Junior Web Developer – Shopify Theme Development (Remote)

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March 3, 2026
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Job Description

Job Overview

  • Position: Junior Web Developer (Shopify Theme Specialist)
  • Type: Independent Contractor
  • Employment: Full-Time
  • Work Hours: Monday – Friday
  • Experience: 1–3 years in web development, with Shopify theme experience

About the Company

A forward-thinking digital commerce team focused on creating custom Shopify solutions, high-performance front-end experiences, and seamless UX. They value creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning in a fully remote, global work environment.

Scope of the Role

As a Shopify Theme Developer, you will:

  • Specialize in Shopify theme development and customization
  • Collaborate with designers and developers to bring e-commerce designs to life
  • Focus on performance, scalability, responsiveness, and accessibility

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and customize Shopify themes using the Liquid templating language
  • Build reusable Liquid components for consistency and scalability
  • Implement responsive, mobile-first designs
  • Collaborate with designers to translate mockups into pixel-perfect, interactive themes
  • Optimize website speed, performance, and accessibility
  • Integrate third-party apps and APIs into Shopify stores
  • Troubleshoot and debug theme-related issues
  • Participate in code reviews and follow best coding practices
  • Stay updated with Shopify platform updates, tools, and ecosystem changes

Required Skills & Experience

  • Shopify theme development experience (1–3 years)
  • Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript
  • Knowledge of React for component-based development
  • Familiarity with GraphQL and API integrations
  • Strong understanding of responsive design and cross-device compatibility
  • Experience with Git/GitHub for version control
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Understanding of e-commerce UX best practices

Tools & Software

  • Shopify platform, Liquid templating language, Shopify CLI
  • HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, React, GraphQL
  • Git/GitHub for version control
  • (Optional but desirable): Rebuy, Shopify Functions, TypeScript, SEO tools, PageSpeed Insights, Shopify Plus

Ideal Candidate

  • Passionate about e-commerce and Shopify development
  • Eager to learn and grow in a dynamic, collaborative environment
  • Comfortable working remotely with a global team
  • Interested in scalable, high-quality front-end experiences