[Hiring] Senior Shopify Developer @Avex Designs

Role Description

The Senior Developer role is critical in helping our clients grow their brands and achieve their business goals. They are responsible for developing and maintaining our Shopify-based ecommerce websites to ensure an optimal user experience, functionality, and performance. This role requires a deep understanding of Shopify's platform, customization capabilities, and best practices in ecommerce website development.

Custom Web Development:

• Develop and customize Shopify-based ecommerce websites according to project requirements and brand guidelines.
• Implement custom themes, templates, and layouts to enhance user experience and align with branding strategies.
• Integrate third-party applications, plugins, and APIs to extend website functionality and meet business objectives.
• Collaborate with designers, architects, and stakeholders to translate design mockups and wireframes into fully functional Shopify websites.

Shopify Configuration and Setup:

• Configure Shopify settings, including shipping, payment gateways, taxes, and checkout process, to ensure compliance with business requirements and industry standards.
• Set up product catalogs, collections, variants, and inventory management systems to optimize product visibility and sales conversion.
• Implement SEO best practices, meta tags, and structured data markup to improve website visibility and search engine rankings.

HTML Email Development:

• Develop HTML email templates and campaigns optimized for various email clients and devices, adhering to best practices and industry standards.
• Ensure compatibility with popular email marketing platforms (e.g., Klaviyo) and implement responsive design techniques to enhance readability and engagement across different screen sizes.
• Test and troubleshoot email templates for rendering issues, spam filters, and deliverability to maximize open rates and click-through rates.

Performance Optimization:

• Conduct website performance audits and optimization tasks to enhance loading speed, responsiveness, and overall user experience.
• Monitor website performance metrics, such as page load times, bounce rates, and conversion rates, and implement strategies to improve performance.
• Optimize website code, images, and scripts to minimize loading times and improve site accessibility across devices and browsers.

Quality Assurance and Testing:

• Conduct thorough testing of website features, functionalities, and integrations to identify and resolve any issues or bugs.
• Perform cross-browser and cross-device compatibility testing to ensure website usability and consistency across different platforms and screen sizes.
• Collaborate with QA testers and stakeholders to implement feedback and ensure website quality meets industry standards.

Collaboration and Version Control:

• Collaborate effectively with other developers, designers, and stakeholders on complex projects, sharing insights and knowledge to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Utilize version control systems, such as Git and GitHub, to track changes, manage code repositories, and coordinate team collaboration, ensuring seamless integration and versioning control across multiple development environments.

Compliance:

• Ensure website compliance with relevant regulations, such as GDPR, CCPA, and PCI DSS, by implementing necessary features and protocols.

Task Management:

• Coordinate the execution of tasks in alignment with overarching organizational goals and strategies.
• Prioritize tasks based on project deadlines, dependencies, and importance.
• Manage time effectively to meet project milestones and deadlines.
• Identify potential risks associated with task execution and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Facilitate collaboration between different teams and departments involved in task execution.
• Maintain clear and open communication with all team members.
• Ensure the quality of work by conducting thorough reviews and evaluations.
• Implement best practices and stay up to date with ecommerce and department-related trends/tactics.

Qualifications

• You are a Shopify expert.
• You’re passionate about eCommerce, technology, and/or design.
• You hold yourself and others accountable.
• You’re competitive and love winning as a team.
• You have high standards and expect the same from your team.
• You understand we're a growing company and everyone wears multiple hats.
• You understand that there will be “easy weeks” but also “busy weeks” where we need to help each other out.
• You can work autonomously without being micromanaged.
• Available if transitioned into FT Employee role.