Shopify Developer

Visualsoft; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading e-commerce agency in Manchester is looking for a skilled Shopify Developer to enhance their online shopping experience. In this pivotal role, you will develop and maintain Shopify stores, implement new features, and optimise site performance. The ideal candidate should be proficient in Liquid, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, with a strong portfolio showcasing past projects. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and a range of excellent employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Unlimited paid holidays

Hybrid working

Medicash Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Dog friendly workspaces

High-performance MacBook

Monthly treat perks

Free breakfast and drinks

Friday afternoon drinks

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts across brands

Regular team social events

Training & development

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Shopify Developer with a strong portfolio.
• Excellent knowledge of Shopify Liquid templating language.
• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (including ES6+).
• Experience with responsive and mobile-first design principles.
• Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git.

Responsibilities

• Develop, customise, and maintain Shopify stores.
• Translate UI/UX design wireframes into high-quality code.
• Build and modify Shopify themes using Liquid, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Implement third-party app integrations.
• Optimise website performance for speed and scalability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.

Skills

Shopify Liquid

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript

Figma

Cross-browser compatibility

Git

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Visualsoft is a forward-thinking and innovative e-commerce company dedicated to providing our customers with an exceptional online shopping experience. We are passionate about cutting-edge web development and are seeking a talented Shopify Developer to join our growing digital team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping our online presence and driving our e-commerce success.

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled Shopify Developer. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the Shopify ecosystem, from theme customisation to app integration. You will be responsible for implementing new features, optimising site performance, and ensuring a seamless and engaging user experience. Your expertise in Liquid, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript will be crucial in bringing our design concepts to life and pushing the boundaries of what is possible on the Shopify platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, customise, and maintain our Shopify and Shopify Plus e-commerce stores.
• Translate UI / UX design wireframes into high-quality, responsive code.
• Build and modify Shopify themes using your expert knowledge of Liquid, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Implement and manage third-party app integrations, ensuring seamless functionality.
• Optimise website performance for speed, scalability, and conversion.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any technical issues, bugs, or performance bottlenecks.
• Collaborate closely with our design, marketing, and content teams to deliver a cohesive and brand-aligned online experience.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest Shopify features, trends, and best practices in e-commerce development.
• Contribute to the entire development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing and deployment.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Shopify Developer with a strong portfolio of past projects.
• Excellent knowledge of Shopify Liquid templating language.
• Proficiency in front-end technologies : HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (including ES6+).
• Proficient in using Figma to interpret designs and collaborate with the design team.
• Experience with responsive and mobile-first design principles.
• A solid understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and how to resolve them.
• Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Additional Desired Skills

• A good understanding of Shopify app development principles and the Shopify API.
• Experience with popular JavaScript frameworks and libraries such as React or Vue.js.
• Knowledge of SEO best practices and implementation.
• Familiarity with e-commerce analytics and conversion rate optimisation (CRO) strategies.
• Experience working with headless commerce architectures.

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary with great progression options
• Unlimited paid holidays – yes that's not a typo!
• Hybrid working
• Medicash Cash Plan – covering everything from medical support, massages, optical, dental, a discounts platform, and extras like SkinVision and digital physiotherapy. Cash back up to £995 per year, completely paid for by us!
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to Vivup for mental health support, financial guidance, and wellbeing resources
• Great working environments; our Stockton on Tees and Manchester workspaces are also dog friendly
• A high-performance MacBook
• VS Perks, have a monthly treat on us; from Amazon vouchers, Playstation credits, ASOS, H&M to Just Eat, there's something for everyone!
• Free breakfast, fruit, hot and cold drinks and protein shakes
• Friday afternoon drinks to wind down for the weekend
• Pension scheme to help you save for the future
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts across our brands
• Regular team social events
• Training & development

So if you think you’ve got what it takes to join one of the UK’s leading eCommerce agencies we’d love to hear from you.

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Our Values

We champion our clients

We believe in every retailer's potential to succeed online and celebrate each milestone of their journey with them.

We are one team

We believe in the power of collaboration - within our teams and with our clients. Together, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.

We create change

The future of eCommerce is always evolving. Where others see uncertainty, we see an opportunity to lead.

We care about what matters

We are committed to making the world a little brighter and doing what’s best for our people, our community, and our planet.

Talent Hunter Referral Bounty - £500

Help us find the right talent to join our team, and get a handsome reward in return. It couldn’t be easier – if you know someone that could be an ideal candidate, either refer them directly to us or simply ask them to include your details as the referer when they apply. If they land the job with us as a direct result of your referral, you get the bounty!

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Visualsoft is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspective.

We believe passionately that a diverse workforce is central to our success so we welcome applications from all sections of the community.