Shopify Developer

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

Job summary

A leading e-commerce agency in the UK seeks a Shopify Developer to enhance their Shopify platform. You will work on theme customization, app integration, and optimizing site performance. The ideal candidate has a strong portfolio, proficiency in Liquid, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and can effectively collaborate with design and marketing teams. This position offers competitive salary and excellent benefits, including unlimited paid holidays and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Unlimited paid holidays

Hybrid working

MedicsCash Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Dog-friendly workspace

High-performance MacBook

Monthly treat perks

Free breakfast and drinks

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts across brands

Team social events

Training & development

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

Responsibilities

• Develop, customise, and maintain Shopify 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 for functionality.
• Optimise website performance for speed and scalability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues and performance bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with design, marketing, and content teams for a cohesive experience.
• Stay up-to-date with Shopify features, trends, and best practices in e-commerce.
• Contribute to the development lifecycle from concept to deployment.

Skills

Shopify Liquid templating language

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript (including ES6+)

Responsive design

Figma

Git

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

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.

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.

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

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.

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. 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.

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.
• 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.

Referral Bonus

• Talent Hunter Referral Bounty – £500. Help us find the right talent to join our team and get a handsome reward in return. If you refer someone and they land the job with us as a direct result of your referral, you get the bounty.

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary with great progression options
• Unlimited paid holidays – yes that’s not a typo!
• Hybrid working
• MedicsCash Cash Plan – covering everything from medical support, massages, optical, dental, a discount 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 – 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

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