Shopify Web Developer

Shopify Web Developer

Position Type: Part-Time, Remote
Working Hours: U.S. Time-Zone Hours

We are looking for an experienced Shopify Web Developer to build, maintain, and optimize custom Shopify and Shopify Plus storefronts across multiple e-commerce brands.

This is a hands-on development role focused on Shopify Liquid, front-end development, responsive UI/UX, performance optimization, SEO, and Shopify app integrations. You’ll work closely with the development and strategy teams while using modern AI-assisted tools to improve development efficiency and quality.

Shopify Development

• Build, maintain, and continuously improve custom Shopify and Shopify Plus storefronts.
• Work across sectioned and non-sectioned themes using Shopify Liquid.
• Write clean, production-ready code without relying on page builders.
• Own development tasks from implementation through deployment.

Front-End Development

• Translate designs into pixel-perfect, responsive, mobile-first experiences.
• Use advanced CSS, CSS animations, media queries, JavaScript, and jQuery.
• Ensure consistent visual quality and functionality across browsers and devices.

Shopify Apps & Integrations

• Research and evaluate Shopify apps based on specific business requirements.
• Install, configure, and manage Shopify app integrations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve integration-related issues.

Performance & SEO

• Proactively identify and resolve website performance issues.
• Optimize images, code, and front-end assets to improve site speed.
• Build SEO-friendly pages and implement JSON schema and structured data where appropriate.

AI-Assisted Development

• Use tools such as Cursor, Claude, and similar AI platforms to accelerate development.
• Apply AI tools thoughtfully to improve productivity and code quality.
• Share useful AI workflows and techniques with the team.

Collaboration & Ownership

• Work closely with the Head of Development and brand strategists.
• Identify issues proactively and recommend practical solutions.
• Communicate progress, blockers, and timelines clearly.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and cross-training within the team.

• 3+ years of hands-on experience developing and maintaining Shopify storefronts.
• Strong experience with Shopify and Shopify Plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Shopify Liquid.
• Strong command of CSS, CSS animations, media queries, JavaScript, and jQuery.
• Experience creating and manipulating JSON schema for Shopify themes and structured data.
• Strong debugging skills using browser developer tools across multiple browsers and devices.
• Experience building responsive, mobile-first storefronts.
• Familiarity with Cursor, Claude, or similar AI-assisted development tools.
• A portfolio demonstrating polished Shopify storefronts, preferably for consumer brands.

• You proactively identify issues and take ownership of solving them.
• You’re comfortable working independently in a remote environment.
• You communicate clearly about progress, blockers, and timelines.
• You’re receptive to feedback and continuously look for ways to improve.
• You stay current with Shopify, front-end development, and AI-assisted development tools.
• You enjoy sharing knowledge and helping teammates improve their workflows.

• Shopify storefronts are visually polished, responsive, and reliable.
• Development work is delivered efficiently with clean, maintainable code.
• Performance, SEO, and mobile experience are consistently considered.
• Technical issues are identified and resolved proactively.
• Shopify apps and integrations are implemented effectively.
• AI tools are used thoughtfully to improve development efficiency.
• Stakeholders have clear visibility into progress and potential blockers.