Role: E-Commerce Shopify Developer

Position Type: Contract

Job Description

We are seeking a talented E-Commerce Shopify Developer to enhance our client's online retail presence. This position is ideal for a candidate with a robust skill set in both front-end and back-end development, focusing on creating exceptional online shopping experiences.

Required Skills & Qualifications

4+ years of full-stack e-commerce development experience with a portfolio that demonstrates expertise in custom Shopify theme development and intricate backend integrations (Shopify Plus experience preferred).
Expertise in Shopify Liquid, vanilla JavaScript, CSS preprocessors/frameworks (such as Sass or Tailwind), and a strong eye for design.
Proficiency in backend programming (Node.js, Python, Ruby, or PHP) for building secure middleware and custom applications.
Comprehensive understanding of RESTful APIs, GraphQL, OAuth authentication, and webhooks.
Familiarity with Git version control, Shopify CLI, and CI/CD workflows for seamless theme updates.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Headless Commerce frameworks (e.g., Shopify Hydrogen, Next.js, React).
Background in A/B testing using tools like Google Optimize, Optimizely, or VWO.
Proven experience integrating with enterprise systems in the retail sector, such as NetSuite ERP.

Key Responsibilities

Front-End UI/UX & Storefront Development

Transform high-fidelity wireframes and mockups from tools like Figma or Adobe XD into highly responsive Shopify themes using Liquid, HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript.
Optimize user experience by implementing e-commerce best practices to enhance the buyer journey, streamline checkout processes, and boost conversion rates.
Create engaging micro-animations and intuitive navigation while ensuring adherence to WCAG accessibility standards and mobile-first principles.

Back-End Architecture & API Integrations

Design and implement custom data pipelines using Shopify's Admin and Storefront APIs to connect the storefront with external ERPs and fulfillment systems.
Develop and maintain secure middleware solutions utilizing webhooks for real-time syncing of inventory, orders, and customer data.
Create private/custom Shopify apps to fulfill complex business logic that standard marketplace apps cannot accommodate.
Manage API rate limits, optimize data payloads, and ensure backend scalability during high-traffic sales events.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead technical integrations and create user-friendly interfaces that enhance conversion rates for our client's e-commerce storefront. If you have the passion and skills to make a significant impact in the e-commerce space, we encourage you to apply!

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