Job description
This is a remote position.
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Shopify Developer to design, develop, and optimize Shopify and Shopify Plus storefronts. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in building end-to-end eCommerce solutions using both Shopify Liquid and Hydrogen, along with hands-on experience in custom theme development, integrations, performance optimization, and scalable storefront architecture.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain Shopify and Shopify Plus eCommerce websites.
Build and customize Shopify themes using Liquid, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and Shopify APIs.
Develop modern headless commerce solutions using Shopify Hydrogen and related frontend technologies.
Implement complete storefronts from design handoff through deployment and post-launch support.
Develop custom features, integrations, and applications within the Shopify ecosystem.
Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, QA teams, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions.
Optimize website performance, Core Web Vitals, SEO, accessibility, and user experience.
Integrate third-party services, payment gateways, ERP, CRM, OMS, and marketing automation platforms.
Work with Shopify Storefront API, Admin API, GraphQL, and REST APIs to build and enhance platform capabilities.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues while ensuring platform stability and reliability.
Participate in code reviews and follow established development standards and best practices.
Support deployment activities, release management, and post-production maintenance.
Contribute to technical discussions and provide guidance to junior developers when required.
Requirements
5+ years of experience in web development with at least 3+ years focused on Shopify development.
Strong expertise in Shopify Liquid, Shopify Theme Architecture, and Shopify Plus.
Hands-on experience with Shopify Hydrogen, headless commerce architecture, and modern frontend frameworks.
Strong proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, React.js, HTML5, and CSS3.
Experience with Shopify Storefront API, Admin API, GraphQL, and REST APIs.
Experience implementing Shopify websites from scratch.
Knowledge of Shopify app integrations and custom app development.
Strong understanding of eCommerce best practices, customer journeys, checkout flows, and payment integrations.
Experience integrating third-party applications, APIs, and enterprise systems.
Strong debugging, troubleshooting, performance optimization, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with Shopify Plus stores.
Knowledge of Node.js and backend integrations.
Experience with headless CMS platforms such as Contentful, Sanity, or Strapi.
Familiarity with Google Analytics, GTM, SEO, and conversion rate optimization (CRO).
Exposure to Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
Experience working in distributed or cross-functional teams.
Key Deliverables
End-to-end implementation and maintenance of Shopify storefronts.
Development of both Hydrogen and Liquid-based eCommerce experiences.
Custom theme development, enhancement, and optimization.
High-performing, scalable, and conversion-focused online shopping experiences.
Reliable integration of third-party applications and enterprise systems.
Continuous improvement of site performance, usability, and customer experience.
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunities for professional growth and technical advancement.
Collaborative, inclusive, and high-impact work environment.
Exposure to cutting-edge Shopify and headless commerce technologies.
Originally posted on Himalayas
Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.