Title: Shopify Theme Engineer
Work Location: Canada, Nearshore
Project Duration: 6 months, with possible extension.
Experience: 8 years
Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Shopify Theme Engineer to design, develop, and maintain high-performance Shopify themes. As a key member of our e-commerce team, you will work closely with designers, developers, and marketing stakeholders to implement pixel-perfect front-end experiences that are fast, accessible, and optimized for conversion. You will use Shopify’s Liquid templating language, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks to bring e-commerce experiences to life.
Primary Skill Set:
Technical Skills:
Strong proficiency in Shopify’s Liquid templating language
Proficient in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and JSON
Experience with Shopify CLI, Theme Kit, or Git-based theme deployment workflows
Knowledge of REST and GraphQL APIs (especially Shopify APIs)
Experience with version control (Git, GitHub or GitLab)
Understanding of responsive and cross-browser design
Familiarity with modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Vue) is a plus
Experience with performance optimization tools (Lighthouse, GTmetrix, etc.)
Design & UX:
Ability to work from high-fidelity designs and translate them to pixel-perfect themes
Strong attention to detail and UI/UX standards
Understanding of conversion rate optimization (CRO) principles
Soft Skills:
Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
Strong communication and collaboration abilities
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects
