Shopify Developer

Role Overview

Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Middlesbrough
Salary: Competitive, experience-based with department performance bonus
Role: Shopify Developer

 

As a Shopify End Developer, you will work closely with our senior developers, account managers and occasionally the client directly to create wordpress and shopify websites. This role will involve a mix of front-end and back-end development with some design responsibilities. 

Ideally, you can also grow into contributing to plugin development, and infrastructure / internal systems development.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Build and customise Shopify themes to deliver pixel-perfect e-commerce websites.
  • Develop custom Shopify apps and plugins to extend platform functionality.
  • Collaborate with designers, project managers, and other developers to turn requirements into seamless user experiences.
  • Optimise Shopify stores for performance, scalability, and SEO.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve bugs or issues related to Shopify stores or integrations.
  • Keep up-to-date with Shopify’s latest features, updates, and best practices.
  • Work with third-party APIs and Shopify’s Liquid template language to deliver complex features.
  • Maintain clear and consistent documentation of processes, code, and features.

A Bit About Us

We are one of the UK’s fastest-growing digital marketing agencies, with offices based in Middlesbrough, Edinburgh and London. Outrank has recently been awarded position 77 in the Great Place to work award for 2024. With a continually growing staff of over 30 dedicated Sales, SEO,PPC, Email and Social Media Specialists, we are the biggest little online marketing agency around.

We are looking for a Shopify Developer to join a small collaborative team who can help take the business to the next level. If you have a passion for creating both visually appealing and functional websites and are eager to develop your skills in a supportive environment, this could be the perfect role for you!

A Bit About You

Requirements and Desirable Skills:

  • Proven experience as a Shopify Developer, with a portfolio showcasing Shopify stores you’ve built or contributed to.
  • Strong knowledge of Shopify’s ecosystem, including themes, apps, and APIs.
  • Proficiency in Shopify Liquid, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and responsive design principles.
  • Experience with third-party integrations and custom app development.
  • Familiarity with e-commerce UX/UI best practices.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with a team.

Nice-to-Haves:

  • Experience with Shopify Plus and multi-store setups.
  • Familiarity with tools like Git, Figma, and Google Tag Manager.
  • Knowledge of e-commerce analytics, such as Google Analytics or Shopify Analytics.
  • Understanding of SEO best practices for Shopify stores.

Your Day To Day

As a Shopify End Developer at Outrank, here’s what a typical day will look like:

  • Morning Check-In: Begin with a brief team meeting to align on daily priorities and update everyone on your projects.
  • Development Work: Most of your day will be focused on building and customising Shopify sites, from coding and integrating designs to adjusting themes and plugins to meet project requirements.
  • Collaboration: You’ll work closely with the SEO and design teams to ensure the websites are optimised for performance and user experience.
  • Problem Solving: Address any development challenges as they arise, whether it’s fixing bugs or optimising site functionality.
  • Client Interaction: Occasionally, you might join calls with clients to discuss their needs and receive feedback on your work.

In this role, no two days are exactly the same, offering you a dynamic work environment where you are encouraged to take initiative, be creative, and contribute to a wide range of projects.

Company Benefits

Apart from the standard things like a competitive salary and contribution-matched pension , we at Outrank are proud to offer a few other sweeteners to help convince you to join us. Things like:

  • Conference attendance
  • Mentorship and training from senior team members
  • Opportunity to work on diverse and exciting projects
  • Career growth within company
  • Increased annual leave based on service
  • Bike to work scheme
  • Referral bonus for sales and staff
  • EMI scheme
  • Not to mention the best company culture in Digital outside of London!

 

APPLY BELOW

Outrank is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. All candidates will be assessed based on merit, qualifications and their ability to perform the requirements of the role.  

Middlesbrough

Brighouse Business Village,
1 River Court,
Riverside Park Rd,
Middlesbrough,
TS2 1RT

[email protected]

01642 931 380

Shopify Developer

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