Shopify Web Developer

Permanent Employee, Full-time, Remote, PST Shift
Salary: $1,200 to $1,700

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Shopify Web Developer to join our team and create exceptional digital experiences. The ideal candidate is an experienced frontend developer with a deep understanding of the Shopify ecosystem and the versatility to work across the stack when needed. This role involves designing, developing, and optimizing Shopify themes and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful customer experiences.

Responsibilities:

  • Build and customize Shopify themes using Liquid, CSS, and JavaScript.

  • Ensure theme customizations align with brand identity and guidelines.

  • Create responsive, mobile-first designs optimized for cross-browser and cross-device compatibility.

  • Monitor and improve site performance, page speed, and Core Web Vitals.

  • Implement manual and automated testing workflows to debug and resolve theme issues.

  • Maintain themes to ensure compatibility with the latest Shopify updates and features.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan, prioritize, and execute backlog tasks.

  • Utilize Git workflows for version control, tracking, and deploying code changes.

  • Build and maintain Shopify deployment workflows using GitHub Actions and CLI tools.

  • Monitor and maintain server and network health as part of shared team responsibilities.

Requirements:

  • 3–5 years of frontend or full-stack development experience, with at least 1 year focused on Shopify development.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Web Development, Graphic Design, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

  • Proficiency in Shopify themes, Liquid (including Schema), APIs, and Shopify CLI; familiarity with Polaris Framework and app integration.

  • Strong understanding of responsive design, interaction patterns, and browser/device compatibility; familiarity with design tools like Figma or Balsamiq is a plus.

  • Expertise in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and API interaction, with knowledge of relational databases.

  • Experience in performance optimization, including improving Core Web Vitals and optimizing assets.

  • Hands-on experience with Git workflows and repository management.

  • Proficiency in debugging using Shopify CLI, Chrome DevTools, and cross-browser testing tools.

  • Familiarity with creating and managing deployment workflows using GitHub Actions.

  • Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication to convey technical topics to varied audiences.

  • Experience with Agile, Kanban, or similar project management methodologies.

  • Adaptable and comfortable wearing multiple hats in a dynamic team environment.

  • Proactive problem-solver with a strong drive for continuous improvement.

  • Passion for creating impactful customer experiences and working with a high-performance team.