Shopify Developer
Permanent Employee, Full-time, Remote, EST Shift
Monthly Net Salary: Up to $2,200
Job Summary:
We’re seeking a technical Shopify expert to rebuild and optimize a high-volume DTC storefront for speed, conversion, and modern UX. You’ll own template refactors, checkout improvements, and on-site experimentation to lift conversion from ~0.85% to 1.6%+ within 90 days, partnering closely with growth and ops on tracking and weekly reporting.
Responsibilities:
Audit and redesign core templates (Home, Collection, PDP, Cart, Checkout) for mobile-first UX and conversion.
Improve site performance (target <2.5s load), reduce app bloat, and ship lightweight, maintainable code.
Fix checkout drop-offs and ensure clean payments flow (Shop Pay, PayPal, Buy with Prime, etc.).
Implement trust, urgency, and sticky add-to-cart patterns; optimize for AOV and CVR.
Stand up analytics: configure GA4 and session-recording (Hotjar/Microsoft Clarity); define key events.
Report weekly on CVR, AOV, funnel/checkout performance; propose data-backed tests and changes.
Requirements:
3+ years of Shopify development and CRO experience.
Proficiency in Liquid, HTML/CSS, and JavaScript; comfort working in/creating custom themes (e.g., Dawn).
Strong grasp of site-speed optimization (code splitting, asset minification, lazy loading, image/CDN best practices).
Proven track record improving mobile and checkout conversion.
Fluent English with proactive, async-friendly communication.
Experience with TinyIMG, Rebuy, Okendo, Bundler, and Klaviyo (for tracking and event triggers) preferred.
Familiarity with GA4 event modeling and session-recording analysis (Hotjar/Microsoft Clarity) preferred.
Comfort removing/replacing heavy apps with custom code and maintaining a clean deployment workflow preferred.