[Remote] Shopify Frontend & UX Developer (Hybrid Cincinnati / Remote US)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Snow Commerce, Inc is a leading provider of eCommerce strategy, design, and digital marketing. They are seeking a Shopify & UX Developer who will be responsible for delivering high-quality, user-centric e-commerce solutions, translating complex business requirements into responsive storefronts on the Shopify platform, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences. Responsibilities • Lead and contribute to the full development lifecycle of Shopify projects, from conceptualization through deployment and maintenance • Develop and customize robust Shopify themes using the Liquid templating language, custom sections and blocks within Shopify Online Store 2.0, focusing on responsiveness, brand consistency, and optimal performance • Design, build, and maintain custom Shopify themes and apps by leveraging Shopify's REST and GraphQL APIs (Admin and Storefront) to extend core platform functionality and integrate with third-party services • Utilize the Shopify CLI for efficient theme management, app development, and streamlined deployment workflows • Implement and manage Shopify Functions to customize complex business logic, such as discount rules, product pricing, and order routing at scale • Maintain a multi-channel development approach to support projects across Shopify, Amazon, and other relevant e-commerce platforms • Write well-structured semantic HTML, scalable and maintainable CSS (leveraging modern features like Flexbox and CSS Grid), and modern JavaScript (ES6+, ReactJS) • Design and build high-quality interactions that ensure users can achieve their goals with any input method (e.g., keyboard-only, mouse, touch) • Build and rebuild user interfaces, themes, and modules, leveraging expertise in modular, reusable, flexible, and scalable components and accessible interfaces • Maintain awareness of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and build products with empathy for users with different abilities and needs • Optimize the frontend for maximum speed, scalability, and Core Web Vitals compliance • Collaborate with UX/UI designers to translate wireframes, prototypes, and interaction flows into intuitive, user-friendly interfaces • Develop and maintain server-side applications and APIs using relevant programming languages and frameworks (e.g., Node.js, Python, Ruby on Rails) • Deploy, manage, and scale applications on cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), or Azure, ensuring high availability and security • Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment • Collaborate effectively and clearly with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, UX, Designers, Product Managers, and Client Services • Manage the actual coding and development environments, ensuring code across 100+ stores is scalable and adheres to best practices • Mentor and provide technical guidance to other development team members, and contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing Skills • Minimum of 2+ years of professional full-stack development experience is required • Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript (ES6+), and modern JavaScript frameworks/libraries such as React • Deep expertise in the Liquid templating language and the theme structure • Proficiency with Shopify Admin and Storefront APIs (REST and GraphQL) for data retrieval and manipulation • Experience implementing Shopify Functions and using the Shopify CLI • Understanding of Shopify App development best practices, including OAuth, webhooks, and embedded apps • Solid understanding of server-side development with experience in at least one backend language/framework (e.g., Node.js with Express, Python with Django/Flask, Ruby on Rails) • Significant experience with cloud hosting platforms, particularly AWS • Working knowledge of version control systems (Git and Bitbucket) and experience with database systems (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB) • Strong problem-solving, analytical skills, and a creative mindset • A proactive attitude and passion for learning new technologies • Must be highly organized and process-oriented professional • Experience with the Shopify architecture and headless components using frameworks like Hydrogen or Next.js • Familiarity with visual design tools like Figma, and basic knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator • Knowledge of e-commerce best practices and Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) • Experience with performance optimization and scalability for high-traffic websites • Familiarity with Google Products (Search Console, Analytics, Data Studio, among others) • Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Mocha, Cypress, Browserstack) • Contributions to open-source Shopify projects or the broader Shopify developer community Benefits • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance • Unlimited PTO • 401k with company match • Personal and professional development opportunities • Employee discount to design and order your own merch using our platforms Company Overview • At Snow Commerce, we believe that being unique online is critical to sustainable success. It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in Terrace Park, Ohio, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.snowcommerce.com. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job