Shopify eCommerce Developer

Job Overview:

A Shopify developer designs, builds, and maintains custom e-commerce stores on the Shopify platform, with duties including theme customization, app integration, website performance optimization, and troubleshooting to improve user experience and drive sales.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build an interactive, engaging, competent Shopify store to boost sales and increase revenue
• Design customizable Shopify themes and alter existing templates according to established benchmarks
• Expertly manage and oversee all aspects of the eCommerce forum
• Closely collaborate with UI (User Interface) and UX (User Experience) design teams to build strong, unique, and state-of-the-art user experiences
• Develop seamless connections with platform APIs (Application Programming Interfaces), marketing tools, and Shopify apps to optimize the store for peak efficiency and functionality
• Enhance store performance by regularly testing and debugging the website
• Provide adequate technical support and quality assurance to keep the Shopify store running seamlessly
• Boost conversions by properly optimizing the website
  
  

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer/Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or an associated field
• You have an expert-level understanding of Shopify’s Admin System, including shop creation, launch, and management
• You are proficient in CSS3, HTML5, JavaScript, and DOM
• You have adequate knowledge of “Liquid” for Shopify Themes and Shopify Stores
• You have proven experience working with Shopify’s storefront APIs and custom themes
• You possess prior experience working with third-party Shopify apps, including implementation and debugging
• You have an in-depth understanding and expertise in jQuery, vanilla JavaScript, ES2015/ES6, and other trending JS frameworks
• You have a working knowledge of AJAX API, Meta fields, and other objects/properties within Shopify
• Using a browser console and other similar tools, you possess the top-notch ability to test and debug websites, specifically online stores
• You have proven experience building responsive layouts for mobile and web
• You understand various Shopify plugins as well as different third-party services and APIs

Experience required in the following areas:

• Development & Customization
  • Theme development
  • Custom features
  • App integration
    
    
• Performance & Optimization
  • Website optimization
  • User Experience (UX) & User Interface (UI)
  • SEO & Responsiveness
    
    
• Maintenance & Support
  • Troubleshooting & Debugging
  • Technical support
  • Store maintenance
    
    
• Collaboration & Strategy
  • Client collaboration
  • Teamwork
  • Staying current
    
    

Nice to Have:

• Has worked on multi-cultural companies and mid-to-large size projects.
  
  

Soft Skills:

• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Effective time management and multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.