[Hiring] AI-Native Ecommerce Developer @Tharp Ventures

Role Description

We're looking for a Full-Stack Ecommerce Developer to own the build, maintenance, and evolution of our clients' Shopify and WordPress sites.

• Turn designs into fast, clean, conversion-optimized storefronts.
• Leverage AI-native development workflows to enhance efficiency.
• Work directly with Account Strategists and Designers to translate Figma files into pixel-perfect, bug-free code.

What You'll Own

• Shopify Development
  • Build and customize Shopify themes using Liquid, JavaScript, and CSS.
  • Implement third-party app integrations and troubleshoot when they break.
  • Optimize site speed, mobile experience, and conversion flows.
  • Execute CRO experiments — landing pages, product page tweaks, checkout optimizations.
• WordPress Development
  • Build and maintain WordPress sites using modern block editor development and classic PHP where needed.
  • Customize themes, build landing pages, and integrate plugins cleanly.
  • Ensure sites are fast, secure, and easy for non-technical team members to update.
• AI-Native Workflow
  • Use Claude Code and similar AI tools daily to accelerate your development process.
  • Proactively identify opportunities where AI can speed up builds, reduce bugs, or improve code quality.
  • Stay current on the latest AI-assisted development techniques and bring new ideas to the team.
• Quality & Communication
  • Own QA on your own work — deliver code that's tested across browsers and devices before it reaches review.
  • Communicate proactively about timelines, blockers, and tradeoffs.
  • Record Loom walkthroughs to explain your work and flag questions before you start building.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on Shopify and WordPress development experience.
• Fluent in JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Liquid (Shopify), and PHP (WordPress).
• Experience working with Figma and translating designs to code without hand-holding.
• Familiarity with Claude Code, Cursor, or similar AI tools in daily workflow.
• Obsessive about details and thorough in testing own work.
• Clear and proactive communicator, especially in asynchronous settings.
• Ability to estimate accurately and flag risks early.
• Comfortable working with a team across time zones with minimal management.

Tools You'll Live In

• Shopify (Liquid, Theme Kit / CLI, APIs)
• WordPress (Block Editor, PHP, ACF)
• GitHub
• Figma
• Claude Code / Cursor
• Slack
• Loom
• ClickUp

Compensation

• $2,200 – $3,000/month USD
• Fully remote