Shopify Plus Developer

Burlebo

  • Austin, Texas
  • 29 days ago

    Highlights

    Build custom Shopify apps using the Shopify APIs (Admin, Storefront, GraphQL) and a modern backend stack (Node.js and/or Ruby) to solve needs that off-the-shelf apps don't, or don't justify their cost. • Replace paid third-party apps with in-house builds where it makes sense — evaluating which apps are worth bringing under our own control, building the replacements, and maintaining them.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationAustin, Texas

    Description

    About the role
    We're a fast-growing direct-to-consumer brand, and we're looking for a Shopify Plus Developer to own the technical development of our storefront and the apps that power it.
    This is a builder's role with real ownership. You'll write custom Shopify apps, replace third-party apps with in-house solutions where it makes sense, and have a genuine voice in how we improve the customer experience. We don't want someone who only executes a ticket queue — we want a technical partner who brings ideas about performance, conversion, and what's worth building versus buying.
    You'll partner closely with our technology leadership and cross-functional teams (marketing, merchandising, ops).


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    What you'll do
    • Build custom Shopify apps using the Shopify APIs (Admin, Storefront, GraphQL) and a modern backend stack (Node.js and/or Ruby) to solve needs that off-the-shelf apps don't, or don't justify their cost..
    • Replace paid third-party apps with in-house builds where it makes sense — evaluating which apps are worth bringing under our own control, building the replacements, and maintaining them..
    • Develop and maintain our theme — Liquid, JavaScript, HTML/CSS — with an eye toward performance and maintainability..
    • Own integrations between Shopify and our other systems (ERP, PIM, subscription, marketing, analytics, fulfillment, etc.)..
    • Improve site experience proactively. Monitor site speed, conversion, and UX, and bring forward your own recommendations — not just implement requests handed to you..
    • Own technical quality: code review standards, documentation, version control, testing, and safe deployment practices, helping shape how we build..

    What you'll own
    • The technical roadmap for our Shopify storefront, in partnership with technology leadership..
    • The build, deployment, and maintenance of our custom apps and integrations..
    • Site performance and the technical side of conversion-rate optimization..

    Required qualifications
    • 3+ years of software development experience overall, with 1+ years specifically building on Shopify..
    • Hands-on Shopify Plus experience..
    • Demonstrable custom app development experience using the Shopify APIs and a backend language (Node.js and/or Ruby) — beyond theme customization..
    • Strong Liquid, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS skills..
    • Experience with third-party integrations (REST/GraphQL APIs, webhooks, data syncs)..
    • Comfort working autonomously, with sound judgment about build-vs-buy and long-term maintainability..
    • A portfolio or examples of custom Shopify work you can walk us through..

    Nice to have
    • Headless / Hydrogen experience (or interest in moving us that direction over time)..
    • Experience at a high-growth DTC brand..
    • CRO / performance optimization track record with measurable results..
    • Experience migrating off paid apps to custom solutions..
    • Familiarity with our specific integration surface (ERP, PIM, subscriptions, email/SMS platforms)..

    Who you'll work with
    • Technology leadership — your manager and primary technical collaborator..
    • Cross-functional partners in marketing and operations..

    What success looks like (first 6–12 months)
    • You've ramped on our store architecture and integration landscape..
    • You've identified and begun replacing at least one high-cost third-party app with a maintainable in-house build..
    • You're proactively surfacing site-experience and performance improvements, with at least a few shipped and measured..
    • You've established baseline engineering practices (documentation, deployment, version control) so the work you build is maintainable beyond any single person..


    Perks + Benefits

    Medical, dental, and vision coverage

    401(k) with employer match

    Paid parental leave

    Paid vacation and sick time

    Generous employee discount

    Annual company offsites


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