Job SummaryA Canadian company is looking for a professional Shopify Developer to focus solely on the development of their Shopify websites including payment gateways, inventory management, navigation, and checkout operations.
Responsibilities:Create & update online stores using the Shopify platform including front-end development, web design, user interface design (UI)Collaborate with Shopify Apps and Integrations for inventory systems, payments and other store related functionsCreate an engaging and knowledgeable online Shopify store to increase sales and revenueCreate bespoke Shopify themes and change pre-existing templates per pre-defined brand guidelinesBe an expert in all aspects of the eCommerce platformWork with the UX and UI Design Teams to create unique, strong and inventive front-end user experiencesEnsure a smooth connection with Marketing Tools, Platform APIs, and Shopify Apps to optimize the shop for overall efficiency and functionalityTest and debug websites regularly to improve performanceBased on their findings, provide technical support and coordination, protecting enterprises against failureIncrease conversion rates by optimising websites
Qualifications:A bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related disciplineBroad shop construction, launch, and maintenance expertise, as well as a general understanding of the admin systemProven skills in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, as well as a thorough grasp of the DOMPrevious experience working with a custom theme and/or the Storefront APIWorking knowledge of Shopify's theming system and Liquid templatingPrevious experience implementing/debugging third-party Shopify apps, as well as building unique solutions if neededIn-depth knowledge and expertise with vanilla JavaScript, jQuery, ES2015/ES6, and current JavaScript frameworksWorking knowledge of Shopify's object/properties, AJAX API, and Meta fieldsExtensive testing and debugging abilities using the browser console and other toolsPrior experience developing responsive layouts for desktop, tablet, and mobile devicesWorking knowledge of third-party services and APIs, as well as Shopify pluginsCapability to communicate effectively and provide proactive feedback