Shopify Developer

Bluewater Media is looking for a full-time Shopify Developer to join our rapidly expanding and award-winning team!
The ideal candidate will have 3 to 7 years of experience in developing and maintaining e-commerce websites on the Shopify platform. You will be responsible for the development and maintenance of high-quality, user-friendly e-commerce websites that support the needs of our clients. Our team is responsible for the websites of some of the top direct to consumer brands.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and Maintain Shopify Stores: Manage Shopify themes and templates. Ensure the functionality, performance, and scalability of Shopify stores.
• Customization and Integration: Customize Shopify themes and integrate third-party applications and APIs to enhance store functionality and performance.
• UI/UX Design: Collaborate with designers to implement responsive and visually appealing UI/UX designs.
• Performance Optimization: Optimize site performance, ensuring fast load times and seamless user experiences.
• Troubleshooting and Debugging: Identify and fix bugs and issues in Shopify stores. Provide technical support and troubleshooting as needed.
• Coding Quality and Best Practices: Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code. Adhere to coding standards and best practices.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including designers, project managers, and other developers, to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Client Communication: Communicate with clients as needed to understand their requirements and provide solutions to solve for their needs.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience: 3 to 7 years of experience as a Shopify Developer.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in Shopify platform and Liquid programming language.
  • Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery.
  • Experience with Shopify's API and third-party integrations.
  • Familiarity with version control systems, such as Git.
  • Knowledge of SEO best practices and web performance optimization.
• Design Skills: Experience with responsive design and mobile-first development.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Team Player: Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with WordPress or other e-commerce platforms (e.g., WooCommerce, Magento).
• Understanding of digital marketing and e-commerce strategies.
• Understanding of digital marketing tracking strategy including
• Familiarity with front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Vue.js).