Shopify Developer

Bangalore, Chennai, Gurgaon, Mumbai

We’re seeking a Shopify Developer for a Sr Manager position, whose key responsibilities include completing web development projects, managing, and growing a team. This role requires strong leadership, as well as a seasoned commercial and problem-solving mindset.
 

Responsibility

  • Working knowledge of the Shopify platform, as well as exposure to application development and the use of storefront APIs to extend Shopify functionality
  • Strong knowledge of liquid programming language and experience in development and application of custom/bespoke Shopify theme and modify the pre-existing template(s)
  • Collaborating with the UX and UI design teams to produce seamless, robust, and responsive front-end user experiences
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, and be able to address their specific needs and requirements at a moment’s notice
  • Understand business needs that drive project features & functions and provide internal consultation
  • Create and build tracking and conversion funnels and focus on improving business metrics in order to implement optimizations for eComm conversions
  • Recruit developers, coordinate their training and encourage their advancement.
  • Proficiency in and understanding of best practices for HTML5, CSS, JavaScript/Jquery
  • Have experience in migrating the e-commerce ecosystem in Shopify, Integrating third-party systems and Shopify supported apps
  • Strong understanding of the e-commerce principles and the associated technology/tools
  • Comfortable using version control systems (Bitbucket/GitHub)
  • The ability to use Shopify Plus features including scripts and flow to best utilize the front and back-end capabilities of the Shopify platform in building, launching and maintaining Shopify web-stores
  • Strong skills in MySQL, CSS, HTML5, jQuery, JavaScript, Web Services
  • Knowledge of additional platforms will be a plus
  • Strong Object-Oriented Programming concepts

 

Bonus Points:

  • Experience with Bootstrap is strongly preferred
  • Experience with Vue.js, SASS, Webpack, Gulp
  • Superb troubleshooting & debugging skills
  • Able to work effectively in a fluid, fast-paced environment
  • A disciplined approach to testing and quality assurance
  • Positive attitude, high energy, and love for broadening web development skill set

 

Requirement:

  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Computer Science, Computer Programming, or a similar field
  • 5+ years of experience developing within the Shopify and Shopify Plus platforms
  • 5+ years of experience in front-end technologies including, but not limited to, JavaScript, AJAX, HTML, CSS, SASS, XML
  • Shopify Plus experience is a must
  • Possess strong leadership skills, including managing, coaching and mentoring a team
  • Strong hands-on experience in daily eComm execution and process optimization
  • Interest in staying current and applying the most current best practices
  • Able to work effectively in a fluid, fast-paced environment
  • A disciplined approach to testing and quality assurance
  • Positive attitude, high energy, and love for broadening web development skill set

 

About Social Beat

Founded in 2012, Social Beat is a digital growth partner for hyperscaling startups and top brands in India. With a 300+ strong team of digital experts across Bengaluru, Mumbai, NCR and Chennai, they are India’s fastest-growing independent digital marketing solutions company. They manage 3% of digital media investment in India and are Premier Partners with Google, Facebook, Linkedin, Amazon. They work as extended growth teams at startups including Khatabook, mFine, Rupeek, boAt, ZestMoney, Matrimony, Chumbak, Paytm & Pinelabs and with top brands including ITC, Jaquar, Tata Cliq, Hotstar, Himalaya, Sundaram Mutual and Isuzu on driving innovation through a combination of creativity and performance.

They have bagged numerous awards from Google, ET Brand Equity, Foxglove, Digies, Advertising Club of Madras, Advertising Club of Bangalore and adjudged amongst the Fastest Growing Agency by Agency Reporter.