Description
Hey! Paper Leaf is an award-winning digital product agency located in Edmonton, AB. We design & develop innovative custom websites, web applications, and mobile applications –and we are looking to add multiple full-time Web Developers to our current team to help us do that. We have a fun, relaxed & flexible environment; a tight-knit team where your voice is heard; a variety of challenging, rewarding, and creative work; and room for professional development. We're currently remote during the pandemic, and do anticipate remaining remote-first (with in-person and drop-in time as required) going forwards. So, with that said, this is a remote-first position, open to applicants in Canada, with preference given to those near Edmonton, AB and/or within the MST timezone.
We work on projects for clients across the globe, and you'll be working on a team that values high-quality execution – not one that is hellbent on burning you out and churning out as much work as possible. You can learn more about our work on the Portfolio page , our team on our About page, and get a good vibe of our culture from our Instagram feed. Sometimes mission statements are bogus, but we believe in ours: to improve organizations through the elegant execution of design and technology.
As well, we believe that diversity in all regards contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently improve Paper Leaf and the work we do. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can and we actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of it.
Position Overview
The Web Developer position at Paper Leaf (like all of our development positions!) is a full-stack one – and will involve work on everything from server setups to CSS fine-tuning. You'll be working in a modern web development environment (git, version control, etc) on large/complex content managed sites (primarily WordPress – custom builds, not theme customizations), eCommerce sites, web applications (Laravel, React) and even mobile applications (React Native) for clients ranging from established businesses to international organizations and government corporations.
Given we're hiring for multiple Web Developer positions, we're open to a range of experience from applicants. We realize the technical expectations are a big ask – we don’t expect you to know or have experience in everything right off the bat. A willingness and ability to learn is a big asset. Don’t avoid applying if you are lacking in some of the below areas; if you have a desire to learn, we can help you get there!
At Paper Leaf, our developers are involved in projects from their inception, working with a consistent tight-knit, cross-functional team. You aren’t left in the dark until you’re handed a design file. You’re not only involved in the execution of the end product – you’re involved in the brainstorming & problem-solving parts of your projects, including production strategy meetings, code reviews, and more.
Your role is crucial to the success of the company, our clients, and their projects.
Ideal Candidate
Are you the ideal candidate for this position? We’re looking for someone who…
- is a true problem-solver and critical thinker
- wants to work collaboratively in a small, tight-knit project team
- is interested in cross-functional teams and roles
- loves the web and technology
- thinks through problems thoroughly and can foresee gaps in project requirements
- is extremely detail-oriented
- takes true pride in their work, and holds themselves accountable to the quality of their execution
- is able to manage multiple tasks while being deadline-oriented
- is a frequent and good communicator about their work
Required Skills
To be considered for the position, here’s what you’ll have:
- 1+ years front-end development experience (HTML/CSS/JS), preferably using Bootstrap as a responsive front-end framework
- 1+ years experience developing for content management systems (WordPress experience is preferred but not required)
- experience with git/version control, or willingness / ability to learn
- back-end and server-side experience, or willingness / ability to learn
- a degree or diploma in a related field is an asset
If you don’t meet one or two of these requirements, but still feel you’d be a good fit, throw your hat in the mix anyway. You miss every shot you don’t take. Oh, and experience in Laravel and React is a plus, but not required.
What We Offer
This full-time, salaried position used to be out of our downtown office in Edmonton, but we’re all working remotely now due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We offer a relaxed & fun working environment; flexible start and end times to your days, and the opportunity for 4 day weeks if you want; a compensation package that includes a competitive salary, benefits, vac time, and bonus structure; the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging, and meaningful projects; professional development opportunities; and more.
We are always looking for the right candidates to help us grow, and will be in contact with those we wish to connect with for an interview. Thanks!