Shopify Web Developer

๐Ÿข Pavago ยท all jobs
๐Ÿ“ South Africa
๐Ÿ“… Posted Aug 14, 2026 ยท via Himalayas
๐Ÿท Shopify Development, Web Development, Frontend Development, E Commerce Development, Shopify Store Building, Shopify Developer +8 more
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Shopify Web Developer

Position Type: Full-Time | Remote

Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours
About the Role

At Pavago , we are hiring for one of our clients seeking a Shopify Web Developer / Store Builder to build, customize, and maintain premium Shopify storefronts for B2B clients while leading the complete redesign of the company's primary website.

This is a hands-on development role focused on creating high-performing, visually polished, and conversion-optimized Shopify stores. The ideal candidate has strong Shopify development expertise, excellent front-end development skills, and a keen understanding of eCommerce user experience and brand presentation.
Responsibilities
Shopify Store Development

- Build custom Shopify storefronts from scratch using client branding and design assets.

- Customize Shopify themes to create premium, conversion-focused online stores.

- Configure product catalogs, collections, inventory, and store settings.

- Ensure all storefronts are responsive, fast-loading, and optimized for mobile devices.

Website Redesign & Optimization

- Lead the complete redesign and rebrand of the company's primary Shopify website.

- Improve user experience, site navigation, and overall conversion performance.

- Implement modern design standards while maintaining brand consistency.

- Optimize website speed, usability, and accessibility across all devices.

Theme Customization & Development

- Develop and customize Shopify themes using Liquid, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

- Implement advanced store functionality through custom development where needed.

- Configure access controls, gated collections, gift codes, and purchase restrictions using Shopify apps or custom logic.

- Integrate third-party Shopify applications to extend store functionality.

Collaboration & Project Management

- Collaborate with designers to translate Figma designs into fully functional Shopify stores.

- Work closely with internal teams to deliver projects within agreed timelines.

- Manage multiple Shopify builds simultaneously while maintaining high quality.

- Communicate project progress and blockers through Slack and other collaboration tools.

What Makes You a Perfect Fit

- You enjoy building high-quality Shopify stores from the ground up.

- You understand both the technical and user experience sides of eCommerce.

- You take ownership of projects and can manage multiple priorities independently.

- You have a strong eye for design and understand what drives online conversions.

- You thrive in a remote, collaborative environment and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Required Experience & Skills
Must-Haves

- 3+ years of hands-on Shopify development experience.

- Strong proficiency in Shopify Liquid templating language.

- Advanced front-end development skills using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

- Experience building custom Shopify themes or performing extensive theme customization.

- Proven experience leading complete website redesigns or rebranding projects.

- Strong understanding of eCommerce UX, CRO (Conversion Rate Optimization), and responsive design principles.

- Experience managing product catalogs, collections, inventory, and store configurations.

- Portfolio showcasing modern, high-quality Shopify storefronts.

- Experience working with Slack, Google Workspace, and asynchronous communication.

- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

Nice-to-Haves

- Experience with Shopify Plus, including Checkout Extensibility and Scripts.

- Experience using Shopify apps such as Locksmith, Bold Custom Pricing, gifting, loyalty, or fulfillment solutions.

- Ability to translate Figma designs into fully functional Shopify websites.

- Strong understanding of branding, visual hierarchy, and modern UI/UX design.

- Experience building B2B eCommerce, corporate gifting, or branded merchandise stores.

Typical Day

- Building and customizing Shopify storefronts for multiple clients.

- Developing and optimizing Shopify themes using Liquid, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

- Collaborating with designers to implement new layouts and features.

- Configuring products, collections, and third-party Shopify applications.

- Improving website performance, responsiveness, and conversion rates.

- Providing project updates and collaborating with the team through Slack.

Interview Process

- Initial screening with Pavago .

- Client interview.

- Final selection and onboarding.

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