Web Developer

Job summary

Build, update, and maintain responsive websites and landing pages, and improve their performance, accessibility, and technical SEO. Troubleshoot website issues, integrate APIs and business tools, test and manage code, support deployments, and collaborate on client and internal projects.

Job details

About Zap Media Zap Media is a digital transformation agency helping businesses build better websites, streamline operations, and adopt AI and automation. Our work spans client websites, e-commerce, custom applications, and projects across our group of companies. We’re looking for a hands-on web developer who enjoys building polished websites, solving problems, and seeing projects through to launch. What you’ll do * Build, update, and maintain websites and landing pages. * Turn designs and content into responsive, user-friendly pages. * Improve website performance, accessibility, and technical SEO. * Troubleshoot bugs, broken layouts, forms, and integrations. * Connect websites with APIs, CRM systems, and other business tools. * Test changes across browsers and devices, manage code in Git, and support deployments. * Collaborate with our team on client projects and internal products. What we’re looking for * Strong working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. * Experience with React, Next.js, or a comparable modern framework. * A portfolio demonstrating websites or applications you helped build. * Good judgment around layout, typography, spacing, and mobile usability. * Ability to work independently, communicate progress, and meet agreed deadlines. * Comfort using AI coding tools, with the ability to understand, review, and test the code you deliver. * Availability to work in person at our downtown Ottawa office as required. Experience with WordPress, Shopify, TypeScript, API integrations, or basic backend development would be an asset. We value demonstrated ability and thoughtful work. Personal projects and freelance experience are welcome. How the role works This is a part-time, hourly position starting at $25 per hour. Work will be assigned as needed, with hours varying based on project demand and agreed availability. The hybrid arrangement combines remote work with collaboration at our 150 Elgin Street office. There is potential for the role to grow into a full-time position as workload increases, based on performance and business needs. How to apply Submit your résumé, portfolio or GitHub links, and your general availability. Include a brief description of one or two projects you worked on and what you personally contributed.

What you’ll do

Build, update, and maintain responsive websites and landing pages, and improve their performance, accessibility, and technical SEO. Troubleshoot website issues, integrate APIs and business tools, test and manage code, support deployments, and collaborate on client and internal projects.

Requirements

Applicants should have strong working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, experience with React, Next.js, or a comparable framework, and a portfolio of websites or applications they helped build. They should work independently, communicate progress, meet deadlines, use AI coding tools thoughtfully, and be available to work in person at the Ottawa office as required.

Listed skills

• HTML · Preferred
• Next.js · Preferred
• CSS · Preferred
• WordPress · Preferred
• Shopify · Preferred
• React · Preferred
• JavaScript · Preferred
• TypeScript · Preferred
• Git · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• HTML
• CSS
• JavaScript
• React
• Next.js
• Responsive Web Design
• Website Performance Optimization
• Web Accessibility
• Technical SEO
• API Integration
• Git
• Cross-Browser Testing
• WordPress
• Shopify
• TypeScript
• AI Coding Tools

Job areas

• Technology
• Software
• Creative & Media