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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Shopify Plus Developer - **Company:** T & L Designs, LLC - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** HTML, JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Code Review, Node.Js, Performance Tuning, Ruby, Shopify, Software Engineering, Web Performance Optimization, Backend, Integration Frameworks, Graphql, Webhooks, Software Version Control - **Published:** July 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b72a7d11818cd48a ## About the Role * 3+ years of software development experience overall, with 1+ years specifically building on Shopify.. * Hands-on Shopify Plus experience.. * Demonstrable custom app development experience using the Shopify APIs and a backend language (Node.js and/or Ruby) - beyond theme customization.. * Strong Liquid, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS skills.. * Experience with third-party integrations (REST/GraphQL APIs, webhooks, data syncs).. * Comfort working autonomously, with sound judgment about build-vs-buy and long-term maintainability.. * A portfolio or examples of custom Shopify work you can walk us through.. Nice to have * Headless / Hydrogen experience (or interest in moving us that direction over time).. * Experience at a high-growth DTC brand.. * CRO / performance optimization track record with measurable results.. * Experience migrating off paid apps to custom solutions.. * Familiarity with our specific integration surface (ERP, PIM, subscriptions, email/SMS platforms).. Who you'll work with * Technology leadership - your manager and primary technical collaborator.. * Cross-functional partners in marketing and operations.. ## Description We're a fast-growing direct-to-consumer brand, and we're looking for a Shopify Plus Developer to own the technical development of our storefront and the apps that power it. This is a builder's role with real ownership. You'll write custom Shopify apps, replace third-party apps with in-house solutions where it makes sense, and have a genuine voice in how we improve the customer experience. We don't want someone who only executes a ticket queue - we want a technical partner who brings ideas about performance, conversion, and what's worth building versus buying. You'll partner closely with our technology leadership and cross-functional teams (marketing, merchandising, ops). **To be considered, please fill out this survey: https://surveys.cultureindex.com/s/VK2opX4gLU/130183** What you'll do * Build custom Shopify apps using the Shopify APIs (Admin, Storefront, GraphQL) and a modern backend stack (Node.js and/or Ruby) to solve needs that off-the-shelf apps don't, or don't justify their cost.. * Replace paid third-party apps with in-house builds where it makes sense - evaluating which apps are worth bringing under our own control, building the replacements, and maintaining them.. * Develop and maintain our theme - Liquid, JavaScript, HTML/CSS - with an eye toward performance and maintainability.. * Own integrations between Shopify and our other systems (ERP, PIM, subscription, marketing, analytics, fulfillment, etc.).. * Improve site experience proactively. Monitor site speed, conversion, and UX, and bring forward your own recommendations - not just implement requests handed to you.. * Own technical quality: code review standards, documentation, version control, testing, and safe deployment practices, helping shape how we build.. What you'll own * The technical roadmap for our Shopify storefront, in partnership with technology leadership.. * The build, deployment, and maintenance of our custom apps and integrations.. * Site performance and the technical side of conversion-rate optimization.. ## Related Videos - [Coffee with Developers: David Heinemeier Hansson](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/875-coffee-with-developers-david-heinemeier-hansson) - [The Resilience of the World Wide Web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1281-the-resilience-of-the-world-wide-web) - [Stop using Node.js like in 2020! 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