About the role

Role overview

Join Platter via Parallel as a Shopify Theme Developer to enhance and optimize Shopify theme features for clients. You’ll convert Figma designs into responsive, accessible, SEO-friendly Shopify themes and troubleshoot/debug implementations on the Shopify platform.

Responsibilities

Develop custom Shopify theme features using HTML, Tailwind CSS, TypeScript, and React
Enhance core Shopify theme features with a focus on performance, scalability, and maintainability
Convert Figma designs into fully functional, responsive Shopify themes
Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues on the Shopify platform
QA changes to ensure high standards for performance, accessibility, and SEO
Implement and integrate third-party apps and extensions into Shopify themes
Stay up to date with Shopify platform advancements and best practices

Required skills & qualifications

8+ years front-end development experience
2+ years Shopify theme development and Tailwind CSS
4+ years TypeScript
2+ years React/AlpineJS
Strong frontend expertise: JavaScript/TypeScript, Vanilla JS, Alpine JS, React
Strong understanding of the browser DOM and developer tools
Advanced responsive design with Tailwind CSS
Expertise translating static designs into interactive interfaces
Semantic HTML and deep knowledge of accessibility (a11y), SEO, and HTML element functionality
Shopify theme development: Liquid, Shopify core data models
Advanced knowledge of metafields and metaobjects, plus Shopify Search & Discovery app
Professional English fluency and strong communication/writing skills

Nice to have

Shopify CLI and Admin API experience
Prettier, ESLint, Git
Pull request/code review workflow experience
Browser storage/caching strategies
State management tools like Zustand
Tools like Asana, Jira, Confluence, Figma
Undergraduate degree and/or relevant certifications

Remote work expectations

Ability to work remotely, meet deadlines, and manage schedule
Reliable internet and appropriate hardware (mic/webcam)
Dedicated workspace for team meetings
Flexible hours with expectation to overlap mostly with EST

About Parallel

Parallel (posting for Platter) is a New York City-based Shopify Plus agency. It designs and builds Shopify stores for brands ranging from startups to Fortune 100 companies, with a focus on conversion, easier management, and lower maintenance cost.

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