Senior Shopify Developer - 19852795665

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Role: Senior Shopify Developer
Schedule: M-F / 8:00 – 5:00 PST with eventually 2-3 hours buffer/flexibility)
Type of Contract: Full Time - Independent Contractor
Salary Range: 4000 – 6000 USD (Based on Experience)

REQUIREMENTS

• C1 English proficiency Level both written and spoken (Must Have)
• 6+ years of experience developing Shopify-based e-commerce websites.(Must Have)
• Strong understanding of Shopify’s APIs and developer tools (Shopify CLI). (Must Have)
• Experience with Shopify Functions and Shopify Scripts.
• Fluency in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and Liquid.(Must Have)
• Experience in integrating third-party services and APIs (payment gateways, shipping providers, etc.) with Shopify.(Must Have)
• Familiarity with front-end frameworks/libraries (React, Vue.js) and experience writing JavaScript unit and integration tests. (Nice to Have)
• Ability to write and run Python scripts. (Nice to Have)
• Ability to optimize website performance and user experience through both front-end and back-end optimizations.
• Strong understanding of SEO and ADA best practices. (Must Have)
• Knowledge of version control systems such as Git. (Must Have)
• Experience with NPM, build tools like webpack, and SCSS/SASS. (Nice to Have)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, comfortable working with cross-functional teams including designers, project managers, and other developers.
• Ability to ask for clarity from stakeholders and communicate project progress and blockers effectively.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Eagerness to share knowledge and teach other developers new skills.
• Commitment to fostering a collaborative and learning-oriented environment within the team.

SCOPE OF THE ROLE:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Shopify Developer to join our client’s team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Shopify’s platform, extensive experience in e-commerce development, and a proven track record of delivering high-quality solutions. As a Senior Shopify Developer, you will play a key role in architecting, implementing, and maintaining Shopify-based e-commerce websites for our clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Architect, develop, and maintain Shopify-based e-commerce websites, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.
• Strong understanding of Shopify Theme 2.0 architecture including JSON, Customizer, and use of metaobjects.
• Develop new functionality, experiences, and pages on Shopify sites.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including designers, project managers, and other developers to define project requirements and deliverables.
• Customize and extend Shopify themes and plugins to meet stakeholder requirements.
• Integrate third-party services and APIs (payment gateways, shipping providers, etc.) with Shopify.
• Optimize website performance and user experience through front-end and back-end optimizations.
• Conduct code reviews, provide technical guidance as needed to other developers.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest Shopify features, trends, and best practices.
• Fix bugs and breakages, urgently attend to add-to-cart and checkout blockers.
• Provide documentation on functionality developed, so other developers can pick up if not available.
• Share knowledge and teach other developers new skills.