End-to-End Shopify Delivery: Receive client tasks/briefs, plan the approach, execute, QA, and deliver — independently.
Custom Theme Development: Build and customize Shopify themes using Liquid, HTML/CSS, JavaScript. Deep expertise in Shopify's theme architecture is non-negotiable.
Shopify App & Integration Work: Install, configure, and troubleshoot Shopify apps. Build custom solutions using Shopify APIs (Storefront, Admin, Functions).
Store Performance & Optimization: Ensure stores are fast, conversion-optimized, and follow Shopify best practices.
Client Task Management: Manage your own pipeline of tasks. Prioritize, communicate status, flag blockers — like a true lead.
Team Guidance (Future): As we grow, mentor junior developers and review their work.

5+ years hands-on Shopify development (not just WordPress or general web dev)
Expert-level Liquid templating — you dream in Liquid
Strong command of HTML5, CSS3/SCSS, JavaScript (vanilla + jQuery)
Proven experience building and customizing Shopify 2.0 themes from scratch
Working knowledge of Shopify APIs: Admin, Storefront, Checkout Extensions, Shopify Functions
Experience with Shopify app integrations (payments, shipping, reviews, subscriptions, etc.)
Git version control — you use it daily, not occasionally
Ability to independently manage tasks: understand a brief, ask the right questions, deliver on time

Remote (Worldwide)

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