Shopify Developer

Visualsoft Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative e-commerce company is seeking a skilled Shopify Developer to create and maintain high-quality online stores. You'll be responsible for developing and customizing Shopify platforms, translating designs into responsive code, and troubleshooting technical issues. This role offers a competitive salary, unlimited holidays, and a hybrid work environment, making it perfect for tech enthusiasts looking to make a significant impact in e-commerce.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Unlimited paid holidays

Medicash Cash Plan

Dog‑friendly workspaces

Monthly treat vouchers

Free breakfast and drinks

Pension scheme

Cycle‑to‑work scheme

Qualifications

• 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+).
• Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop, customise, and maintain Shopify e-commerce stores.
• Translate UI/UX design wireframes into high‑quality, responsive code.
• Implement and manage third‑party app integrations.
• Optimise website performance for speed and conversion.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and performance bottlenecks.

Skills

Shopify Development

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript

Liquid templating

Responsive Design

Figma

Git

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Job description

Job Overview

Location: Stockton on Tees, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Manchester. Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 remote; full remote possible within the UK).

We are looking for a highly skilled Shopify Developer.

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 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 technical issues, bugs, and performance bottlenecks.
• Collaborate closely with 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.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 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 meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Additional Desired Skills

• 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.

About Visualsoft

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.

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

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive basic salary with great progression options.
• Unlimited paid holidays.
• Hybrid working.
• Medicash Cash Plan (cash‑back up to £995 per year, fully paid).
• Employee Assistance Programme; access to Vivup for mental health support, financial guidance, and wellbeing resources.
• Dog‑friendly workspaces in Stockton on Tees and Manchester.
• High‑performance MacBook.
• Monthly treat on us: Amazon vouchers, Playstation credits, ASOS, H&M, Just Eat, etc.
• 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.