Senior Shopify Developer

Virtual Staff 365; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work setup

Australian EDT hours

Full-time

HMO (STAFF only)

Annual leave

Christmas bonus

Job summary

Virtual Staff 365 seeks a Senior Shopify Developer to build and maintain a cloud-based app ecosystem for eCommerce clients, focusing on new app development while keeping existing Shopify apps healthy and aligned with platform evolution.

You will collaborate with global teams, implement SEO/AEO best practices, and ensure data tracking accuracy across GA4 and GTM while leveraging Shopify CLI, Liquid, and modern JS stack.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of professional software development experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience building and shipping production Shopify apps.
• Advanced proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, and React.
• Strong understanding of SQL and relational database design.
• Demonstrated experience with Shopify CLI, React Router, App Bridge, and Polaris.
• Solid working knowledge of GraphQL, REST APIs, OAuth 2.0, and Webhooks.
• Experience with legacy Shopify development including Liquid and Online Store 2.0 themes.
• Familiarity with Git workflows, automated testing, and cloud deployment platforms.
• Working knowledge of SEO fundamentals, site architecture, and data tracking tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy new Shopify apps and features from architecture to App Store submission.
• Dedicate a significant portion of time to new app development alongside the maintenance and enhancement of existing applications.
• Write clean, tested, and documented code while submitting clear pull requests for team collaboration.
• Maintain existing apps by fixing defects, resolving production incidents, and paying down technical debt.
• Monitor Shopify for API version releases, deprecations, and sunsets to analyse the potential impact on apps and clients.
• Anticipate and mitigate technical risks such as API limits or review requirements to accurately estimate delivery timelines.
• Apply SEO and AEO best practices to ensure apps and storefront code positively impact crawling, indexing, and site speed.
• Troubleshoot client websites and app data flows for tracking accuracy across platforms like Google Analytics 4 and Google Tag Manager.
• Collaborate with global web development teams across different time zones on code reviews and release coordination.
• Communicate progress, blockers, and technical insights to internal project managers and stakeholders.
• Contribute to project scoping and record requirements, architecture decisions, and risks.
• Utilise AI coding assistants and automation tools responsibly to improve development efficiency without compromising security.

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

Node.js

React

SQL

GraphQL

REST APIs

OAuth 2.0

Webhooks

Shopify development

Liquid

Online Store 2.0

SEO fundamentals

Git workflows

Automated testing

Cloud deployment

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Shopify CLI

React Router

App Bridge

Polaris

Prisma

Docker

Figma

Job description

Our client is a leading SEO and Answer Engine Optimisation agency working exclusively with eCommerce brands to drive growth through organic and AI-driven search. With a global team operating across multiple continents, they deliver intelligent, integrated solutions for ambitious retailers.

They are now seeking to hire a Senior Shopify Developer to build and maintain their evolving cloud-based app ecosystem, delivering integrated solutions that allow clients and teams to work smarter and at scale. This role focuses heavily on new app and feature development while ensuring existing Shopify apps remain healthy and aligned with platform evolution.

Job Responsibilities

Application Development & Maintenance

• Design, build, and deploy new Shopify apps and features from architecture to App Store submission
• Dedicate a significant portion of time to new app development alongside the maintenance and enhancement of existing applications
• Write clean, tested, and documented code while submitting clear pull requests for team collaboration
• Maintain existing apps by fixing defects, resolving production incidents, and paying down technical debt

Technical Strategy & Platform Management

• Monitor Shopify for API version releases, deprecations, and sunsets to analyse the potential impact on apps and clients
• Anticipate and mitigate technical risks such as API limits or review requirements to accurately estimate delivery timelines
• Apply SEO and AEO best practices to ensure apps and storefront code positively impact crawling, indexing, and site speed
• Troubleshoot client websites and app data flows for tracking accuracy across platforms like Google Analytics 4 and Google Tag Manager

Project Coordination & Communication

• Collaborate with global web development teams across different time zones on code reviews and release coordination
• Communicate progress, blockers, and technical insights to internal project managers and stakeholders
• Contribute to project scoping and record requirements, architecture decisions, and risks
• Utilise AI coding assistants and automation tools responsibly to improve development efficiency without compromising security

• Minimum 4 years of professional software development experience
• Minimum 2 years of experience building and shipping production Shopify apps
• Advanced proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, and React
• Strong understanding of SQL and relational database design
• Demonstrated experience with Shopify CLI, React Router, App Bridge, and Polaris
• Solid working knowledge of GraphQL, REST APIs, OAuth 2.0, and Webhooks
• Experience with legacy Shopify development including Liquid and Online Store 2.0 themes
• Familiarity with Git workflows, automated testing, and cloud deployment platforms
• Working knowledge of SEO fundamentals, site architecture, and data tracking tools

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Previous experience working in an agency environment supporting multiple clients
• Proven success in launching an application in the Shopify App Store
• Experience with Shopify Plus or Hydrogen headless storefronts
• Familiarity with other eCommerce platforms such as Magento, BigCommerce, or WooCommerce
• Working knowledge of Prisma, Docker, or Figma screen design

• Permanent work-from-home set-up
• Dayshift (Australian Eastern Daylight Time business hours)
• Full-Time opportunity
• HMO (STAFF only)
• Annual leave
• Christmas Bonus equivalent to 1 month's wage (pro-rate)