Job Title: Senior Shopify Developer
Location: Remote / Hybrid
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: 5+ Years
Experience Requirements
- Total Experience: 5+ years
- Relevant Shopify Experience: Minimum 3 years (Shopify Plus preferred)
Must-Have Skills
- Strong expertise in Shopify Liquid and theme architecture
- Advanced proficiency in HTML5, CSS3/SASS, and JavaScript (ES6+)
- Front-end development experience using React.js
- Hands-on experience with Shopify app development using Node.js/Express
- Good understanding of REST and GraphQL APIs, including webhooks
- Proficient with Shopify CLI, Git/GitHub, and standard code review practices
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with design, product, and backend teams
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Nice-to-Have / Preferred Skills
- Experience with Shopify Hydrogen, Oxygen, and headless Storefront API concepts
- Familiarity with TypeScript, Next.js, and Shopify Polaris
- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions)
- Basic understanding of AWS or Vercel hosting environments
- Experience with checkout extensibility, custom apps, and integrations with ERP/PIM systems (SAP experience is an advantage)
Roles and Responsibilities
- Lead the development and enhancement of Shopify themes and custom applications
- Build responsive, accessible, and high-performance storefront experiences
- Integrate third-party systems such as payment gateways, CRM, analytics, and ERP/middleware
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues; ensure optimal performance and stability
- Mentor junior developers and promote best coding practices
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and improve delivery processes
- Stay updated with the latest Shopify platform updates and recommend improvements (including Hydrogen/Headless approaches)
Project Context
- Working on Shopify Plus storefronts integrated with SAP and AWS
- Multi-environment setup with CI/CD on GitHub
- Frequent collaboration with Product, Design, and QA teams
- Mix of feature enhancements and maintenance with a focus on customer-facing performance and reliability
Screening Guidelines
Validate hands-on experience in the following areas:
- Shopify Liquid and theme customization
- Custom app development (private/public)
- GraphQL API integration
Also assess communication skills and ability to engage directly with clients and stakeholders.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $68,967.76 - $83,057.94 per year
Experience:
- Shopify: 5 years (Required)
- shopify Plus: 5 years (Required)
- Shopify Liquid and theme customization.: 5 years (Required)
- Custom app development (private/public): 5 years (Required)
- GraphQL API integration.: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: Remote