Shopify Developer San Francisco / Remote

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Shopify developer with a passion for crafting impeccable online storefronts to join our web development team .

Front-end Development:

• Design, create and optimize front-end code of our Shopify website to meet the design and functionality requirements
• Customize and style the website theme to align with the brand identity.
• Partner with UX/UI designers to implement design elements and ensure a visually appealing and user-friendly interface.

Back-end Development:

• Integrate and customize Shopify apps to add specific functionalities to the back-end code of our online store.
• Use server-side languages to implement custom functionality and handle data processing on the server.
• Innovate and develop custom-made apps to provide cost-efficient alternatives to costly apps.
• Own data structure and implement 3rd party integration (pixels, connectors, EDI, etc.)

E-commerce Functionality:

• Implement and manage product catalogs
• Develop and optimize the shopping cart and checkout processes for a smooth customer experience.
• Integrate payment gateways securely to process transactions and protect customer data
• Integrate proper solutions to optimize our Shopify store and elevate its level above the average performance of Shopify-hosted websites (site speed, SEO best practices, clean code redundancies, etc.)

Quality Assurance (QA):

• Conduct thorough website testing to identify and fix bugs, ensuring a seamless and error-free UX.
• Keep the website and any integrated apps up to date with the latest security patches.
• Document code to facilitate future maintenance and collaboration with other developers.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience working with high-performance Shopify stores.
• Strong proficiency in Shopify front-end and back-end development, including theme - customization, app integration, and use of the Liquid language.
• UX Design, SDKs, APIs, Node.js, and REST for creating responsive and interactive user interfaces.
• Understanding of databases and how to manage data within an e-commerce context.
• Strong coding and scripting skills, with an emphasis on clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to translate highly technical terminology into easy-to-understand, digestible summaries for key stakeholders and executives.
• Experience with testing frameworks and a commitment to thorough testing and debugging practices to ensure high-quality code.
• A keen eye for detail to ensure that the implemented design matches the provided specifications accurately.
• Ability to manage time effectively, meet deadlines, and prioritize tasks in a dynamic and remote work environment.

Personal Qualities:

• Team player: While you'll have a lot of autonomy, we're all about collaboration.
• Detail-oriented: We're meticulous about the minor details. If you're someone who zooms into every pixel and ensures every interaction feels just right, you'll fit right in.
• Adaptable: While we operate in a fast-paced environment, we're very methodical about our processes.