Web Developer

About Nova Niche

Nova Niche Ghana Limited is a Ghanaian holding company with a growing portfolio of consumer brands across ecommerce, retail, and services. We are building modern, technology-enabled businesses serving customers locally and internationally. As we scale our digital presence, we are investing in our first dedicated in-house development role to drive technical excellence across our platforms.

Position Summary

We are looking for a Web Developer to join our team, supporting the design, development, and maintenance of our ecommerce platforms, internal tools, and AI-powered digital workflows. In this role, you will combine technical expertise, creative problem-solving, and hands-on execution to deliver scalable ecommerce and catalog solutions that create measurable business value.

Compensation

GHS 2,500 – 3,500 per month, commensurate with experience, with periodic structured salary reviews.

What You'll Do

• Ecommerce Development & Customization: Design, develop, and maintain Shopify ecommerce stores, including custom theme development using Liquid, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Integrate third-party apps, plugins, and services to enhance store functionality. Optimize site performance, ensure responsive design, and implement on-page SEO best practices.
• Product Catalog & Data Operations: Lead the technical buildout of our product catalogs — structuring product data, building automation scripts for batch processing and bulk uploads, and generating AI-powered product imagery and copy at scale. Ensure data integrity, consistency, and adherence to taxonomy and naming standards across all storefronts.
• AI & Content Automation: Set up and operate AI-powered workflows using text models (Claude, GPT, Gemini) for product copy generation and image generation models (Gemini, Imagen) for product photography. Evaluate, refine, and quality-check AI outputs before publishing.
• Internal Tools & Systems Integration: Build internal web tools and dashboards to support business operations. Integrate SaaS platforms (Shopify, Asana, Google Workspace, and others) via RESTful APIs. Automate repetitive workflows using scripting or integration tools.
• Code Quality & Collaboration: Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code. Participate in code reviews and version control workflows using Git. Collaborate with operations, marketing, and management to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

What You Bring

• Relevant certification in web development, software engineering, or a related technical field (bootcamp completion, professional certification, HND, or degree). Strong portfolio without formal certification also considered
• Strong HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Familiarity with at least one modern framework (React, Vue, Svelte, or similar)
• At least one project you have built and can demo (deployed preferred)
• Good written and spoken English
• A fast, self-directed learner who picks up new tools quickly

What Strengthens Your Application

• Experience consuming REST APIs
• Exposure to a server-side language (Node.js, Python, PHP)
• Basic understanding of databases and SQL
• Proficiency with Google Sheets or Excel
• Responsive design and cross-browser testing experience
• Experience with Git branching and collaborative workflows

Tools You'll Use

You'll work with a modern stack supporting ecommerce, AI content production, and business operations. Key technologies include:

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React/Vue/Svelte, Liquid (Shopify)
• Backend & APIs: Node.js or Python, REST APIs, third-party integrations
• Ecommerce: Shopify, Shopify Admin, Odoo
• AI & Content: Claude, GPT, Google Gemini/Imagen, Midjourney
• Data & Automation: Google Sheets/Excel, CSV processing, Zapier/Make/n8n
• Design & Media: Figma, Canva, Photoshop/GIMP
• Collaboration & Delivery: Git/GitHub, Asana, Google Workspace

Experience with these technologies is preferred but not mandatory — we value developers who are curious, adaptable, and eager to learn.

Nice to Have

• Shopify development (Liquid, themes, apps, Storefront API)
• AI-assisted coding tools (Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, Replit)
• UI/UX design sensibility or basic graphic design
• Basic SEO knowledge and Google Analytics
• WordPress/Elementor development
• CSS frameworks (Tailwind, Bootstrap)
• Testing/debugging tools (DevTools, Lighthouse)
• Agile workflows and project management tools
• Ecommerce UX best practices
• Open-source contributions

Why Join Us

• Be the foundational technical hire in a growing Ghanaian business group
• Enjoy real ownership and direct business impact from day one
• Work directly with leadership — no layers of bureaucracy
• Learn and grow with structured mentorship and a monthly development budget
• Build with modern tools including AI-powered workflows
• Follow a clear career path toward Senior Developer or Technical Lead

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following to careers@nova-niche.com with the subject line "Web Developer — [Your Name]":

1. CV (maximum 3 pages)
2. Link to at least one project you have built (deployed preferred)
3. A short cover note (maximum 250 words) answering: "What is the most interesting technical problem you have solved recently? What was your approach and what did you learn?"

Application Deadline: [15/07/2026]

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