Remote Shopify Developer (Liquid & Storefront API)

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY: Career Growth & Competitive Benefits

Coalition Technologies is dedicated to delivering exceptional client work while fostering a fun, innovative, and thriving environment for our team. We offer significant opportunities for career growth and rapid advancement, alongside highly competitive benefits for our remote workforce:

• Industry-Leading Profit Sharing: Receive up to 50% of company profits monthly (the most competitive plan in the industry).
• Work-Life Balance: Highly competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) plan.
• Health & Wellness: Subsidized gym memberships.
• Comprehensive Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance packages for US-based team members.
• Unique International Benefit: International Health Insurance Reimbursement Program for all global team members.
• Professional Development: Device upgrade and learning reimbursement programs.
• Structured Advancement: Motivating career development plans with clear goals and rewards.
• Additional Incentives: Job-specific bonuses and incentives.

Our entire team works 100% remotely, supported by time tracking software. We have specialized in supporting remote team members for over a decade. We welcome applications from candidates worldwide.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: Shopify Platform Expertise

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Shopify Websites Development.
• Expert-level knowledge of Shopify Liquid templating language.
• Expertise in Shopify theme development and customization.
• Experience creating custom sections from scratch and developing reusable front-end components within Shopify themes.
• Advanced knowledge of Metafields, Metaobjects, and the Shopify Search & Discovery app.
• Familiarity with Shopify CLI for efficient theme development and deployment.
• Proficiency with the Shopify Storefront GraphQL API, with an understanding of both the Admin and Storefront API layers (considered a strong plus).
• Proficiency in working with different Shopify JS APIs (storefront, AJAX Cart, Sections etc).
• Expertise in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript/ECMAScript.
• Knowledge of SCSS (preferred).
• Expertise in JavaScript libraries (e.g., jQuery).
• Strong understanding of responsive web design techniques.
• Thorough understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues.
• Understanding of W3C web standards, semantics, and accessibility guidelines.
• A strong knowledge of the Shopify platform overall.
• A Shopify Certification (Preferred).
• Experience with WordPress, Magento, and BigCommerce (preferred).
• Experience with Ruby (preferred).
• Proficiency in PHP/MYSQL and AJAX (preferred).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, able to clearly discuss ideas, technical concepts, and feedback.
• Proactive mindset and the ability to take initiative and ownership of your work.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and tasks at the same time.
• Great attention to detail and an organized work style.
• Positive and upbeat attitude with the ability to learn quickly.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Availability to work 40 hours per week, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm PST.
• Ability to adapt to a diverse and multicultural environment.
• Passion for building a startup.
• Reliable remote workstation setup (fast computer, microphone, webcam, speakers, reliable internet, and power).

YOUR DUTIES AND TASKS: Shopify Development & Optimization

• Develop eCommerce sites on the Shopify platform and create custom Shopify themes.
• Build custom sections, blocks, and components to enhance site functionality and overall user experience.
• Optimize and extend core Shopify theme features with a strong focus on performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Leverage the Shopify Storefront GraphQL API to implement advanced features beyond standard Liquid capabilities.
• Integrate and customize third-party apps and extensions within Shopify themes and the checkout process.
• Extend Shopify’s functionalities using storefront APIs, Liquid programming, meta fields, etc.
• Migrate websites from other eCommerce platforms to Shopify.
• Set up payment integration, shipping methods, and taxes in the Shopify platform.
• Ensure page speed optimization of Shopify sites.
• Implement SEO/CRO best practices in Shopify sites.
• Transform complex layout PSDs into pixel-perfect presentation-layer HTML5/CSS3 templates.
• Create responsive website designs.
• Work with version control systems such as GIT / SVN.
• Thoroughly QA work prior to submission.
• Communicate clearly and regularly with team leads, project managers, and designers to align on project goals, timelines, and deliverables.
• Take initiative in suggesting improvements, sharing feedback, and identifying opportunities to enhance workflows and project outcomes.
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively under tight deadlines.
• Produce high quality of work with a strong focus on detail.

We prioritize talent and diligence. Candidates who excel in our skills tests will be considered, even if they do not meet all past experience or educational background criteria.

Compensation Disclosure: Starting base pay for this position in California, New York, Washington, and Colorado ranges between $17 - $35 per hour. Compensation outside these states may vary and fall outside this range, based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills test performance, geographic location, and seniority of the position offered.