Shopify Web Developer
Position Type: Part-Time, Remote
Working Hours: U.S. Time-Zone Hours
About the Role
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.
What You’ll Own
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.
Required Experience & Skills
- 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.
What Makes You a Strong Fit
- 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.
What Success Looks Like
- 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.
Interview Process
- Recruiter Screening
- Client interview
- Final selection