Job Description

Junior Shopify Developer (JB4443)
Rosebank, Johannesburg
R17 - 22 000 CTC
Permanent

Are you passionate about eCommerce and looking to shape the future of online shopping?

We're seeking a Junior Shopify Developer to join a dynamic team and contribute to the growth of their digital platforms. As a member of the development team, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, enhancing the online shopping experience for customers and driving the success of the business.

This position offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced, innovative environment. Whether you are refining your expertise or expanding your knowledge base, you will find plenty of challenges and opportunities to grow.

Please include links to recent Shopify projects with your CV.

Minimum Requirements:
Minimum of 2 years experience in Shopify development; additional experience with platforms like WordPress, Magento, and BigCommerce is advantageous.
Strong understanding of Shopify’s architecture, including custom theme development and advanced feature integrations.
Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES5 and ES6), and SCSS.
Experience with Shopify’s Liquid programming language and JavaScript APIs.
Knowledge of cross-browser compatibility issues and responsive web design.
Familiarity with web standards, semantics, and accessibility guidelines as set by the W3C.
Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and manage e-commerce sites on the Shopify platform.
Migrate existing e-commerce stores from other platforms to Shopify.
Customise Shopify themes and functionalities using Liquid, JavaScript, and Shopify’s APIs.
Integrate third-party and platform-supported apps to extend website capabilities.
Configure and optimise Shopify settings for payments, shipping, and taxes.
Apply responsive design principles to ensure sites are mobile-friendly across various devices.
Implement SEO and conversion rate optimisation strategies to maximise site performance.
Use version control tools like GIT to maintain a clean development environment.
Manage project timelines and deliverables effectively, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
Conduct quality assurance tests to ensure that the developed features function as intended.

Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.

IMPORTANT: We specialize in specific niche fields. Regret that we are unable to provide assistance for any fields outside of this scope. Fields can be viewed on our website.

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