Shopify Developer @ Avant Garde

A Shopify Developer specializes in building and customizing e-commerce websites using the Shopify platform. This role combines front-end development, design, and an understanding of e-commerce best practices. Here s a closer look at what it entails:

Responsibilities

1. Theme Development: Creating and customizing Shopify themes using Liquid (Shopifys templating language), HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

2. App Integration: Implementing and integrating third-party apps to extend the functionality of Shopify stores, such as payment gateways, inventory management, and marketing tools.

3. Responsive Design: Ensuring that online stores are mobile-friendly and work seamlessly across different devices and browsers.

4. Performance Optimization: Optimizing site speed and performance to enhance user experience and conversion rates.

5. SEO Best Practices: Implementing SEO strategies to improve the visibility of the store in search engines.

6. Troubleshooting: Diagnosing and fixing issues related to the website, including bugs or integration problems.

7. Client Collaboration: Working closely with clients to understand their needs, gather requirements, and provide ongoing support.

Skills

1. Proficiency in Liquid: Strong understanding of Shopifys templating language for customizing themes and templates.

2. Front-End Development: Experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks (e.g., jQuery).

3. Knowledge of E-commerce: Understanding of e-commerce principles, user experience (UX), and conversion optimization.

4. API Familiarity: Ability to work with Shopify APIs to create custom functionality or integrate with other systems.

5. Soft Skills: Good communication, teamwork skills, customer centric approach, problem solving attitude, adaptability, Time management, good learner and open to feedback acceptance.