Web Developer - Shopify

Develop, customize, and maintain our Shopify theme (Liquid, HTML, CSS, JavaScript) to support design and functionality changes

Build and modify custom features, sections, and apps to meet evolving business needs

Add, configure, and maintain new products, collections, variants, and metafields

Diagnose and resolve bugs across the storefront, checkout, and backend configuration

Monitor site performance, uptime, and functionality, proactively identifying issues before they impact customers

Serve as the primary point of contact with Shopify support, escalating and tracking tickets through resolution

Evaluate, install, configure, and troubleshoot third-party Shopify apps and integrations

Manage integrations with other systems (ERP, inventory, shipping, marketing tools, etc.) as needed

Ensure the store follows best practices for speed, SEO, accessibility, and mobile responsiveness

Test changes across browsers/devices before deployment and maintain a staging environment for major updates

Document processes, custom code, and configurations for internal reference

Stay current on Shopify platform updates, new features, and API changes

Required Qualifications

Proven experience building and maintaining Shopify stores (Shopify Plus experience a plus)

Strong proficiency in Liquid, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript

Familiarity with Shopify's theme architecture, Admin API, and Storefront API

Experience working with Shopify apps, metafields, and third-party integrations

Comfortable troubleshooting independently and knowing when/how to escalate to Shopify support

Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with internal teams and external vendors

Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

A self-starter mentality — someone who takes ownership, follows through, and doesn't need to be micromanaged

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with version control (Git) and deployment workflows

Familiarity with backend languages/frameworks (e.g., Node.js, Ruby, PHP) for custom app development

Experience with Shopify Plus features (Scripts, Flow, Functions)

Background in UX/UI or e-commerce conversion optimization

Experience with performance auditing tools (Lighthouse, GTmetrix, etc.)

What Success Looks Like

Store issues are identified and resolved quickly, with minimal downtime or customer impact

New products and features are launched accurately and on schedule

Shopify support interactions are handled efficiently, with clear documentation and follow-through

Stakeholders trust this role to flag problems before they escalate and to propose solutions, not just report issues