Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Shopify Developer to join our team. As a Senior Shopify Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining our e-commerce platform on the Shopify platform. Your expertise will play a crucial role in enhancing the functionality, performance, and user experience of our online store.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and customize Shopify themes, templates, and functionalities to meet business requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers and marketers, to translate business needs into technical solutions.
- Implement best practices for responsive web design, user experience, and performance optimization.
- Extend Shopify's capabilities using custom app development, APIs, and integrations with third-party tools and services.
- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Liquid.
- Debug and troubleshoot issues, identifying and implementing appropriate solutions.
- Perform code reviews to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to coding standards.
- Stay up to date with industry trends, new technologies, and Shopify updates, evaluating their potential for adoption in our e-commerce platform.
- Optimize website performance, monitor site analytics, and conduct A/B testing to improve conversion rates.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers, fostering their growth and knowledge in Shopify development.
- Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Proven track record of at least X years of experience in developing e-commerce websites on the Shopify platform.
- Strong proficiency in Shopify Liquid, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/jQuery, and other relevant web technologies.
- In-depth knowledge of Shopify's APIs, Shopify Plus, and app development.
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile development methodologies.
- Familiarity with SEO best practices and web accessibility standards.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Shopify Developer Certification.
- Experience with front-end development frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js.
- Knowledge of server-side languages like Ruby on Rails or Node.js.
- Familiarity with payment gateways and third-party integrations.
- Previous experience mentoring junior developers.