We are in search of skilled and experienced WordPress & Shopify Developer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in building, maintaining, and optimizing custom e-commerce solutions and websites for our diverse clientele. You will work closely with front-end developers and design team to translate requirements into technical solutions that deliver optimal performance and user experience.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, maintain, and optimize custom functionalities and integrations for WordPress and Shopify platforms using APIs, Liquid (Shopify), and other relevant technologies
- Collaborate with designers, front-end developers, and project managers to translate design mock-ups into functional e-commerce features and website elements
- Craft custom themes and plugins to enhance functionality, tailoring solutions to meet specific project requirements for both WordPress and Shopify
- Perform routine maintenance tasks on existing WordPress websites and Shopify stores, including updates, backups, and security enhancements
- Conduct comprehensive performance assessments and tests, identifying and resolving issues that may impact user experience on both platforms
- Manage backend components, including database and server integration, ensuring smooth website operations
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues promptly to maintain seamless functionality and user experience
- Stay updated with the latest features, best practices, and security updates for both WordPress and Shopify
- Provide training sessions to clients on managing and updating their websites and online stores
- Implement and maintain SEO best practices to optimize search engine visibility for WordPress websites and Shopify stores
- Participate in code reviews, maintaining clean, well-documented code, and contribute to the development of internal tools and processes
Desired Skills:
- Proven 5 years of experience as a WordPress and Shopify Developer or in a similar role, with demonstrated expertise in developing custom themes and plugins for both platforms
- Proficiency in Shopify APIs, Liquid, and WordPress development best practices, including AJAX integration
- Strong skills in frontend technologies including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery, as well as experience integrating data via RESTful APIs
- Robust understanding of PHP backend development principles and skilled in creating responsive design websites that adapt seamlessly to various devices
- Effective communication, collaboration, and teamwork aptitude, with exceptional problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Enthusiasm for e-commerce and a keenness to embrace new technologies, along with proficiency in utilizing AI tools to enhance coding practices and solutions
- Preferred Shopify Certified Developer or actively pursuing certification, with familiarity in headless Shopify development and developing tailored Shopify applications
- Experience with popular WordPress page builders such as Elementor, Page Bakery, and ACF, and adept in navigating debugging tools like Firebug, Chrome Inspector, and others