Full Stack WordPress and Shopify Developer

We are an established web design agency looking for a Full Stack WordPress and Shopify Developer to join our team! As part of our team, you will get to work on a diverse range of WordPress and Shopify website development and support projects, including high-end brochure sites, e-commerce sites, blogs, forums, and other custom WordPress and/or Shopify projects. The position is full-time and fully remote. You will work with clients from the US and Canada and will generally need to be available during Canadian hours (Eastern Time). You should apply if you have experience working with both Shopify and WordPress. If you have more experience working with one over the other, that’s fine as well and we still encourage you to apply.

Job Responsibilities

– Translate Figma designs into high-performance, responsive web pages on WordPress (using Elementor, HTML, CSS, JS) and/or Shopify (using Pagefly, Liquid, HTML, CSS, JS).
– Develop, customize, and modify themes and plugins/apps for WordPress and/or Shopify platforms.
– Integrate third-party APIs and resolve any conflicts that arise, adhering to the best coding practices.
– Test features and designs for functionality and fidelity to design specifications.
– Make revisions based on client feedback.
– Research and suggest the best tools, plugins, third-party software, APIs, and approaches for achieving desired features.
– Set up, migrate, and manage multiple websites on WordPress and/or Shopify using appropriate web host management tools and platforms.
– Implement security measures, including automatic backups and malware scans, and follow contingency protocols.
– Troubleshoot and resolve issues on WordPress and/or Shopify sites, providing ongoing client support.
– Efficiently manage tasks and deadlines using project management software, and track time spent on tasks.
– Maintain regular communication with project managers and team members to update on progress and deliver work in a timely manner.

Required Qualifications

– At least 2 years of experience in developing, theming, customizing, and maintaining websites on WordPress and/or Shopify platforms.
– At least 2 years of front-end development experience, with excellent knowledge of HTML, CSS, AJAX, JavaScript, and libraries like jQuery.
– Excellent understanding of page builders like Elementor for WordPress and/or Shopify’s Liquid template language.
– At least 2 years of solid experience in server-side scripting in PHP for WordPress and/or the equivalent on Shopify.
– Full proficiency in translating Figma designs into multiple breakpoint, responsive, and pixel-perfect web pages.
– Good knowledge of English (all project specifications, feedback, and designs will be in English).
– Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
– Strong attention to detail.
– Good communication and teamwork skills.
– Experience in implementing transition effects and front-end animations will be a major plus.

What’s in it for you?

– Full-time position (8 hours per day, 5 days per week)
– Flexible schedule
– 5% annual increases year-over-year
– Paid time off
– Opportunity to progress to a more senior role and direct mentorship