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Midweight Shopify Developer
(Midweight Shopify De)
Overview
Reference
Midweight Shopify De
Salary
ZAR/month
Job Location
- South Africa -- City of Cape Town -- Cape Town -- Observatory
Job Type
Permanent
Posted
26 June 2025
Our client is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Midweight Shopify Developer to enhance and support their e-commerce experience. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing responsive, accessible front-end features aligned with brand standards and will play a key role in daily website maintenance, content updates, and campaign support.
Responsibilities
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Build, update, and maintain Shopify 2.0 themes using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Liquid
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Translate design files into responsive, accessible Shopify sections and templates
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Upload and update homepage banners, promotional graphics, and content sections
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Integrate and style third-party Shopify apps and develop light custom features
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Configure and manage dynamic metafields and schema for flexible content control
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Ensure performance, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility
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Collaborate with designers and digital teams to support product launches and seasonal campaigns
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Use Git/GitHub version control and maintain clean, scalable code
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Debug and QA front-end issues, including layout, responsiveness, and app integration
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Support the implementation of CRO testing tools through front-end code changes
Key Skills
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2–4 years of hands-on Shopify experience with multiple theme builds or customisations
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Strong front-end development skills: HTML, CSS/SASS, JavaScript
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Familiarity with Liquid or eagerness to learn it
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Experience with Shopify admin, metafields, schema-driven sections, and app integrations
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Solid QA and debugging skills across browsers and devices
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Basic version control proficiency (Git)
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Clear communication skills and ability to collaborate with non-technical teams
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Awareness of SEO-friendly practices in front-end development
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Willingness to assist with content and banner updates as needed
Qualifications
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Experience with front-end CRO tools, analytics tag setup, and CRM/email tools is advantageous
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Exposure to API integrations to enhance Shopify functionality is a plus
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