Qualifications
Responsibilities:Develop, extend, and maintain custom Shopify sections, blocks, and theme components using Liquid, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript on the Dawn theme.Translate Figma designs into high-quality, performant Shopify implementations, carefully balancing pixel accuracy with platform constraints.Utilize VS Code and Shopify CLI for local development within Git-based workflows.Manage dynamic storefront data through metafields and metaobjects.Troubleshoot, debug, and enhance Shopify themes for better performance, maintainability, and cross-browser compatibility.Collaborate with designers and project managers on multiple client projects in an agile agency environment.Take ownership of features from implementation to delivery, effectively communicating risks and trade-offs throughout the process.Requirements:Demonstrated experience in shipping and maintaining production Shopify themes.Strong proficiency in Shopify Liquid, section schema, and the architecture of the Dawn theme.Solid frontend skills with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, emphasizing attention to detail and code quality.Experience working in team environments utilizing Git, including resolving merge conflicts.Comfortable using Shopify CLI for local development and deployment.Experience in creating and managing metafields and metaobjects.Strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and the capability to work independently in a high-velocity agency environment.Beneficial Experience/Skills:Familiarity with React, Tailwind CSS, and modern web standards such as web components.Experience with GraphQL.
About the job
Join our dynamic web development team as a Software Engineer I focused on Shopify. In this fully remote role, you will have the opportunity to design and enhance custom Shopify sections and theme components, particularly within the Dawn theme framework. Utilizing your expertise in Liquid, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, you will translate Figma designs into precisely executed, scalable implementations.
In this position, you will work with tools like VS Code and Shopify CLI, engage in Git-based workflows, and implement advanced features leveraging metafields and metaobjects. Your role will also involve troubleshooting and optimizing Shopify themes to ensure reliability and performance, all while collaborating with diverse client projects in a fast-paced agency setting.
The interview process consists of an initial screening followed by a live coding session where candidates will demonstrate their ability to create a custom Shopify section, along with discussions on problem-solving and trade-offs in Shopify development.
About Activate Talent
Activate Talent is committed to revolutionizing remote work by empowering talented individuals to thrive in a flexible and innovative environment. We prioritize collaboration and creativity, making us a leader in the remote work sector.