SHOPIFY DEVELOPER

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY:

Coalition Technologies is devoted to delivering clients the highest quality work while providing our team a fun, thriving, and innovative environment. Along with the opportunity for tremendous career growth and rapid advancement, CT offers:

• The most competitive profit-sharing bonus plan in the industry, paying up to 50% of company profits to full-time employees each month!
• A highly competitive Paid Time Off plan, promoting quality work-life balance.
• Subsidized gym memberships to help team members feel their best.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance packages for all US-based team members.
• International Health Insurance Reimbursement Program for all international team members, a benefit unique to Coalition.
• Device upgrade and learning reimbursement programs.
• Motivating career development plans with clearly defined goals and rewards.
• Additional job-specific incentives and bonuses.
• Plus, 100% of our team works remotely with the support of time tracking software. Our company culture specializes in supporting remote team members, and we’ve been doing so for more than a decade. CT welcomes your application, wherever in the world it's coming from!

YOU SHOULD HAVE:

• Experience in creating custom sections from scratch and developing reusable front-end components within Shopify themes.
• Advanced knowledge of Metafields, Metaobjects, and the Shopify Search & Discovery app.
• Familiarity with Shopify CLI for efficient theme development and deployment.
• Proficiency with the Shopify Storefront GraphQL API, with an understanding of both the Admin and Storefront API layers (considered a strong plus).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, able to clearly discuss ideas, technical concepts, and feedback.
• A proactive mindset and the ability to take initiative and ownership of your work.
• A strong knowledge of the Shopify platform.
• A Shopify Certification (Preferred).
• An expertise in Shopify theme development and customization.
• Expert-level knowledge of Shopify Liquid templating language.
• Proficiency in working with different Shopify JS APIs (storefront, AJAX Cart, Sections etc).
• An expertise in HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript/ECMAScript.
• A knowledge of SCSS (preferred).
• An expertise in JavaScript libraries (e.g., jQuery).
• A thorough understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues.
• A strong understanding of responsive web design techniques.
• An understanding of W3C web standards, semantics, and accessibility guidelines.
• An ability to work on multiple projects and tasks at the same time.
• Great attention to detail and an organized work style.
• A positive and upbeat attitude with the ability to learn quickly.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in Shopify Websites Development.
• Experience with WordPress, Magento, and BigCommerce (preferred).
• Experience with Ruby (preferred).
• Proficiency in PHP/MYSQL and AJAX (preferred).
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• The availability to work 40 hours per week from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm PST.
• The ability to adapt to a diverse and multicultural environment.
• The passion to build a startup.
• A reliable workstation with a fast computer, microphone, webcam, speakers, reliable internet and power if working remotely.

YOUR DUTIES AND TASKS:

• Build custom sections, blocks, and components to enhance site functionality and overall user experience.
• Optimize and extend core Shopify theme features with a strong focus on performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Leverage the Shopify Storefront GraphQL API to implement advanced features beyond standard Liquid capabilities.
• Integrate and customize third-party apps and extensions within Shopify themes and the checkout process.
• Stay up to date with the latest Shopify platform updates, tools, and best practices to ensure modern and efficient development.
• Communicate clearly and regularly with team leads, project managers, and designers to align on project goals, timelines, and deliverables.
• Take initiative in suggesting improvements, sharing feedback, and identifying opportunities to enhance workflows and project outcomes.
• Developing eCommerce sites on the Shopify platform.
• Developing custom Shopify themes.
• Migrating websites from other eCommerce platforms to Shopify.
• Extending Shopify’s functionalities to the next level using storefront APIs, liquid programming, meta fields, etc.
• Integrating third-party and platform supported apps in the sites.
• Setting up payment integration, shipping methods and taxes in the Shopify platform.
• Ensuring page speed optimization of Shopify sites.
• Implementing SEO/CRO best practices in Shopify sites.
• Transforming complex layout PSDs into pixel-perfect presentation-layer HTML5/CSS3 templates.
• Creating responsive website designs.
• Working with version control systems such as GIT / SVN.
• Working under tight deadlines.
• Handling multiple projects at the same time.
• Producing high quality of work with a strong focus on detail.
• Thoroughly QA’ing work prior to submission.

We are looking for talented and diligent candidates who excel in our skills tests, and will consider these candidates even if past experience or educational background criteria aren't met.

California, New York, Washington, and Colorado: starting base pay for this position ranges between $17 - $35 per hour. Compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills test performance, geographic location, and seniority of the position offered. Outside of California, New York, Washington, and Colorado compensation may fall outside the above ranges.