Web Developer (Contract)

About DigiStor DigiStor develops secure data storage solutions that help organizations protect data at rest. Our websites must explain technical products clearly and make it straightforward for customers to find information and purchase online. The role We are seeking an experienced web developer to build integration with our website and e-commerce capabilities. You will take agreed requirements through implementation, testing, and production deployment, working with our marketing, product, and technical teams. This is a hands-on role requiring sound technical judgment and a proven record of delivering reliable websites used by real customers. Contract term: Six months initially, with month-to-month extensions thereafter by mutual agreement and subject to business needs. Key responsibilities Develop and maintain responsive websites, product pages, and reusable components that work consistently across desktop and mobile devices. Implement and improve e-commerce workflows, including product catalogs, search, shopping carts, checkout, payment gateways, and order handling. Configure and integrate content management and commerce platforms, connecting APIs and services for shipping, tax, inventory, CRM, or analytics as required. Translate business and design requirements into maintainable code, practical delivery estimates, and clear milestones; communicate progress and risks. Improve website accessibility, technical SEO, and usability, including the customer journey from product discovery to checkout. Test critical customer and purchasing flows, resolve defects, and manage production releases with staging environments, backups, and rollback plans. Apply secure development practices, maintain dependencies, and troubleshoot production issues affecting availability, transactions, or integrations. Document the implementation and provide source code, deployment instructions, and a practical handover so DigiStor can maintain the websites. Required experience and skills A demonstrable track record of delivering production websites from requirements through launch and ongoing maintenance, with portfolio examples and a clear explanation of your personal contribution. Strong HTML, CSS, and JavaScript skills, including responsive layouts, browser compatibility, and debugging; familiarity with TypeScript and modern development tooling. Broad working knowledge of modern web technologies and practical experience with a framework such as React, Vue, or Angular, alongside content management systems. Hands-on experience implementing e-commerce including checkout and payment integrations. Working knowledge of back-end development, databases, APIs, and webhooks sufficient to build and troubleshoot reliable website integrations. Experience with Git, testing, hosting, DNS, HTTPS, deployment pipelines, and production monitoring; a practical understanding of web security and customer data protection. Ability to work independently as a contractor, manage agreed deliverables, and communicate clearly with technical and nontechnical colleagues in a remote environment. Based in the United States and available for agreed collaboration and project meetings during US business hours. Desirable experience B2B commerce, technical product catalogs, product filtering, customer accounts, quotation workflows, or distributor integrations. CRM or ERP integrations, including HubSpot; analytics, conversion measurement, and migrations that preserve search visibility. Experience supporting technology, hardware, electronics, or security-focused businesses. Expected outcomes Success means delivering the agreed website and commerce functionality into production, with validated customer journeys and resolved critical defects. Deliverables must include maintainable source code in DigiStor-controlled repositories, documentation for configuration and deployment, and a handover that enables ongoing support. Scope, milestones, and acceptance criteria will be agreed at the start of the engagement. Application requirements Please provide your resume or contractor profile, links to relevant live websites, and two or three examples describing the scope, technologies used, your direct contribution, and delivery outcomes. Include at least one e-commerce implementation, your availability, and your proposed contracting rate.