Shopify Developer

Core Shopify Development Skills- Strong knowledge of Shopify platform (store setup, configuration, and customization).

- Proficiency in Liquid templating language (themes, sections, snippets).

- Hands-on experience with Shopify CLI & Theme Kit for development/deployment.

- Expertise in customizing themes (Dawn, Prestige, Booster, and other premium themes).

- Storefront development using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6).

App & API Knowledge- Installing, configuring, and optimizing Shopify Apps (reviews, upsells, subscriptions, chat, shipping).

- Familiarity with Shopify API (REST & GraphQL) for third-party integrations.

- Basic custom app development using Node.js, React, PHP, or Ruby.

- Experience working with Shopify Webhooks.

E-Commerce Functional Skills- Product management: variants, metafields, collections, pricing rules.

- Checkout & payment gateway integration (Razorpay, Stripe, PayPal, UPI).

- Exposure to Shopify Plus features (if applicable).

- Handling discount codes, gift cards, loyalty & referral programs.

- Understanding of dropshipping workflows (Oberlo, DSers, Printful).

Frontend Development- Responsive design implementation (Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS).

- DOM manipulation with jQuery & Vanilla JS.

- Page speed optimization & lazy loading techniques.

- Experience with AJAX API in Shopify (cart updates, filtering, etc.).

SEO & Performance Optimization- On-page SEO setup (meta tags, structured data, alt attributes).

- Image & code optimization for faster load times.

- Shopify blog customization for content marketing.

- Knowledge of Schema Markup basics.

Tools & Workflow- Version control using Git/GitHub.

- Familiarity with project management tools (Jira, Trello, Asana).

- Debugging & testing with Chrome DevTools.

- Basic knowledge of GA4, Facebook Pixel, Hotjar integrations.

Soft Skills- Strong client communication & requirement gathering abilities.

- Task estimation & meeting deadlines effectively.

- Analytical mindset with problem-solving & debugging skills.

- Collaborative approach with designers, marketers, and backend teams.