Shopify Developer

Summary

Coalition Technologies is devoted to delivering clients the highest quality work while providing a fun and innovative environment. They are seeking a Shopify Developer who will be responsible for building custom sections and components, optimizing Shopify themes, and integrating third-party apps to enhance user experience. The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Build custom sections, blocks, and components to enhance site functionality and overall user experience
• Optimize and extend core Shopify theme features with a strong focus on performance, scalability, and maintainability
• Leverage the Shopify Storefront GraphQL API to implement advanced features beyond standard Liquid capabilities
• Integrate and customize third-party apps and extensions within Shopify themes and the checkout process
• Stay up to date with the latest Shopify platform updates, tools, and best practices to ensure modern and efficient development
• Communicate clearly and regularly with team leads, project managers, and designers to align on project goals, timelines, and deliverables
• Take initiative in suggesting improvements, sharing feedback, and identifying opportunities to enhance workflows and project outcomes
• Developing eCommerce sites on the Shopify platform
• Developing custom Shopify themes
• Migrating websites from other eCommerce platforms to Shopify
• Extending Shopify’s functionalities to the next level using storefront APIs, liquid programming, meta fields, etc
• Integrating third-party and platform supported apps in the sites
• Setting up payment integration, shipping methods and taxes in the Shopify platform
• Ensuring page speed optimization of Shopify sites
• Implementing SEO/CRO best practices in Shopify sites
• Transforming complex layout PSDs into pixel-perfect presentation-layer HTML5/CSS3 templates
• Creating responsive website designs
• Working with version control systems such as GIT / SVN
• Working under tight deadlines
• Handling multiple projects at the same time
• Producing high quality of work with a strong focus on detail
• Thoroughly QA’ing work prior to submission

Skills

• Experience in creating custom sections from scratch and developing reusable front-end components within Shopify themes
• Advanced knowledge of Metafields, Metaobjects, and the Shopify Search & Discovery app
• Familiarity with Shopify CLI for efficient theme development and deployment
• Proficiency with the Shopify Storefront GraphQL API, with an understanding of both the Admin and Storefront API layers (considered a strong plus)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, able to clearly discuss ideas, technical concepts, and feedback
• A proactive mindset and the ability to take initiative and ownership of your work
• A strong knowledge of the Shopify platform
• An expertise in Shopify theme development and customization
• Expert-level knowledge of Shopify Liquid templating language
• Proficiency in working with different Shopify JS APIs (storefront, AJAX Cart, Sections etc)
• An expertise in HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript/ECMAScript
• A thorough understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues
• A strong understanding of responsive web design techniques
• An understanding of W3C web standards, semantics, and accessibility guidelines
• An ability to work on multiple projects and tasks at the same time
• Great attention to detail and an organized work style
• A positive and upbeat attitude with the ability to learn quickly
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in Shopify Websites Development
• Excellent written and spoken English
• The availability to work 40 hours per week from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm PST
• The ability to adapt to a diverse and multicultural environment
• The passion to build a startup
• A reliable workstation with a fast computer, microphone, webcam, speakers, reliable internet and power if working remotely
• A Shopify Certification
• A knowledge of SCSS
• Experience with WordPress, Magento, and BigCommerce
• Experience with Ruby
• Proficiency in PHP/MYSQL and AJAX

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Experience in creating custom sections from scratch and developing reusable front-end components within Shopify themes
• Advanced knowledge of Metafields, Metaobjects, and the Shopify Search & Discovery app
• Familiarity with Shopify CLI for efficient theme development and deployment
• Proficiency with the Shopify Storefront GraphQL API, with an understanding of both the Admin and Storefront API layers (considered a strong plus)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, able to clearly discuss ideas, technical concepts, and feedback
• A proactive mindset and the ability to take initiative and ownership of your work
• A strong knowledge of the Shopify platform
• An expertise in Shopify theme development and customization
• Expert-level knowledge of Shopify Liquid templating language
• Proficiency in working with different Shopify JS APIs (storefront, AJAX Cart, Sections etc)
• An expertise in HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript/ECMAScript
• A thorough understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues
• A strong understanding of responsive web design techniques
• An understanding of W3C web standards, semantics, and accessibility guidelines
• An ability to work on multiple projects and tasks at the same time
• Great attention to detail and an organized work style
• A positive and upbeat attitude with the ability to learn quickly
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in Shopify Websites Development
• Excellent written and spoken English
• The availability to work 40 hours per week from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm PST
• The ability to adapt to a diverse and multicultural environment
• The passion to build a startup
• A reliable workstation with a fast computer, microphone, webcam, speakers, reliable internet and power if working remotely

Nice to Haves

• A Shopify Certification
• A knowledge of SCSS
• Experience with WordPress, Magento, and BigCommerce
• Experience with Ruby
• Proficiency in PHP/MYSQL and AJAX

Benefits

• The most competitive profit-sharing bonus plan in the industry, paying up to 50% of company profits to full-time employees each month!
• A highly competitive Paid Time Off plan, promoting quality work-life balance.
• Subsidized gym memberships to help team members feel their best.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance packages for all US-based team members.
• International Health Insurance Reimbursement Program for all international team members, a benefit unique to Coalition.
• Device upgrade and learning reimbursement programs.
• Motivating career development plans with clearly defined goals and rewards.
• Additional job-specific incentives and bonuses.
• Plus, 100% of our team works remotely with the support of time tracking software.