Shopify Developer

You are cordially invited to consider Venerate Media Group (VMG) the leader in outsourced digital marketing, and a dynamic and high-growth company, as your next place to work, contribute and grow. From the largest global enterprises to small businesses, our customers trust us to deliver increased client engagements, sales growth and much lower human capital costs through our 5 for 1 principal - the services of five employees for the cost of one.

We believe that success is driven primarily by engagements between your business and each individual potential customer. Our mission is to help companies connect with their customers, and our immersion in social media, email marketing, SEO, SEM, retargeting  and our world-class website designs makes this possible at scale. Fast-paced and entrepreneurial, we view our globally distributed staff as a single community, strengthened by our values of personal ownership and a commitment and the belief that every interaction is an opportunity for lasting connection.  

YOU SHOULD HAVE:

• Strong knowledge of the Shopify platform
• Expertise in Shopify theme development and customization
• Expert-level knowledge of Shopify Liquid templating language
• Proficiency in working with different Shopify JS APIs (storefront, AJAX Cart, Sections, etc)
• An expertise in HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript/ECMA Script 5/6
• A knowledge of SCSS (preferred)
• Expertise in JavaScript libraries (eg: jQuery).
• A thorough understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues
• A strong understanding of responsive web design techniques
• An understanding of W3C web standards/semantics and accessibility guidelines
• An ability to work on multiple projects and tasks at the same time
• Great attention to detail and be highly organized
• A positive and upbeat attitude with the ability to learn quickly
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in Shopify Websites Development
• Experience with WordPress, Magento, and BigCommerce (preferred)
• Experience with Ruby (preferred)
• Proficiency in PHP/MYSQL and AJAX (preferred)
• Excellent written and spoken English
• The availability to work 40 hours per week from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm PST
• The ability to adapt to a diverse and multicultural environment
• Passion to build a startup
• Reliable transportation if working in-house
• A reliable workstation with a fast computer, microphone, webcam, speakers, reliable internet and power if working remotely
• Shopify Certification (Preferred)

YOUR DUTIES AND TASKS:

• Developing eCommerce sites on Shopify platform
• Developing custom Shopify themes
• Migrating websites from other eCommerce platforms to Shopify
• Extending Shopify’s functionalities to the next level using storefront APIs, liquid programming, meta fields, etc
• Integrating third-party and platform supported apps in the sites
• Setting up payment integration, shipping methods, and taxes in Shopify platform
• Page speed optimization of Shopify sites
• Implementing SEO/CRO best practices in Shopify sites
• Transforming complex layout PSDs into pixel-perfect presentation-layer HTML5/CSS3 templates
• Creating responsive website designs
• Working with version control systems such as GIT / SVN
• Working under tight deadlines
• Handling multiple projects at the same time
• Producing high quality of work with a strong focus on detail
• Thoroughly QA work prior to submission

We are looking for talented and diligent candidates who excel in our skills tests, and will consider these candidates even if past experience or educational background criteria aren't met.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.