Shopify Developer

Visualsoft is a forward‑thinking and innovative e‑commerce company dedicated to providing our customers with an exceptional online shopping experience. We are passionate about cutting‑edge web development and are seeking a talented Shopify Developer to join our growing digital team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping our online presence and driving our e‑commerce success.

We are looking for a highly skilled Shopify Developer. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the Shopify ecosystem, from theme customisation to app integration. You will be responsible for implementing new features, optimising site performance, and ensuring a seamless and engaging user experience. Your expertise in Liquid, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript will be crucial in bringing our design concepts to life and pushing the boundaries of what is possible on the Shopify platform.

• Develop, customise, and maintain our Shopify and Shopify Plus e‑commerce stores
• Translate UI/UX design wireframes into high‑quality, responsive code
• Build and modify Shopify themes using your expert knowledge of Liquid, HTML, CSS, and Java Script
• Implement and manage third‑party app integrations, ensuring seamless functionality
• Optimise website performance for speed, scalability, and conversion
• Troubleshoot and resolve any technical issues, bugs, or performance bottlenecks
• Collaborate closely with our design, marketing and content teams to deliver a cohesive and brand‑aligned online experience
• Stay up‑to‑date with the latest Shopify features, trends and best practices in e‑commerce development

• Proven experience as a Shopify Developer with a strong portfolio of past projects
• Excellent knowledge of Shopify Liquid templating language
• Proficiency in front‑end technologies: HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (including ES6+)
• Proficient in using Figma to interpret designs and collaborate with the design team
• Experience with responsive and mobile‑first design principles
• A solid understanding of cross‑browser compatibility issues and how to resolve them
• Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

• A good understanding of Shopify app development principles and the Shopify API
• Experience with popular JavaScript frameworks and libraries such as React or Vue.js
• Knowledge of SEO best practices and implementation
• Familiarity with e‑commerce analytics and conversion‑rate optimisation (CRO) strategies
• Experience working with headless commerce architectures

• Competitive basic salary with great progression options
• Unlimited paid holidays – yes that’s not a typo!
• Hybrid working
• Medicash Cash Plan covering medical support, massages, optical, dental, a discounts platform and extras like Skin Vision and digital physiotherapy. Cash back up to £995 per year, completely paid for by us!
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to Vivup for mental health support, financial guidance and wellbeing resources
• Great working environments – Stockton on Tees and Manchester work spaces are also dog friendly
• A high‑performance Mac Book
• VS Perks – monthly treats including Amazon vouchers, Play Station credits, ASOS, H&M and Just Eat
• Free breakfast, fruit, hot and cold drinks and protein shakes
• Friday afternoon drinks to wind down for the weekend
• Pension scheme to help you save for the future
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts across our brands
• Regular team social events
• Training & development

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