Shopify Developer
About Client
Our client is one of the UK’s fastest-growing pet food brands, committed to delivering premium-quality, vet-approved nutrition for cats via a tech-driven subscription model.
The company is passionate about combining data, customer experience, and clean code to build the most trusted cat food brand in the world. Backed by strong growth and a loyal subscriber base, we’re now expanding our digital experience - and we need a Senior Shopify Developer to help take our eCommerce infrastructure to the next level.
What You’ll Do
As a Senior Shopify Developer, you will lead the development, optimization, and scaling of our Shopify-based storefront. You’ll collaborate closely with other Shopify Developers, designer, QAs, and DevOps to build high-performance, conversion-focused experiences.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading the development and maintenance of our Shopify (or Shopify Plus) storefront.
- Building and customizing themes using Liquid, HTML/CSS, and JavaScript (including modern frameworks where appropriate).
- Creating custom apps or features using Shopify APIs and third-party integrations.
- Improving page load performance, accessibility, and mobile responsiveness.
- Working closely with designers to bring UX/UI designs to life with pixel-perfect execution.
- Managing integration with tools like Klaviyo, Recharge, GA4, GTM, Segment, payment and shipping gateways, etc.
- Ensuring high-quality code through testing, code reviews, and documentation.
- Staying up to date with Shopify’s ecosystem, including Hydrogen, Headless builds, and new API features.
What We’re Looking For
- 4–5+ years of experience in full-stack development, with at least 2 years working specifically with Shopify.
- Deep knowledge of Shopify’s theme architecture, including Liquid, sections, metafields, and storefront APIs.
- Strong skills in React, HTML5, CSS3/SCSS, and responsive UI development.
- Experience working with Shopify Plus and headless commerce setups is a strong plus.
- Solid understanding of eCommerce UX best practices and performance optimization.
- Experience integrating third-party services: CRMs, ESPs, analytics tools, subscriptions, loyalty platforms, etc.
- Familiarity with Git, CI/CD workflows, and working in cross-functional agile teams.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Nice to Have
- Experience with Hydrogen / Oxygen or Headless Shopify (e.g. TypeScript + Shopify Storefront API).
- Background in eCommerce.
- Experience working with A/B testing tools like Google Optimize or VWO.
What We Offer
- Work with one of the most loved pet food brands in the UK, making a real impact on customers' lives.
- A flexible and remote-first team culture, collaborating across Europe and the UK.
- High ownership role with direct influence on how our storefront evolves.
- Competitive salary/ rate depending on experience.