Shopify Plus Developer

Shopify Plus Developer (Remote - US Time Zones) We are a specialized development agency working exclusively with high-growth eCommerce brands doing 8-9 figures in annual revenue. Our clients don't tolerate mediocrity — and neither do we. We are hiring a Shopify Plus Developer who can own deliverables end to end, communicate fluently with clients and teams, and perform under real agency pressure. This is not an entry-level role. It is not for developers who need hand-holding, disappear after applying, or overstate their experience on a resume. If you can't check every box below, please don't apply. Top Requirement — AI-Assisted Development This is non-negotiable. We expect our developers to work smarter using modern AI tools. Active, daily use of AI coding tools (Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude, or equivalent)Able to demonstrate how AI tools accelerate your Shopify workflow — theme scaffolding, code review, debugging, and documentationUses AI to raise output quality and delivery speed — not as a crutch for gaps in fundamentalsKeeps up with the evolving AI tooling landscape and adopts new tools proactively Our Hiring Process Is Thorough — By Design We verify every candidate before extending any offer. This includes: Identity verification — you will be required to confirm your identity with a valid government-issued ID at the offer stageLinkedIn profile verification — your profile must be active, consistent with your CV, and reflect real tenure at the companies you listReference checks — we will contact at least one past client or employer directly. References must be reachable and specific about your work If any part of this makes you uncomfortable, this role is not for you. We do this to protect our clients, our team, and the candidates who represent themselves honestly. What You Must Be Able To Do Build and customize Shopify Plus 2.0 themes from scratch — not just edit existing onesTranslate Figma designs into pixel-perfect, high-performing storefrontsExplain your technical decisions clearly to clients and project managers in plain EnglishManage code via GitHub in a multi-developer agency environmentWork US time zones (EST-PST) with fast, consistent communication across Slack, Gmail, and ClickUp Core Technical Responsibilities Code Shopify Plus 2.0 Liquid themes from scratch and using the Dawn base themeTranslate Figma designs into pixel-perfect Shopify Plus templatesBuild and optimize landing pages from Figma files and existing templatesOptimize site speed against Google Core Web Vitals benchmarksConfigure GA4, Google Ads tracking, and GTM within Shopify and Shopify CheckoutConfigure Shopify Plus admin settings: discounts, shipping rules, scripts, and functionsCustomize Shopify Plus Checkout using Checkout Extensibility and FunctionsBuild custom collection filters using Tags, Metafields, and MetaobjectsImplement and configure advanced Shopify apps (ReBuy, Yotpo, SYWM, etc.)Build SEO-optimized page templates with correct heading structure, canonical tags, and noindex logicImplement ADA-compliant fixes and templates based on PM directionStay current on Shopify Plus releases: Checkout Extensibility, Functions, Markets This Role Is Not For You If: You don't actively use AI coding tools in your daily workflowYou haven't built a Shopify Plus 2.0 theme from the ground upYou apply to roles without reading the full descriptionYou've accepted interview invitations and then disappearedYou struggle to explain technical work to non-technical stakeholders in EnglishYou inflate your resume and figure it'll sort itself out in the interviewYou need someone to define every task before you can start How To Apply Call out AI Shopify Hero in your application Attach your CV in English to this post. Requirements Experience 3+ years of Shopify Plus development for DTC brands (brands in the $10M-$50M revenue range strongly preferred)Proven experience building and owning Shopify Plus 2.0 themes — not just theme editsGitHub-based theme version control in an agency settingPrior experience at a Shopify-focused development agency Communication Strong written and spoken English — this will be tested, not just listedAble to explain code and technical decisions to non-developers clearly and conciselyResponds to Slack and ClickUp messages promptly with context, not just "ok"Comfortable presenting work on live client calls without a script Availability Available during US business hours — EST/CST/MST preferred; PST coverage from 8am-5pm is idealResponsive and consistent — we notice when developers go quiet