Shopify Developer

Bolder Apps

. Own Shopify theme and storefront work for client stores from brief through launch across multiple engagements as needed .

Posted 9/17/2026contractRemote • Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Uzbekistan, GeorgiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and maintaining Shopify themes and apps, with a strong focus on Liquid, Checkout Extensibility, and custom app development. Proven ability to collaborate with clients and teams while ensuring high-quality production standards and effective communication.

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Shopify Theme DevelopmentLiquid ProgrammingCustom Shopify AppsAI Coding ToolsClient Coordination

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Hard Skills

LiquidShopify FunctionsNodeRemixJSON TemplatesMetafieldsPerformance OptimizationAccessibility BasicsResponsive DesignProduction Deployment

Soft Skills

Client Trust MaintenanceClear CommunicationHonest EstimationProblem-SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

CursorClaudeChatGPTShopify App StackHydrogen

Industry Keywords

Theme ArchitectureCheckout ExtensibilityAgency ExperienceConsultancy ExperienceLive Client Coordination

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Node.js

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own Shopify theme and storefront work for client stores from brief through launch across multiple engagements as needed
Build and maintain Liquid sections, templates, and extensible theme architecture
Implement Checkout Extensibility, Shopify Functions, and modern app surfaces
Build or extend custom Shopify apps using Node/Remix or similar technologies for admin, storefront, or checkout workflows
Partner with PMs, designers, and US clients on scope, performance, SEO basics, analytics hooks, and launch risks
Use AI coding tools to accelerate implementation and review outputs before production
Identify risks involving theme architecture, app scope, and Shopify constraints
Provide clear handoff notes, environment setup, and repository hygiene

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years building production Shopify themes and/or apps that went live
Portfolio or store list shows real launches, not only theme demos
Agency or consultancy experience preferred
Experience sitting on calls with founders or merchants, explaining trade-offs, and maintaining client trust while rejecting bad ideas
Fluency with Liquid, sections, snippets, JSON templates, metafields, and clean theme structure
Comfortable with Checkout Extensibility and/or Shopify Functions, or custom apps on the current Shopify app stack (Remix/Node or similar)
Hydrogen/headless experience is a plus, not a hard gate
Knowledge of performance, accessibility basics, responsive storefronts, and careful production deploys
Experience using Cursor, Claude, ChatGPT, or similar AI coding tools, with ability to review output for Shopify correctness
English at C1 or above
Availability through roughly 5 PM EST for live client coordination
Honest estimates, early blockers, finished commits, and reliable follow-through

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote and async-friendly, with required overlap through ~5 PM EST for client sessions
Monthly retainer structure with recurring Shopify client work for developers who ship clean themes and calm launches
Real autonomy over how you structure theme work, app code, and handoff. We do not hand you a rigid playbook
Direct line to PMs, designers, and decision-makers
Tooling budget for Shopify Partner tools and AI coding tools you need to move fast
A peer network of product-minded builders across overlapping client projects