# Shopify Developer

**Position Title:**  
Shopify Developer

**Employment Type:**  
Full-Time

**Department:**  
Technology – E-Commerce

**Location:**  
Denver, Colorado

**Reports To:**  
IT Director


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### **Position Overview:**

The Shopify Developer is responsible for building, maintaining, and optimizing Nomad Internet’s Shopify storefront and integrated e-commerce systems. This role owns the front-end and back-end development of the company’s online store, ensuring seamless user experience, site speed, mobile responsiveness, and high-converting functionality. The Shopify Developer is expected to manage theme customization, Liquid coding, third-party app integrations, and any CRO-driven design changes requested by leadership. This role reports directly to the IT Director and collaborates cross-functionally with Marketing, Design, and CRO teams.


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### **1. Front-End Shopify Development**

* Customize and maintain Shopify themes using Liquid, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
* Ensure responsive performance across all devices (desktop, tablet, mobile)
* Implement CRO-driven content updates, design refinements, and layout adjustments
* Support new page builds, offer placements, and banner updates
* Conduct ongoing QA for visual and UX consistency sitewide


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### **2. Back-End Integration & App Management**

* Configure and manage key Shopify apps including:
  * Subscription billing
  * Shipping integrations
  * Returns automation
  * Email and upsell systems
* Troubleshoot third-party tool issues and maintain clean data transfer across platforms
* Write or edit API connections as needed to link Shopify to internal systems (CRM, billing, etc.)
* Monitor app conflicts or performance slowdowns and proactively escalate


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### **3. CRO Implementation & Page Speed Optimization**

* Implement A/B test variations, split-test-ready layouts, and tracked call-to-actions
* Optimize site for page load speed, including asset compression and code clean-up
* Use Google Lighthouse, GTmetrix, or similar tools to audit performance weekly
* Maintain WCAG accessibility compliance and ensure code does not interfere with SEO or UX


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### **4. Technical Documentation & Deployment Standards**

* Maintain full documentation of all theme edits, code changes, and system configurations
* Use Git or approved version control system for staging and deployment
* Coordinate releases with IT Director to avoid downtime or service interruptions
* Flag high-risk updates and provide rollback paths for all production pushes


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### **Key Objectives & Results (OKRs):**

**Objective 1: Maintain Fast, Error-Free Shopify Storefront**

* Maintain >99.9% site uptime
* Keep mobile page load speed under 2.5 seconds
* Resolve all reported site bugs within 48 hours

**Objective 2: Execute CRO and Marketing Requests Rapidly**

* Implement approved landing page or theme changes within 24–48 hours
* Ensure all CRO test variants are deployed with tracking and QA
* Maintain backlog under 5 outstanding non-blocker tasks at all times

**Objective 3: Ensure Stability and Data Integrity Across Systems**

* Keep all third-party apps updated and functional
* Flag and resolve integration issues within 24 hours
* Ensure no broken flows from product to checkout or customer email confirmation

**Objective 4: Document and Deploy Changes Correctly**

* Maintain 100% documentation of theme files and custom scripts
* Follow approved deployment workflow for all site changes
* Never push untested code to production


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### **Position Requirements:**

* Must build and maintain custom Shopify themes and scripts
* Must execute CRO, design, and technical requests with high accuracy
* Must maintain uptime, speed, and seamless shopping experience
* Must be available during U.S. business hours and capable of resolving urgent issues


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### **Required Qualifications:**

* 5+ years in front-end and back-end Shopify development
* Strong command of Liquid, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, JSON, and AJAX
* Familiar with third-party Shopify app integrations and private API work
* Experience building and optimizing high-volume Shopify Plus storefronts preferred
* Detail-oriented, process-driven, and capable of testing before pushing live
* Strong communicator and collaborator with non-technical teams


## 📬 How to Apply

Email [**jobs@nomadinternet.com**](mailto:jobs@nomadinternet.com) with:

* Your short video answering the above questions
* A link to your resume or LinkedIn profile
* Any relevant portfolio links or work samples