Senior Shopify Developer 5+years

Sykasys; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic eCommerce solutions provider in Chennai is seeking a Senior Shopify Developer to create and optimize scalable eCommerce solutions. Candidates should possess at least 5 years of Shopify development experience, including custom app creation and performance optimization. Responsibilities include developing themes using Liquid, ensuring site performance, and leading cross-functional collaboration. This role emphasizes troubleshooting complex issues and best practices in security and scalability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Shopify development.
• Strong expertise in Shopify Liquid, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Experience in building and customizing Shopify themes from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Develop, customize, and maintain Shopify themes using Liquid, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Build scalable, high-performance Shopify stores focusing on user experience.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.

Skills

Shopify Liquid

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript (ES6+)

SEO best practices

Git/version control

Responsive design

Troubleshooting

Tools

Shopify APIs

Node.js

PHP

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Shopify Developer with 5+ years of experience in building and optimizing scalable eCommerce solutions. The ideal candidate should have deep expertise in Shopify development, custom app creation, and performance optimization, along with the ability to lead projects and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, customize, and maintain Shopify themes using Liquid, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Build scalable, high‑performance Shopify stores with a focus on user experience
• Develop and integrate custom Shopify apps and third‑party APIs
• Optimize website performance, speed, and SEO for improved conversions
• Implement advanced features using Shopify Plus (Scripts, Flow, Checkout customization)
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues
• Collaborate with designers, product managers, and marketing teams
• Ensure best practices in security, scalability, and performance
• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in Shopify development
• Strong expertise in Shopify Liquid, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+)
• Experience in building and customizing Shopify themes from scratch
• Solid understanding of Shopify APIs, webhooks, and app integrations
• Experience with custom Shopify app development (Node.js / PHP)
• Proficiency in Git/version control systems
• Strong knowledge of performance optimization and SEO best practices
• Experience in responsive design and cross‑browser compatibility
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues
• Good understanding of eCommerce workflows and UX principles

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Shopify Plus
• Knowledge of headless commerce (React / Next.js)
• Familiarity with GraphQL and REST APIs
• Experience with third‑party integrations (payment gateways, CRM, ERP)
• Understanding of Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO)
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Basic knowledge of UI/UX principles
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes

Nice to Have

• Experience with Shopify Hydrogen & Oxygen
• Knowledge of headless architecture and JAMstack
• Familiarity with Shopify Polaris (for app UI development)
• Experience integrating analytics tools (Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, etc.)
• Understanding of A/B testing and experimentation tools
• Experience with internationalization (multi-currency, multi-language stores)
• Exposure to subscription-based eCommerce models
• Knowledge of web accessibility standards (WCAG)
• Experience with serverless architecture (AWS, Vercel, etc.)
• Familiarity with Figma or design collaboration tools
• Prior experience in high-traffic / enterprise-level Shopify stores