Shopify Web Developer

At AKQA, we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful ideas, products and services. With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we design and build adaptive digital services and applications that capture the imagination, delivering impressive returns for our clients.

As a Shopify Web Developer, you will contribute to the development of best-in-class Shopify storefronts, crafting engaging and high-converting experiences for online shoppers. You will be part of a highly skilled team, working on projects that push the boundaries of e-commerce technology.

Located in Copenhagen, Denmark or Aarhus, Denmark, you will work in a meritocratic culture, surrounded by some of the brightest minds in their fields. You will have the opportunity to learn and grow within a creative and technically advanced team and have access to ongoing personal and professional development. 

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Develop and maintain custom Shopify themes, using Liquid templating, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Integrate with Shopify APIs (REST and GraphQL) to build custom functionalities and connect with third-party services.
• Optimize website speed and performance for a better user experience and improved search engine rankings.
• Implement SEO best practices within the Shopify platform.
• Collaborate with designers to ensure seamless implementation of visual designs.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues effectively.
• Participate in code reviews and drive best practices for Shopify development.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest Shopify features, APIs, and development trends.
• Work with project managers to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality projects.

QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS

• 3-5 years of experience in web development, with at least 2 years of specialized experience in Shopify theme development and customization. 6+ years of overall web development experience is a strong plus.
• Deep understanding of Liquid templating language, Shopify APIs (REST and GraphQL), and Shopify's theme architecture.
• Proficient in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Vue.js) is a plus.
• Experience integrating with third-party Shopify apps and services (e.g., payment gateways, shipping providers).
• Proficient with Git and version control workflows, and Agile methodologies (specifically [mention framework, e.g., Scrum]).
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Highly Desired:

• Experience building headless Shopify storefronts.
• Experience with Ruby on Rails (for advanced Shopify backend customizations).
• Experience with Shopify app development.

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of e-commerce best practices, UX, and CRO.
• Experience with performance optimization tools and techniques.
• Contributions to open-source projects.
• Portfolio of Shopify projects.

Explore our extensive range of benefits here.

AKQA is an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe that diversity is vital to AKQA’s ability to provide our clients with the best recommendations and are committed to fostering a varied and inclusive work environment. Your race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or veteran status have no bearing on our hiring decisions. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.