Senior Shopify Developer

Job description

As the most senior Shopify Developer at Digital Outlook, you will spearhead the development of Shopify e-commerce platforms, setting standards for quality and innovation. This pivotal role requires a professional who can recommend the best solutions based on best practice development and the latest feature releases from Shopify. 

Additionally, you will play a crucial role in building a dedicated Shopify development team around you, shaping the team's structure and driving its growth. This will involve recruiting, training, and leading new team members, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Project Execution and Development:

• Develop, customise, and manage Shopify websites, ensuring they meet client specifications and industry best practices.
• Implement and modify themes and make custom changes to existing Shopify sites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Liquid.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in collaboration with the team to maintain and improve website functionality and performance.
• Knowledge of third-party integrations and APIs to enhance site functionality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in collaboration with the team to maintain and improve website functionality and performance.

Quality Assurance:

• Perform code reviews and maintain high-quality development standards.
• Conduct performance tests to ensure that the sites operate efficiently under all conditions.
• Document all phases of the development process, ensuring that the final product adheres to the predefined specifications and quality metrics.

Stakeholder Management:

• Translate client business needs into actionable development tasks and communicate these needs clearly to the development team.
• Maintain regular communication with internal teams to provide updates and gather feedback on project progress.

Team Development and Training:

• Share knowledge and mentor less experienced team members in Shopify development practices.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and Shopify updates to lead team training sessions and enhance project outcomes.  Eg. Summer and Winter releases.

Your skills and experience

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4 years hands-on experience in technical development with Shopify and related technologies.
• Strong expertise in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Shopify Liquid.
• Strong experience with the Shopify and Shopify Plus platforms.
• Knowledge of third-party integrations and APIs such as Vue.js, Next.js, Node.js, Shopify API, and GraphQL is highly valued. While not essential, these skills will significantly enhance site functionality and are considered a strong advantage.
• Experience with Git (Bitbucket) and JIRA.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to perform well under pressure.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Development and delivery of Shopify projects within the agreed timelines and budgets.
• High-quality standards in deliverables with minimal post-launch issues.
• Positive feedback from clients and team members.
• Proactive and effective communication with all stakeholders.

Key Performance Criteria

At the completion of the two-month probation, we will review your progress to ensure that you are being provided with the support you need and that you are on track to perform the tasks outlined in this Job Description.

Why you'll love working here

• Extremely Attractive Salary.
• No Overtime.
• Young, passionate, energetic, and friendly colleagues.
• Opportunities to improve English within an international team.
• High health insurance package
• Offer Training & English courses
• Vacation, Team building events