Senior Shopify Developer

About SEO Design Chicago

At SEO Design Chicago, we are passionate about growing the digital footprint and overall financial success of small to medium-sized businesses locally and nationwide.

As a locally-owned, multi-faceted digital marketing firm, we pride ourselves on providing tailor-made programs that meet client needs with an array of strategies, tools, and processes that have proven successful for even the most niche clients. Through traditional digital marketing, web development, analytics, graphic design, social media, and the execution of successful ad campaigns, SEO Design Chicago sets itself apart from other marketing firms by offering the most comprehensive approach to any company’s contemporary marketing needs.

Position Overview

We’re seeking an experienced Shopify Developer to drive our e-commerce initiatives through website development, UI/UX optimization, and international expansion. Reporting to the Sr. E-commerce Manager, you’ll play a crucial role in our growing e-commerce business, working directly with clients and colleagues to bring creative ideas to life.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop custom Shopify Plus solutions that align with client business objectives
  • Create and maintain custom Shopify themes using Liquid, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
  • Implement responsive, conversion-focused frontend experiences
  • Integrate and customize third-party applications and APIs
  • Optimize website performance and user experience
  • Conduct thorough testing and quality assurance
  • Collaborate with designers, developers, and project managers
  • Provide technical consultation to clients and team members
  • Implement and maintain e-commerce tracking and analytics
  • Support international e-commerce expansion initiatives
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues
  • Document development processes and maintain codebase

Technical Requirements

  • Expert knowledge of Shopify Plus platform and theme development
  • Advanced proficiency in Liquid templating language
  • Strong command of modern frontend technologies:
    • HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design principles
    • JavaScript (ES6+) and jQuery
    • Version control systems (Git)
    • REST APIs and JSON
  • Experience with:
    • PHP and AJAX
    • XML data manipulation
    • Mobile-first development approaches
    • Cross-browser compatibility
    • Performance optimization techniques
    • E-commerce security best practices

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Programming, or related field
  • Minimum 3+ years experience with Shopify Plus platform
  • 4-5+ years working with modern frontend technologies
  • 2+ years experience with Liquid, Java, PHP, JSON, jQuery, XML, and AJAX
  • Portfolio demonstrating successful Shopify implementations
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Development experience using the Shopify Plus platform, themes, liquid programming language and third-party apps

Preferred Qualifications

  • Shopify Plus certification
  • Experience with headless commerce implementations
  • Knowledge of SEO best practices
  • Familiarity with A/B testing methodologies
  • Experience with progressive web apps (PWAs)
  • Understanding of e-commerce analytics platforms

Essential Skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
  • Strong project management and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Creative problem-solving approach
  • Attention to detail and commitment to quality
  • Adaptability to changing priorities and requirements

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
  • Fun and flexible work environment
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative team atmosphere
  • Work-life balance
  • Opportunity to work with diverse clients
  • Modern tech stack and tools

Location

Chicago, IL [Remote work options available – if applicable]

How to Apply

Please submit your application including:

  • Resume
  • Portfolio of relevant Shopify projects
  • Cover letter highlighting your e-commerce experience
  • References from past e-commerce projects (optional)

SEO Design Chicago is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

The Shopify Web Developer (Chicago, IL) in this position needs to be able to work with many different kinds of people and be able to adapt to a lot of different situations.

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