The successful candidate will help build and maintain high-quality Shopify stores, improve the customer shopping experience, and implement solutions that support business growth.
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Shopify Developer to develop, customize, and maintain Shopify eCommerce websites. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of Shopify Liquid, frontend development, responsive design, and third-party app integrations.
You will work closely with our design, marketing, and eCommerce teams to create attractive, functional, and conversion-focused online stores.
This is a full-time opportunity with a UAE-based company.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, customize, and maintain Shopify stores.
- Customize Shopify themes using Liquid, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Create responsive and user-friendly storefronts.
- Develop custom sections, templates, and reusable theme components.
- Customize product pages, collection pages, cart pages, and checkout-related features where supported.
- Integrate third-party Shopify apps and services.
- Configure product listings, collections, navigation, and store settings.
- Integrate payment gateways, shipping services, and other eCommerce tools.
- Optimize website speed, performance, and mobile responsiveness.
- Troubleshoot technical issues and fix bugs.
- Implement SEO-friendly website structures and technical improvements.
- Collaborate with designers, marketers, and other developers.
- Maintain website security and follow Shopify development best practices.
- Manage code changes using Git and version control tools.
- Test website functionality across different browsers and devices.
- Keep up with Shopify platform updates and new eCommerce technologies.
Required Technical Skills
1. Shopify Development
- Shopify Store Setup and Configuration
- Shopify Theme Development
- Shopify Theme Customization
- Shopify Liquid
- Shopify Sections and Templates
- Shopify Online Store 2.0
- Product and Collection Management
- Shopify App Integration
2. Frontend Development
- HTML5
- CSS3
- JavaScript
- Responsive Web Design
- Bootstrap
- DOM Manipulation
- Cross-Browser Compatibility
3. Shopify APIs and Integrations
- Shopify Admin API
- Shopify Storefront API
- REST API and GraphQL fundamentals
- Third-Party App Integration
- Payment Gateway Integration
- Shipping and Fulfillment Integrations
4. eCommerce Skills
- Product Page Optimization
- Collection Page Customization
- Cart Functionality
- Conversion Rate Optimization
- Mobile Shopping Experience
- Product Filtering and Search
- Customer Account Features
- Discount and Promotion Configuration
5. SEO and Performance
- Shopify Technical SEO
- Website Speed Optimization
- Image Optimization
- Structured Data Fundamentals
- Canonical Tags and Metadata
- Core Web Vitals
- Mobile Performance Optimization
6. Development Tools
- Git and GitHub
- Shopify CLI
- Visual Studio Code
- Chrome Developer Tools
- Postman
- Figma (for design collaboration)
Qualifications and Requirements
- 1–3 years of practical Shopify development experience.
- Strong knowledge of Shopify Liquid and theme customization.
- Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Experience building responsive Shopify storefronts.
- Knowledge of Shopify apps and third-party integrations.
- Understanding of eCommerce workflows and online store functionality.
- Familiarity with website speed optimization and technical SEO.
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Good communication and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple development tasks and meet deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience developing custom Shopify themes from Figma designs.
- Knowledge of Shopify Plus and its features.
- Experience with custom Shopify app development.
- Familiarity with React and modern JavaScript frameworks.
- Experience with Shopify checkout customization where permitted by the platform.
- Knowledge of conversion rate optimization.
- Experience working with international eCommerce stores.
- A portfolio of Shopify stores or previous eCommerce projects.
Salary and Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience and technical skills.
- Full-time employment opportunity.
- Opportunity to work with a UAE-based company.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Collaborative working environment.
- Opportunities to work on international eCommerce projects.
- Remote or flexible working arrangements, depending on company policy.
Who Can Apply?
- Shopify Developers
- Shopify Theme Developers
- eCommerce Developers
- Frontend Developers with Shopify experience
- Shopify Liquid Developers
- Experienced Web Developers with eCommerce expertise