Senior Shopify Developer - Contractor

Avex Designs; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Avex Designs is seeking a Senior Developer Contractor with deep Shopify expertise to design, customize, and optimize ecommerce experiences. You will implement themes, templates, and integrate third‑party apps to meet client branding and performance goals.

The role involves HTML email development (Klaviyo), SEO enhancements, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality Shopify sites for premium brands.

Qualifications

• Experience building and customizing Shopify-based ecommerce sites.
• Implement responsive HTML email templates and campaigns (Klaviyo).
• Proficient with HTML/CSS, JavaScript, and API integrations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and customize Shopify-based ecommerce websites per project requirements.
• Configure themes, templates, and layouts to meet branding and UX goals.
• Integrate third‑party apps, APIs, and ensure SEO and performance best practices.

Skills

Shopify

HTML/CSS

JavaScript

API integrations

Email development

SEO

Tools

Git / GitHub

Klaviyo

Shopify Admin/Theme

Google Lighthouse

Job description

About Avex

Avex is a rapidly growing eCommerce agency that partners with merchants in the fashion, lifestyle and premium products space. From high-growth DTC brands to enterprise, we have partnered with companies such as: KITH, LVMH, TAG Heuer, Hugo Boss, Enjoy Life, Mondelez, Brandon Blackwood, Undefeated, Rumpl, HAUS, O'Neill, Serta Simmons Bedding, Badgley Mischka and many others. We design, build and optimize eCommerce experiences on Shopify Plus for global brands.

Our Values

BUILD our clients’ businesses, INSPIRE our employees to grow, CHALLENGE the norm, and DELIVER on our commitments.

We design and build digital commerce experiences that connect brands to people through creative, technology and culture. We believe that our work should not only produce amazing results for our clients but should also be fun and rewarding for our team.

We ensure that our team and partners possess these traits. We feel that it is important to prioritize these core values over everything else. This allows us to deliver results for our clients, as well as a safe and fun work environment.

• Teamwork
• Passion
• Respect
• Talent
• Accountability
• Resourcefulness
• Radical Transparency
• Visionary

Role & Responsibilities

The Senior Developer Contractor role requires a deep understanding of Shopify's platform, customization capabilities, and best practices in ecommerce website development.

• Custom Web Development:
  • Develop, and customize Shopify-based ecommerce websites according to project requirements and brand guidelines.
  • Implement custom themes, templates, and layouts to enhance user experience and align with branding strategies.
  • Integrate third‑party applications, plugins, and APIs to extend website functionality and meet business objectives.
  • Collaborate with designers, architects and stakeholders to translate design mockups and wireframes into fully functional Shopify websites.
• Shopify Configuration and Setup:
  • Configure Shopify settings, including shipping, payment gateways, taxes, and checkout process, to ensure compliance with business requirements and industry standards.
  • Set up product catalogs, collections, variants, and inventory management systems to optimize product visibility and sales conversion.
  • Implement SEO best practices, meta tags, and structured data markup to improve website visibility and search engine rankings.
• HTML Email Development:
  • Develop HTML email templates and campaigns optimized for various email clients and devices, adhering to best practices and industry standards.
  • Ensure compatibility with popular email marketing platforms (e.g., Klaviyo) and implement responsive design techniques to enhance readability and engagement across different screen sizes.
  • Test and troubleshoot email templates for rendering issues, spam filters, and deliverability to maximize open rates and click‑through rates.
• Performance Optimization:
  • Conduct website performance audits and optimization tasks to enhance loading speed, responsiveness, and overall user experience.
  • Monitor website performance metrics, such as page load times, bounce rates, and conversion rates, and implement strategies to improve performance.
  • Optimize website code, images, and scripts to minimize loading times and improve site accessibility across devices and browsers.
• Quality Assurance and Testing:
  • Conduct thorough testing of website features, functionalities, and integrations to identify and resolve any issues or bugs.
  • Perform cross-browser and cross-device compatibility testing to ensure website usability and consistency across different platforms and screen sizes.
  • Collaborate with QA testers and stakeholders to implement feedback and ensure website quality meets industry standards.
• Collaboration and Version Control:
  • Collaborate effectively with other developers, designers, and stakeholders on complex projects, sharing insights and knowledge to deliver high‑quality solutions.
  • Utilize version control systems, such as Git and GitHub, to track changes, manage code repositories, and coordinate team collaboration, ensuring seamless integration and versioning control across multiple development environments.
• Compliance:
  • Ensure website compliance with relevant regulations, such as GDPR, CCPA, and PCI DSS, by implementing necessary features and protocols.
• Task Management: They work with managers to coordinate the execution of tasks in alignment with overarching organizational goals and strategies. That includes:
  • Task Prioritization: They need to prioritize tasks based on project deadlines, dependencies, and importance.
  • Time Management: They are responsible for managing their time effectively to meet project milestones and deadlines.
  • Risk Management: Identifying potential risks associated with task execution and developing strategies to mitigate them.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Facilitating collaboration between different teams and departments involved in task execution to ensure alignment with broader organizational strategies.
  • Communication: They must maintain clear and open communication with all team members.
  • Quality Assurance: They are responsible for ensuring the quality of their work by conducting thorough reviews and evaluations

We have expectations and so should you. We want to make sure we’re aligned on what is expected from both sides.

• You are a Shopify expert
• You’re passionate about eCommerce, technology and/or design.
• You hold yourself and others accountable.
• You have high standards and expect the same from your team.
• You can work autonomously without being micromanaged.

Available if transitioned into FT Employee role.