We are looking for a hands-on Shopify Developer to build, customize, and maintain our Shopify store(s) for the US market. This role covers theme development and customization, custom app/API integrations, performance optimization, and ongoing troubleshooting of a live, revenue-generating store. The ideal candidate has shipped real Shopify projects (not just tutorials), is comfortable working directly in Liquid and the Shopify ecosystem (Online Store 2.0, Shopify CLI, Storefront/Admin APIs), and understands the operational side of running a US e-commerce storefront (checkout, apps, third-party integrations, seasonal traffic spikes like Black Friday/Cyber Monday).
Key Responsibilities
- Build and customize Shopify themes using Liquid, HTML, CSS/SCSS, and JavaScript, including Online Store 2.0 sections and blocks.
- Develop custom features and storefront functionality (custom product options, bundles, subscriptions, quizzes, filters, etc.).
- Integrate and configure third-party apps (reviews, upsell/cross-sell, email/SMS, loyalty, subscriptions, ERP/inventory tools).
- Work with Shopify's Storefront API, Admin API, and webhooks for custom integrations and headless/hybrid setups where needed.
- Optimize site speed and Core Web Vitals (image optimization, lazy loading, script/app audit, theme performance).
- Ensure cross-browser and mobile responsiveness across all storefront pages.
- Troubleshoot and fix bugs on a live store with minimal downtime, especially around high-traffic periods (sales, launches, holidays).
- Collaborate with design, marketing, and merchandising teams to implement landing pages, campaign pages, and promotional features.
- Maintain code quality via version control (Git), staging/production workflows, and basic testing before deployment.
- Monitor app conflicts, script load impact, and checkout/cart functionality to avoid revenue-impacting issues.
Must-Have Requirements
- 2+ years of hands-on experience developing/customizing live Shopify stores (agency or in-house, not personal projects only).
- Strong proficiency in Liquid templating, along with HTML5, CSS3/SCSS, and JavaScript (ES6+).
- Experience with Online Store 2.0 architecture — JSON templates, sections, blocks, metafields.
- Working knowledge of Shopify's Admin API, Storefront API, and webhooks for custom integrations.
- Experience installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Shopify apps and their conflicts with theme code.
- Familiarity with Shopify CLI, GitHub/Git-based deployment workflows, and theme version control.
- Understanding of site performance optimization specific to Shopify (Lighthouse scores, Core Web Vitals, lazy loading, render-blocking scripts).
- Experience building/maintaining a store for a US-based brand or client — familiarity with US payment gateways, tax/shipping setups, and compliance basics (ADA/accessibility awareness is a plus).
Good to Have
- Experience with headless Shopify (Hydrogen, Next.js/React storefronts) or Shopify Plus features (scripts, Shopify Functions, checkout extensibility).
- Experience building custom Shopify apps (Node.js/Remix, Shopify App Bridge, OAuth).
- Exposure to subscription platforms (Recharge, Bold), ERP/inventory integrations, or multi-currency/multi-region setups.
- Basic understanding of SEO best practices for e-commerce (site structure, schema, page speed impact on rankings).
- Experience with Shopify Markets or managing multi-store/multi-brand setups.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated theme deployment (Shopify GitHub integration, Theme Kit).
Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month
Application Question(s):
- Tell me about a Shopify store you built or heavily customized. What was your role, and what specific features did you build?
- Have you worked with Online Store - what's the difference between a section and a block, and when would a merchant need custom metafields?
- Describe a custom feature you built that wasn't a standard Shopify or app capability, how did you approach it?
- How do you handle version control and deployment for theme changes — do you push directly to the live theme or use a staging workflow?
- A client says their store got slower after adding a few new apps. Walk me through how you'd investigate and fix it.
- How do you prepare a Shopify store for a high-traffic event like Black Friday/Cyber Monday?
- What are some considerations specific to running a US-facing Shopify store that you wouldn't necessarily worry about elsewhere — payments, tax, shipping, or accessibility?
- Are you comfortable with a shift that overlaps US business hours, including occasional urgent fixes outside standard hours during launches/sales? What's your notice period and expected CTC?
Work Location: In person
