# Shopify Web Developer

**Company:** [Pavago](null/companies/oLah2TugS95w5whXCdpTG3.md)
**Location:** Remote
**Workplace:** remote
**Department:** Candidate Sourcing

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## Description

Shopify Web Developer

**Position Type:** Part-Time, Remote  
**Working Hours:** U.S. Time-Zone Hours

### About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Shopify Web Developer to build, maintain, and optimize custom Shopify and Shopify Plus storefronts across multiple e-commerce brands.

This is a hands-on development role focused on Shopify Liquid, front-end development, responsive UI/UX, performance optimization, SEO, and Shopify app integrations. You’ll work closely with the development and strategy teams while using modern AI-assisted tools to improve development efficiency and quality.

### What You’ll Own

**Shopify Development**

-   Build, maintain, and continuously improve custom Shopify and Shopify Plus storefronts.
-   Work across sectioned and non-sectioned themes using Shopify Liquid.
-   Write clean, production-ready code without relying on page builders.
-   Own development tasks from implementation through deployment.

**Front-End Development**

-   Translate designs into pixel-perfect, responsive, mobile-first experiences.
-   Use advanced CSS, CSS animations, media queries, JavaScript, and jQuery.
-   Ensure consistent visual quality and functionality across browsers and devices.

**Shopify Apps & Integrations**

-   Research and evaluate Shopify apps based on specific business requirements.
-   Install, configure, and manage Shopify app integrations.
-   Troubleshoot and resolve integration-related issues.

**Performance & SEO**

-   Proactively identify and resolve website performance issues.
-   Optimize images, code, and front-end assets to improve site speed.
-   Build SEO-friendly pages and implement JSON schema and structured data where appropriate.

**AI-Assisted Development**

-   Use tools such as **Cursor, Claude, and similar AI platforms** to accelerate development.
-   Apply AI tools thoughtfully to improve productivity and code quality.
-   Share useful AI workflows and techniques with the team.

**Collaboration & Ownership**

-   Work closely with the Head of Development and brand strategists.
-   Identify issues proactively and recommend practical solutions.
-   Communicate progress, blockers, and timelines clearly.
-   Contribute to knowledge sharing and cross-training within the team.

### Required Experience & Skills

-   3+ years of hands-on experience developing and maintaining Shopify storefronts.
-   Strong experience with Shopify and Shopify Plus.
-   Advanced proficiency in Shopify Liquid.
-   Strong command of CSS, CSS animations, media queries, JavaScript, and jQuery.
-   Experience creating and manipulating JSON schema for Shopify themes and structured data.
-   Strong debugging skills using browser developer tools across multiple browsers and devices.
-   Experience building responsive, mobile-first storefronts.
-   Familiarity with Cursor, Claude, or similar AI-assisted development tools.
-   A portfolio demonstrating polished Shopify storefronts, preferably for consumer brands.

### What Makes You a Strong Fit

-   You proactively identify issues and take ownership of solving them.
-   You’re comfortable working independently in a remote environment.
-   You communicate clearly about progress, blockers, and timelines.
-   You’re receptive to feedback and continuously look for ways to improve.
-   You stay current with Shopify, front-end development, and AI-assisted development tools.
-   You enjoy sharing knowledge and helping teammates improve their workflows.

### What Success Looks Like

-   Shopify storefronts are visually polished, responsive, and reliable.
-   Development work is delivered efficiently with clean, maintainable code.
-   Performance, SEO, and mobile experience are consistently considered.
-   Technical issues are identified and resolved proactively.
-   Shopify apps and integrations are implemented effectively.
-   AI tools are used thoughtfully to improve development efficiency.
-   Stakeholders have clear visibility into progress and potential blockers.

### Interview Process

1.  Recruiter Screening
2.  Client interview
3.  Final selection