Lead Frontend Shopify Developer (m/f/div)

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Client:

DEPT

Location:

Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands, Denmark, United Kingdom, Ireland

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

99556030cd6e

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2

Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

Our team in Germany combines technology and experience design to create emotive yet conversion-focused ideas, products and campaigns at scale and speed. Our specialty are digital experiences and communication that change perceptions and shape new behaviours to make a difference in the market.

JOB PURPOSE

As a Lead Frontend Shopify Developer, you will work on the development and maintenance of a number of our Shopify and Shopify Plus e-commerce websites most of which are based on a headless approach. If you have built Shopify/Shopify Plus applications and have an understanding of how the overall architecture fits together with things like digital marketing tools, site management, etc. then this might be a good opportunity for you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build e-commerce sites in Shopify and Shopify Plus;
• Work on mobile, tablet, and desktop solutions;
• Perform regular website testing to ensure functionality, including logging issues, detailing bugs, and making recommendations to PMs of any improvements that can be made;
• Manage daily website updates, edits, changes, or asset uploads within our content management system;
• Work with PMs to support new business sales and pitches;
• Knowledgeable in security / personal data protection principles and GDPR;
• Develop testing plans and troubleshoot issues related to eCommerce;
• Help with website conversion and analytics;
• Monitor and manage website uptime and performance;

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Professional working proficiency in German and English;
• 5+ years of experience with TypeScript and ideally good knowledge of Next.js;
• 3+ years experience in Shopify Development, ideally with experience using Shopify Plus;
• General experience building, launching and maintaining stores, as well as general knowledge of the admin system;
• Strong understanding of Shopify 2.0 and working with a made theme and/or Storefront API;
• Experience with Liquid templating;
• Experience with implementing/debugging 3rd party Shopify apps as well as creating custom solutions if necessary;
• Experience with Shopify's object/properties, AJAX API, and Meta fields;
• Experience developing for responsive layouts for desktop, tablet, and mobile;
• Experience working with 3rd party services and APIs, specific plugins for Shopify;
• Directly available to start working in one of the countries: Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands, Denmark, Spain, United Kingdom, Ireland;

WE OFFER

• Company pension scheme;
• Flexible working hours, working from home and abroad;
• Lease bike options / JobRad;
• Health & Wellbeing - free, anonymous and unlimited access to 1-on-1 online coaching and mindfulness consultations with psychologists via chat, phone or video call;
• €30 per month - flexible package for digital food stamps and/or fitness providers/sport clubs/massage studios, internet costs, and/or public transport;
• Future Bens - exclusive access to sustainable, healthy products at attractive deals;
• A reputation for doing good. DEPT has been a Certified and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards;
• Awesome clients, big or small, local or global;
• The opportunity for possibility - training, development, and certifications;
• Global annual event where employees donate their skills to support local charities;

WHO ARE WE?

We are pioneers at heart, always looking forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. With people across 30+ countries, we provide the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive, while investing in you, your growth, and your team.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

At DEPT, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We encourage you to reach out to discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts.