Intermediate Web Developer - Canada Only

About Outside The Box

Outside The Box is a digital agency based in Calgary, Alberta. We build websites, web applications, and digital marketing campaigns for clients across North America.

We're a small, senior team that ships a lot. If you like variety, ownership, and doing good work without bureaucracy, you'll feel at home here.

The Role

We're hiring an Intermediate Web Developer to build high-quality websites and web applications alongside our design and development team. You'll own features end-to-end, collaborate directly with designers and clients, and ship production code for recognizable brands in SaaS and beyond.

What You'll Do

  • Build responsive, performant websites and web applications in Next.js and TypeScript
  • Translate Figma designs into polished, production-ready interfaces in close collaboration with designers
  • Integrate frontends with headless CMS platforms (Sanity, Contentful, WordPress) and REST / GraphQL APIs
  • Optimize for Core Web Vitals, SEO, and cross-browser compatibility
  • Participate in code reviews and help evolve our development standards
  • Ship client work on deadline without sacrificing code quality
Required
  • 3–5 years of professional frontend development experience
  • Strong proficiency in TypeScript, React, and Next.js
  • Solid HTML and CSS fundamentals
  • Experience integrating with REST and GraphQL APIs
  • Comfortable with Git and collaborative development workflows
  • Strong grasp of responsive and mobile-first design
  • Track record of shipping performant, accessible web experiences
Nice To Have
  • Experience with headless CMS platforms (Sanity, Contentful, WordPress)
  • Familiarity with Shopify or other e-commerce platforms
  • Working knowledge of SEO best practices
  • Experience with testing tools (Jest, Playwright, Cypress)
  • Comfort in an agency environment with multiple concurrent projects
Why OTB
  • Real variety. In any given month you might ship a SaaS marketing site, an e-commerce build, and a custom web app.
  • A small, senior team. Fast decisions, direct access to founders, real ownership over what you build.
  • Quality-first culture. We care about the craft — clean code, good typography, fast sites, thoughtful interactions.
  • Genuinely flexible. Globally remote with core overlap in North American timezones. We trust our team to manage their own time.
Compensation & Role Details
  • Salary: $70,000–$90,000 CAD per year, based on experience
  • Employment: Full-time employee (not contract)
  • Location: Remote (Canada)
We are not partnering with staffing agencies at this time.
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