46997475378 - Junior Web Developer - Shopify Theme Development
Activate Talent
Posted: October 25, 2025
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Quick Summary
A Junior Web Developer (Shopify Theme Specialist) is responsible for developing custom Shopify themes, working closely with the development team to deliver high-performing online experiences.
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Job Description
FULL TIME
REMOTE
Position: Junior Web Developer (Shopify Theme Specialist)
Type of Contract: Independent Contractor
Working Hours: Monday – Friday
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About the Company
We are a forward-thinking digital commerce team passionate about creating beautiful, high-performing online experiences. Our focus is on helping brands grow through custom Shopify solutions, cutting-edge front-end development, and seamless user experiences. We value creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning in a fully remote, global work environment.
Scope of the Role
As a Junior Web Developer, you will specialize in Shopify theme development and customization. You’ll collaborate closely with designers and developers to bring e-commerce designs to life, ensuring exceptional functionality, performance, and user experience. This position is perfect for someone looking to expand their Shopify expertise and grow within a dynamic and supportive technical team.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Develop, maintain, and customize Shopify themes using the Liquid templating language.
• Build and maintain reusable Liquid components for scalability and consistency.
• Implement responsive, mobile-first designs that adapt across devices.
• Collaborate with designers to transform mockups into pixel-perfect, interactive themes.
• Optimize websites for speed, performance, and accessibility.
• Integrate third-party apps and APIs into existing Shopify stores.
• Troubleshoot and debug theme-related issues efficiently.
• Participate in code reviews and maintain best coding practices.
• Stay up to date with Shopify platform updates, tools, and ecosystem developments.
Requirements:
Years of Experience:
• 1–3 years of professional web development experience.
Background:
• Proven experience developing or customizing Shopify themes.
• Solid understanding of front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript).
• Knowledge of React for component-based development.
• Familiarity with GraphQL and API integrations.
• Understanding of responsive design and cross-device compatibility.
• Experience working with version control systems (Git).
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and eagerness to learn.
• Understanding of e-commerce UX best practices.
Tools and Software:
• Shopify platform, Liquid templating language, Shopify CLI
• HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, React, GraphQL
• Git/GitHub for version control and collaboration
• (Nice-to-have): Rebuy, Shopify Functions, TypeScript, SEO tools, PageSpeed Insights, Shopify Plus