Shopify Developer Responsibilities
Create an engaging and knowledgeable online Shopify store to increase sales and revenue
Create bespoke Shopify themes and change pre-existing templates per pre-defined brand guidelines
Be an expert in all aspects of the ECommerce platform
Work with the UX and UI Design Teams to create unique, strong, and inventive front-end user experiences
Ensure a smooth connection with Marketing Tools, Platform APIs, and Shopify Apps to optimise the shop for overall efficiency and functionality
Shopify Developer Requirements & Skills
A bachelorβs degree in information technology, computer science, or a related discipline
Broad shop construction, launch, and maintenance expertise, as well as a general understanding of the admin system
Proven skills in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, as well as a thorough grasp of the DOM
Previous experience working with a custom theme and/or the Storefront API
Previous experience implementing/debugging third-party Shopify apps, as well as building unique solutions if needed
In-depth knowledge and expertise with vanilla JavaScript, jQuery, ES2015/ES6, and current JavaScript frameworks
Working knowledge of Shopifyβs object/properties, AJAX API, and Meta fields
Prior experience developing responsive layouts for desktop, tablet, and mobile devices
Working knowledge of third-party services and APIs, as well as Shopify plugins