Senior Full Stack Developer (Shopify Expert)

Implement & Maintain API Integrations – Connect Shopify with third-party tools, CRM systems, payment gateways, and analytics platforms.

Performance Optimization – Improve Core Web Vitals, site speed, and mobile responsiveness to enhance UX and conversions.

Custom Theme Development & Enhancements – Work with Liquid, JavaScript, and modern front-end frameworks (React, Vue.js, Alpine.js) to create fully custom Shopify storefronts.

Troubleshoot & Debug Issues – Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, store errors, and app integration challenges.

Work Cross-Functionally – Collaborate with design, marketing, and operations teams to align development with business goals.

Provide Portfolio-Backed Insights – Share past Shopify development projects, clearly detailing custom work vs. pre-built solutions.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• —Custom App Deployment – Successfully develop and launch 2-5 Shopify apps or features per quarter.
• —Checkout Optimization – Improve checkout conversion rates by 5-15% within 3-6 months.
• —Page Speed & Performance – Maintain a Google PageSpeed score of 90+ for desktop and mobile.
• —Bug Resolution Time – Ensure critical bugs and performance issues are resolved within 24-48 hours.
• —API Integration Efficiency – Seamlessly connect Shopify with 3-6 third-party services or automation tools per quarter.

Success Benchmarks (30-60-90 Days)

First 30 Days

• —✅ Complete onboarding and review Pearl West's Shopify tech stack, workflows, and current store performance.
• —✅ Audit existing Shopify apps, themes, and API integrations to identify improvement opportunities.
• —✅ Begin working on a small-scale custom Shopify app or store enhancement to demonstrate technical skill.

First 60 Days

• —✅ Deploy a fully custom Shopify feature or app integration that enhances store functionality.
• —✅ Work with marketing and design teams to optimize user experience and conversion flows.
• —✅ Implement performance improvements to improve page speed and mobile optimization.

First 90 Days

• —✅ Successfully launch an A/B-tested checkout or performance improvement that boosts conversions by 5-15%.
• —✅ Implement a major Shopify app, integration, or automation that enhances business operations.
• —✅ Establish development documentation and best practices for scalable Shopify solutions.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Must-Have Skills

• —Advanced Shopify Development – Expert in Liquid, JavaScript, and Shopify's API (REST & GraphQL).
• —Custom Shopify App Development – Proficient in Node.js, Python, or Ruby on Rails for building Shopify apps.
• —API Integration & Automation – Experience working with third-party APIs, webhooks, and Shopify Flow automation.
• —Performance Optimization – Expertise in Core Web Vitals, site speed improvements, and SEO best practices.
• —Front-End Development – Strong proficiency in React, Vue.js, or Alpine.js for interactive Shopify experiences.
• —Checkout & Cart Customization – Experience with Shopify Scripts, Checkout Extensibility, and custom payment flows.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• —Experience with Shopify Plus and headless Shopify architectures.
• —Knowledge of CI/CD workflows, DevOps, and automated deployment.
• —Familiarity with serverless computing and cloud-based functions (AWS Lambda, Firebase Functions).

Who Should Apply?

✅ Apply if you

• —Have deep Shopify full-stack development expertise, including custom Shopify app development and API integrations.
• —Can explain exactly what you built in past Shopify projects (not just modified existing solutions).
• —Have experience optimizing Shopify checkout, cart experiences, and business workflows.

🚫 Do not apply if

• —You only have experience with theme modifications or installing third-party apps.
• —You cannot showcase your Shopify development work with specific details.