Web Developer (Shopify Plus Expert) (ID: wQTGIsPZ)

Looking for a Shopify plus expert web Developer, you will focus on enhancing our Shopify store to drive higher conversion rates, increase revenue, and boost sales. This role is key to growing our online presence and contributing to the overall success of our business

You’ll have the chance to shape and grow our e-commerce platform while working closely with various teams in a fast-paced environment. We’re looking for someone proactive and collaborative, who can also support and train team members to help us all succeed together.

What you will be doing:

• Develop and Optimise Shopify Store: Continuously enhance and maintain an engaging, user-friendly Shopify store to increase conversion rates, revenue, and sales.
• Theme Customisation and Improvement: Implement and refine theme changes and upgrades in line with company branding and guidelines.
• E-commerce Expertise: Apply best practices across all e-commerce aspects to improve the online shopping experience.
• Collaborate with Design Teams: Partner with UI and UX design teams to create intuitive and effective user experiences.
• Integration Management: Manage seamless integration with Shopify Apps, marketing tools, and platform APIs to enhance functionality and performance.
• Debugging and Testing: Regularly test and debug the website to identify and resolve issues and ensure optimal performance.
• Technical Support and Coordination: Provide technical support and coordination to prevent website failures and maintain smooth operations.
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Use analytics tools to monitor website performance and provide regular insights and improvement recommendations.
• Stay Updated with Industry Trends: Stay informed about the latest e-commerce trends, technologies, and best practices to keep the company competitive.
• SEO and Digital Marketing: Implement SEO strategies and collaborate with the marketing team to boost organic search rankings and drive traffic.
• Security Management: Ensure the website’s security by following best practices and keeping software and plugins up to date.
• Documentation and Training: Document processes and train other team members to ensure consistency and knowledge sharing across the team.

Experience Requirments:

• Experience: Must have 3-5 years of experience in web development, specifically with Shopify.
• Shopify Plus Expertise: In-depth understanding of Shopify’s Liquid templating and theming system.
• Maintenance and Construction: Expertise in store maintenance and shop construction, along with a general understanding of Shopify’s admin system.
• Third-Party Integrations: Proven experience in debugging, implementing, and customising third-party Shopify applications to create unique solutions when required.
• Shopify Properties: Strong working knowledge of Shopify properties/objects, Meta fields, and AJAX API.
• Front-End Development: Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and JSON.
• Debugging and Testing: Excellent debugging and testing skills using browser console and other tools.
• User Experience (UX): Ability to collaborate with UI/UX design teams to create engaging, responsive, and unique layouts for mobile devices, tablets, and desktops.
• API and Plugin Integration: Experience with third-party APIs, services, and Shopify plugins.
• Proactive Communication: Ability to provide proactive feedback, interact effectively, and communicate clearly with team members.
• Performance Optimisation: Experience in optimising website performance and ensuring smooth connection with Shopify Apps, Marketing Tools, and Platform APIs.
• SEO and Analytics: Understanding of SEO best practices and experience with analytics tools to monitor and improve site performance.
• Security: Knowledge about e-commerce security best practices and handling sensitive data.
• Documentation and Training: Ability to document processes and provide training to other team members to ensure consistency and knowledge sharing across the team.

Qualities:

• Exceptional relationship-building and maintenance skills.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Enthusiastic attitude with strong leadership abilities.
• Exceptional analytical, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use data and insights to inform decision-making and drive improvements, with a knack for gaining insights beyond spreadsheets.
• Skilled at navigating complex interpersonal situations with effective negotiation and influencing techniques.
• Clear and straightforward communicator, able to present ideas and data concisely without unnecessary complexity..
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Natural inclination towards experimentation and innovation.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Generous Annual Leave allowance: 28 days per year, plus a day off for your birthday (and more days available at your manager’s discretion!).
• Hybrid and Flexible Working - Enjoy the benefits of both hybrid and flexible working. Split your time between our Birmingham office and remote work based on your location and role requirements. Additionally, once role expectations are met, you can adjust your start and finish times, lunch breaks, and work hours as you like!
• Cost price allowance for our company products.
• Flexible pension scheme.
• Opportunities to connect with colleagues at various team events and actively contribute to shaping our company culture. Gain first-hand experience being part of a fast-paced, growing company and help drive its continued success.
• Canteen
• Casual Dress
• Company Events
• Discounted or free food
• Employee Discount
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Gym Membership
• Health & Wellbeing Programme
• Free On-Ste Parking
• Profit Sharing
• Work from Home

We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all applicants. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, or age.

As this role is based in the UK, candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK. Candidates without these rights will not be considered.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £50,000.00 per year

Additional Pay:

• Bonus Scheme
• Commission Pay
• Performance Bonus
• Tips
• Yearly Bonus

Schedule:

• Day Shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend Availability

Experience:

• shopify plus: 3 years (required)
• Website management: 3 years (preferred)
• Web design: 5 years (preferred)
• Back-end development: 5 years (required)

Location:

• Birmingham (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Birmingham