Shopify eCommerce Developer Job Overview: A Shopify developer designs, builds, and maintains custom e-commerce stores on the Shopify platform, with duties including theme customization, app integration, website performance optimization, and troubleshooting to improve user experience and drive sales.

Key Responsibilities: Build an interactive, engaging, competent Shopify store to boost sales and increase revenue Design customizable Shopify themes and alter existing templates according to established benchmarks Expertly manage and oversee all aspects of the eCommerce forum Closely collaborate with UI (User Interface) and UX (User Experience) design teams to build strong, unique, and state-of-the-art user experiences Develop seamless connections with platform APIs (Application Programming Interfaces), marketing tools, and Shopify apps to optimize the store for peak efficiency and functionality Enhance store performance by regularly testing and debugging the website Provide adequate technical support and quality assurance to keep the Shopify store running seamlessly Boost conversions by properly optimizing the website

Key Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer/Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or an associated field You have an expert-level understanding of Shopify’s Admin System, including shop creation, launch, and management You are proficient in CSS3, HTML5, JavaScript, and DOM You have adequate knowledge of “Liquid” for Shopify Themes and Shopify Stores You have proven experience working with Shopify’s storefront APIs and custom themes You possess prior experience working with third-party Shopify apps, including implementation and debugging You have an in-depth understanding and expertise in jQuery, vanilla JavaScript, ES2015/ES6, and other trending JS frameworks You have a working knowledge of AJAX API, Meta fields, and other objects/properties within Shopify Using a browser console and other similar tools, you possess the top-notch ability to test and debug websites, specifically online stores You have proven experience building responsive layouts for mobile and web You understand various Shopify plugins as well as different third-party services and APIs
Experience required in the following areas: Development & Customization Theme development Custom features App integration

Performance & Optimization Website optimization User Experience (UX) & User Interface (UI) SEO & Responsiveness

Maintenance & Support Troubleshooting & Debugging Technical support Store maintenance

Collaboration & Strategy Client collaboration Teamwork Staying current

Nice to Have: Has worked on multi-cultural companies and mid-to-large size projects.

Soft Skills: Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks. Strong communication and documentation skills. Effective time management and multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.