Shopify Expert

Chic Le Frique; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Chic Le Frique in Dubai seeks an experienced Shopify developer to build and maintain custom features for a Shopify Plus luxury fashion brand. You will work on theme development, API integrations, and platform optimization with a strong UI/UX emphasis.

Responsibilities include implementing Liquid themes, building custom apps, and integrating third-party services. The role requires attention to detail, robust problem-solving, and collaboration with design and product teams.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Shopify development experience (2–5 years).
• Experience with Shopify Plus, Liquid, and advanced features.
• Strong JavaScript, React, and UI/UX sensibility.
• Ability to read Figma designs and implement components accurately.
• Backend knowledge: Node.js, RESTful APIs, GraphQL basics.
• Familiarity with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and version control (Git).
• Clear communication and problem-solving with a self-directed approach.

Responsibilities

• Develop and customize Shopify Plus themes (Liquid, sections, responsive design).
• Build and integrate custom Shopify apps via REST/GraphQL APIs.
• Integrate third-party services (payments, CRM, analytics, returns).
• Translate Figma designs into pixel-perfect code for the store.
• Optimize performance, speed, UX, and Core Web Vitals.
• Develop backend solutions and microservices (Node.js, webhooks).
• Troubleshoot platform issues and collaborate with product teams.

Skills

Shopify development

Shopify Plus

Liquid templating

JavaScript

React

UI/UX awareness

Figma

Node.js

REST/GraphQL APIs

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Git/GitHub

Problem-solving

Tools

Node.js

REST

GraphQL

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Git

GitHub

Job description

Build and maintain custom features for a Shopify Plus luxury fashion e-commerce store. You'll work on theme development, API integrations, custom apps, and platform optimization for a growing Dubai-based brand. Strong UI/UX sensibility required to translate designs into pixel-perfect implementations.

About the Role

Build and maintain custom features for a Shopify Plus luxury fashion e-commerce store. You'll work on theme development, API integrations, custom apps, and platform optimization for a growing Dubai-based brand. Strong UI/UX sensibility required to translate designs into pixel-perfect implementations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and customize Shopify Plus themes (Liquid, custom sections, responsive design)
• Build and integrate custom Shopify apps (REST/GraphQL APIs)
• Integrate third-party services (payment gateways, CRM, analytics, returns systems)
• Translate Figma designs into functional, performant code
• Optimize store performance and conversion (page speed, UX, Core Web Vitals)
• Develop backend solutions and microservices (Node.js, webhooks, automation)
• Troubleshoot and debug platform issues
• Collaborate with management and product team on feature implementation.

Required Skills

• 2-5 years hands-on Shopify development experience
• Shopify Plus platform knowledge (liquid, custom apps, advanced features)
• Strong in Liquid templating, JavaScript, React
• UI/UX awareness : Can read Figma designs, understand component structure, and implement with attention to detail
• Figma : Comfortable navigating design files, understanding specs, measurements, and design systems
• Backend : Node.js, RESTful APIs, GraphQL basics
• Databases : PostgreSQL, MongoDB (or similar)
• Version control : Git, GitHub
• Problem-solving and self-directed
• Clear communication

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with AI developer tools (Claude, Codex, terminal-based AI assistants).
• Experience with microservices architecture.
• Shopify App Store app development.
• Mobile app integration (React Native).