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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Shopify Developer - **Company:** REMOTE JOBS LLC - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $80,000.0 - $250,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Contentful, Clean Code Principles, JavaScript (Programming Language), Computer Animation, Adobe InDesign, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Data Analysis, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Code Review, Databases, JSON, PostgreSQL, Node.Js, OAuth, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Payment Gateway, Performance Tuning, Scrum Methodology, Redis, Next.js, Shopify, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, TypeScript, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, WebSocket, Web Usability, WebGL, Three.js, Klaviyo Email and SMS Marketing, Tailwind, Cypress (Programming Language), Caching, Pixel Perfect, Backend, Stripe, Material UI, Playwright, Cloudflare, Graphql, Front End Software Development, React Redux, Api Design - **Published:** September 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jobmonkeyjobs.com/career/28034141/Senior-Shopify-Developer-Any-All-Cities-9382 ## About the Role * 8+ years writing highly performant frontend code with an obsession for 95+ Lighthouse scores and optimal Core Web Vitals. * Deep Shopify Ecosystem Mastery: Proven experience building custom Shopify themes (Liquid, JSON templates, Online Store 2.0) as well as headless storefronts using the Shopify Storefront API (GraphQL) and frameworks like Hydrogen/Remix or Next.js. * Modern Frontend Tech: Expert-level experience with TypeScript and modern CSS methodologies (Tailwind CSS, CSS Modules) alongside robust animation libraries (GSAP, Framer Motion). * Headless CMS & Integrations: Extensive experience merging Shopify with headless CMS platforms like Sanity, Contentful, or Prismic, as well as third-party services (Klaviyo, Recharge, Algolia/Searchspring, Stripe). * Platform & Hosting: Fluency in industry-standard PaaS platforms including Vercel, Netlify, and Shopify Oxygen. * Architecture & State Management: Experience with state management solutions (Zustand, Redux, Pinia) and API integration patterns for cart state, multi-currency, and checkout flows. * Quality & Accessibility: Experience building accessible (WCAG compliant), responsive interfaces with a strong commitment to SEO best practices, testing frameworks (Jest, Playwright, Cypress), and maintainable code. * Performance Optimization: Practical knowledge of WebSockets, caching strategies (Redis, CDN-level/Cloudflare), and advanced image delivery networks. Nice-to-Have Competencies: * Custom App Development: Building bespoke Shopify Apps using Node.js, Remix, GraphQL Admin API, and Shopify CLI. * Shopify Plus & Enterprise Features: Hands-on experience with Shopify Functions, Checkout Branding API, Shopify Scripts, and B2B configurations. * Tracking & Analytics: Setting up server-side tracking, GTM, Meta Pixel, and Customer Privacy APIs without hurting site load times. * WebGL, Canvas & 3D: Experience building interactive graphics, 3D product visualizers, or canvas animations using Three.js or ``. * Full-Stack & API Design: Experience across backend/database layers (PostgreSQL), REST/GraphQL API design, and authentication flows (OAuth, JWT). * Client-Facing & Management: Direct experience working with clients to clarify requirements, defining product roadmaps, or leading engineering teams. ## Description We are hiring a contract-based Senior Shopify Developer to contribute to our Design and Development Team., In this role, you'll work across a variety of client projects to find cost-effective, high-quality, and pragmatic solutions to complex e-commerce challenges. Responsibilities will include: * Collaborating closely with Technical Leads and Designers to meet clients' custom e-commerce and technical needs. * Building and maintaining high-performance storefronts using both custom Liquid (Online Store 2.0) and modern headless architectures (Shopify Storefront API, GraphQL, Hydrogen/Remix, Next.js). * Implementing responsive, accessible, and pixel-perfect interfaces based on design specifications, with meticulous attention to product interaction details and motion design. * Integrating custom storefronts with headless CMS platforms (Sanity, Contentful), payment gateways, subscriptions, search, and third-party e-commerce APIs. * Optimizing e-commerce performance, focusing heavily on Core Web Vitals, image/video asset delivery, bundle size, and runtime efficiency across high-traffic collection and product pages. * Architecting scalable, reusable component libraries and design systems tailored for commercial platforms. * Writing clear documentation for store management, custom app integrations, and codebase maintenance. * Participating in project team rituals, including Sprint Planning, daily standups, code reviews, and retrospectives. The person we're looking for is happy, relaxed and easy to get along with. They're flexible on anything except conceits that will lower their usually outstanding work quality. They work "smart", by carefully managing their workflow and staggering features that have dependencies intelligently. They prefer deep work but are OK coming up to the surface now and then for top level / strategic conversations. We believe people with backgrounds or interests in design, art, music, food or fashion tend to have a well rounded sense of design & quality, so a variety of hobbies or side projects is a big nice to have!, We're always pitching for new and exciting technology niches. 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