

This role is ideal for someone who cares deeply about code quality, accessibility, and performance — and understands how those things directly impact conversion and customer experience.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

  • Build, maintain, and improve our Shopify theme using Liquid, HTML, CSS, and Vanilla JavaScript
  • Develop new features and UI components with a strong focus on accessibility (WCAG 2.1+)
  • Optimise front-end performance, improving Core Web Vitals (LCP, CLS, INP)
  • Ensure the storefront works seamlessly across devices and browsers
  • Collaborate with designers to faithfully implement designs while suggesting improvements
  • Work with marketing and e-commerce teams to support launches, campaigns, and experiments
  • Integrate and customise Shopify apps and third‑party services
  • Contribute to front‑end best practices, documentation, and code reviews

WHO YOU ARE

To be successful in this role, you will need the following skills / knowledge / experience:

ESSENTIAL

  • Passion for modern CSS and JavaScript APIs over complex frameworks
  • Strong front‑end fundamentals: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
  • Demonstrable experience implementing accessible interfaces
  • Strong understanding of front‑end performance optimisation
  • Experience developing themes or templates using Liquid or similar templating languages
  • Experience working with GIT and build tools
  • Ability to balance technical quality with commercial priorities

NICE TO HAVE

  • Experience with Shopify 2.0 and Online Store 2.0 architecture
  • Familiarity with managing CSS and modern CSS methodologies
  • Experience with analytics, A/B testing, or CRO tools
  • Knowledge of SEO best practices for e-commerce
  • Experience in a fast‑growing or DTC environment

+ This role requires full time working at our Lewes office. Please apply only if you’re within a reasonable commute.

+ We’re not seeking recruitment support for this role at this time.

BENEFITS

  • Discretionary bonus based on company performance and individual contributions
  • Pension contributions ESG invested
  • Private Medical Insurance with specialist consultations, 24/7 Virtual GP, health screenings, dental, optical and complementary therapies
  • Medicash plan with access to specialist consultations, 24/7 Virtual GP, health screenings, dental, optical and complementary therapies and confidential support via EAP programme
  • Mintago platform for financial wellbeing advice, support, retail discounts and salary sacrifice schemes for childcare, cycle to work, gym membership, groceries and mobile/tech purchase
  • Annual holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays plus one wellbeing day
  • Continuous training & professional development opportunities

EEO STATEMENT

We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace culture.

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Posted: April 17th, 2026