Shopify Developer

Rocky Mountain Soap Company; Canmore; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the natural product industry as a Shopify Developer to enhance their online store's performance and user experience. This full-time hybrid role will allow you to contribute to a digital growth strategy that reflects the company's commitment to sustainability and community impact. With a supportive work environment and significant employee benefits, this position offers you the chance to grow alongside a passionate team devoted to nurturing the Earth.

Benefits

Significant product discounts and quarterly allowances

Subsidized group medical and dental benefits

Profit sharing program

Generous paid vacation and personal days

Healthy lifestyle support allowance

Access to a dedicated coach

Participation in organized activities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a Shopify Development role.
• Proven skills in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript are essential.
• Experience with GA4 and Google Tag Manager is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Shopify storefront for high performance.
• Implement and integrate third-party tools and apps to enhance functionality.
• Test and debug the website for optimal performance.

Skills

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript

Shopify

SEO

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Computer Science or related discipline

Job description

Who we are

At Rocky, we feel our best in nature and we feel our best when we nurture ourselves with nature. That's why for 25 years we've been students of this glorious Earth—formulating everyday essentials that nurture your skin, body, and hair, all crafted with care here in the Canadian Rockies.

Like nature, we're growing. With 13 stores open in Western Canada, we're expanding nationwide—starting with two new locations in Ontario this year: Upper Canada Mall in Newmarket and Sherway Gardens in Etobicoke.

Our new stores are designed to bring nature indoors. Crafted from natural materials, they guide customers through immersive sensorial experiences anchored by our signature sink— unique to each location.

Growing our culture-focused team means finding those who share the belief that we are a part in the greater ecosystem, working together to make a positive impact in our communities and for the Earth.

Are you a natural fit for the new world of Rocky?

The position

TheShopify Developeris a new role within the Ecommerce team and is responsible for the improvement and maintenance of our Shopify Online Store to deliver an exceptional digital customer experience and support digital growth.

This is a permanent full-time position working Monday through Friday in a hybrid capacity from our Workshop in Canmore, Alberta, or fully remote.

What you'll be doing

• Develop and help maintain our Shopify storefront, ensuring high performance and responsiveness on desktop and mobile devices
• Create and code Shopify themes tailored to our business needs
• Implement Shopify apps and integrate third-party tools and APIs to enhance store functionality
• Handle technical issues related to web development and integration of tools and apps
• Work closely with the Senior Ecommerce Specialist to ensure the website is optimized for conversions and user satisfaction
• Apply security measures to safeguard our website
• Implement SEO, accessibility, and site speed optimizations
• Customize Shopify Plus checkout using Shopify Functions
• Test and debug the website to ensure optimal performance
• Add tracking to capture key customer events in GA4
• Document development processes and user guides
• Develop reusable code for future use
• Keep up with Shopify updates, emerging trends, and technologies in web development

Does this sound like you?

• Minimum 2years' experience in a Shopify Development role
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline
• A passion for the customer digital experience with an entrepreneurial spirit
• Broad Shopify online store construction, launch, and maintenance expertise, as well as a strong understanding of the Shopify admin and recent Shopify updates
• Proven skills in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript
• Strong knowledge of Shopify's theming system and Liquid templating
• Previous experience implementing/debugging third-party Shopify apps, as well as building unique solutions if needed
• Strong knowledge of Shopify's object/properties, AJAX API, and Meta fields
• Extensive testing and debugging abilities
• Experience building and QA'ing Shopify Functions
• Experience with GA4, Google Tag Manager, and coding data to capture in the Data Layer
• Ability to communicate effectively, provide proactive feedback and work cross-functionally with other areas of the business
• Flexibility to adapt to changing needs, with strong problem-solving skills and a high attention to detail

What's in it for you?

• Significant product discounts and quarterly allowances
• Subsidized group medical and dental benefits for you and your family
• Share in Rocky’s success - The Great Game profit sharing program
• Generous paid annual vacation and personal days
• Healthy lifestyle support through an annual allowance
• Access to a dedicated Rocky coach to help you optimize your potential
• The opportunity to participate in Culture Club organized activities

Application

• We are accepting applications for the Shopify Developerposition until a suitable candidate is found.
• Eligibility:Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada.