Shopify Developer

OuterBox is seeking a Shopify Developer (Solutions Engineer) who will play a vital role in developing competitive eCommerce websites that drive traffic and increase sales. The ideal candidate has strong front-end development experience with eCommerce CMS platforms, specifically Shopify, and has proven experience focusing on seamless transitions from design to completion while delivering well-written, efficient code.

Job Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Build and maintain websites and web applications using modern web technologies and frameworks, ensuring high performance, scalability, and responsiveness.
• Develop and write clean, functional code that establishes websites and custom features, ensuring long-term success and growth.
• Populate customer content (including text, images, databases, and products) into Shopify websites and other open-source content management systems.
• Develop and integrate APIs, third-party services, and content management systems to enhance website functionality and user experience.
• Execute precise data mapping and efficient uploads for site build projects, contributing to seamless website development.
• Investigate and troubleshoot reported issues systematically, providing timely resolutions to maintain optimal solution performance.
• Conduct comprehensive quality assurance testing to ensure that solutions meet high standards of functionality, usability, and performance.
• Contribute to the team's knowledge base by documenting processes, solutions, and best practices.
• Build, test, and debug website forms and other website/server errors while anticipating potential bugs or inconsistencies proactively.
• Enhance existing eCommerce websites by developing new features, forms, and customizations based on data analysis from Google Analytics, conversion optimization, and A/B testing.
• Partner collaboratively with all departments across OuterBox to contribute to successful website launches that drive online leads for customers.
• Collaborate effectively with project managers, designers, and fellow developers to ensure project success, alignment with client objectives, and adherence to OuterBox standards.
• Work with marketing teams to communicate technical information clearly, fostering an environment of learning and growth for teammates.
• Strategically identify areas for greater efficiency, process improvements, and to support best practices and standards within the team.
• Continuously stay updated on web development trends, digital marketing industry shifts, and best practices to enhance your credibility with teammates and clients.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Work Environment

Fast-paced, dynamic office environment and may be required to work outside of regular office hours to resolve issues or complete projects of the department.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Shopify development is required.
• Experience with eCommerce content management systems, specifically Shopify
• Strong proficiency with Liquid templating, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, and Git
• Experience customizing Shopify 2.0 themes and utilizing the Storefront and Admin APIs.
• Familiarity with Shopify Plus and advanced features like custom checkout and B2B.
• Practical understanding of SQL and server-side scripting.
• Experience with implementing and debugging third-party Shopify apps.
• Proficient in PHP, MySQL, and version control (Git/GitLab).
• Strong understanding of SEO fundamentals and the impact of sound web development on results.
• Familiarity with eCommerce platforms such as WooCommerce or BigCommerce is a plus.
• Experience using browser developer tools and extensions.
• Excellent communication skills, including active listening and critical thinking.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects at different phases, with varying scopes, budgets, and timelines.
• Self-starter with an eagerness to learn new skills and improve existing ones.

Additional Experience

• Experience with React.js, Vue.js, Next.js, or TypeScript.
• Shopify headless development and Storefront API.
• Experience with metafields, product filters, and complex data structures.
• Familiarity with Liquid performance optimization and custom app development.

Physical Demands

• Primarily involves sitting at a desk and using a computer for extended periods of time.
• Light physical activity is also required, such as carrying equipment or setting up for presentations.
• Requires a high level of mental focus and the ability to work under pressure.
• Good manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination and the ability to use a computer for extended periods are required.

Work Authorization/Requirements

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Travel

Limited travel may be required to our headquarters or to client offices. Less than 10%

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

Our company is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status.

Why You’ll love working at OuterBox:

• High-character, fun, and cohesive work culture
• Competitive base salary
• PTO that is genuinely encouraged
• Affordable, low-deductible health insurance plans
• Supplemental benefits, including employer-paid life insurance, short & long term disability insurance
• 401k with company match
• Remote work flexibility
• Supportive, transparent, and accessible leadership that welcomes ideas, insights & feedback
• Professional/individual development stipend

Cohesive Culture + Good Humor + Combined Skills = Awesome Results

At OuterBox, what we won’t stop doing is winning as a team for our clients, while at the same time winning for each other as both professionals and individuals. We know our awesome wins start with our incredible people, which is why for over 20 years we’ve created—and continuously refined—a team-centric work culture that is rooted in trust, respect, accountability, appreciation, fun, and collaboration. The Plain Dealer & Cleveland.com demonstrate this by having awarded OuterBox as a Top Workplace for three years running in 2022-2024!

At OuterBox, we’re here to thrive together—not simply survive. So if you’ve been searching for an agency that energizes, inspires, and directly helps you achieve the best for you, the person, and you, the professional, maybe it’s time to think outside the traditional agency box?