Shopify Developer VA
Builds, customises and optimises Shopify and Shopify Plus stores: themes, custom apps, checkout extensions and integrations with your inventory, ERP and marketing tools. Improves conversion and removes the manual work behind your online sales.
- Top 1% vetted talent
- No lock-in contracts
- Replacement guarantee
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Description
A Shopify Developer VA builds, customises and maintains Shopify and Shopify Plus stores, including themes, custom applications, checkout extensions and integrations. They can improve store speed, connect inventory and marketing systems and migrate stores from other ecommerce platforms. Outsource Teams provides top 1% vetted talent with specialist Shopify development experience, no lock-in contracts and a replacement guarantee.
Responsibilities
- Build and customise Shopify themes with Liquid, JavaScript and CSS using Online Store 2.0 sections and blocks.
- Develop custom Shopify apps with Node.js or Remix, the Admin API, Storefront API and GraphQL.
- Build checkout extensions, Shopify Functions and Plus customisations for discounts, shipping and payments.
- Integrate Shopify with ERPs, inventory systems, 3PLs, Klaviyo, and accounting tools such as Xero or QuickBooks.
- Optimise store speed, Core Web Vitals and conversion rate through testing and measurement.
- Set up metafields, metaobjects and headless storefronts with Hydrogen where appropriate.
- Migrate stores from WooCommerce, Magento or BigCommerce to Shopify with product, customer and order data intact.
- Implement analytics, tracking and SEO best practice across the store.
- Maintain stores through Shopify updates, app changes and seasonal peaks.
Software & Tools
Requirements
- At least 5 years of e-commerce development with 3 years focused on Shopify, including Shopify Plus stores.
- Expert Liquid, JavaScript and CSS, plus experience with Shopify CLI, theme architecture and app development.
- Hands-on with the Shopify Admin and Storefront GraphQL APIs, webhooks, Shopify Functions and checkout extensibility.
- Experience integrating Shopify with ERP, fulfilment, email and accounting platforms.
- Understanding of conversion optimisation, SEO and site performance for e-commerce.
- Shopify Partner or Shopify Plus certification is an advantage.
- Good English for merchant conversations and clear documentation.
- Reliable high-speed internet and backup power, available across the client's trading hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can they customise in Shopify?
They can build themes, sections, blocks, custom applications, checkout extensions and Shopify Functions.
Can they connect Shopify to other systems?
Yes. They can integrate Shopify with ERPs, inventory systems, 3PLs, Klaviyo, Xero, QuickBooks and other business platforms.
Can they migrate an existing store?
Yes. They can migrate products, customers and orders from platforms such as WooCommerce, Magento or BigCommerce.
Can they improve store performance?
Yes. They can optimise Core Web Vitals, speed and conversion performance through testing and measurement.
What technologies can they use?
They can work with Shopify, Liquid, Shopify CLI, JavaScript, Hydrogen, HTML/CSS and Git.
How experienced are the candidates?
Candidates are expected to have at least five years of ecommerce development experience, including at least three years focused on Shopify.
How much does it cost?
Rates start at $12 USD per hour for entry level, $16 USD per hour for intermediate and $22 USD per hour for senior talent. Full-time and part-time options are available.
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