Backend Shopify Developer

Join DEPT® as a Backend Shopify Developer

Our team in Germany combines technology and experience design to create emotive yet conversion-focused ideas, products, and campaigns at scale and speed. Our specialty is digital experiences and communication that change perceptions and shape new behaviors to make a difference in the market.

JOB PURPOSE

As a Backend Shopify Developer, you will lead commerce projects and work on the development and maintenance of a number of our Shopify and Shopify Plus e-commerce websites, most of which are based on a headless approach. If you have built Shopify/Shopify Plus applications, led a team along the way, and have an understanding of how the overall architecture fits together with things like digital marketing tools, site management, etc., then this might be a good opportunity for you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build e-commerce solutions in Shopify and Shopify Plus;
• Own the backend development side of projects and develop technical solutions for our clients using Shopify;
• Contribute to the development of solutions using Next.JS / Node.JS;
• Implement data integrations into Shopify (ERP, PIM, etc.);
• Guide other developers and uphold quality gates through performing code reviews, meetings, and regular testing;
• Consult clients, PMs, POs on technical questions and solution ideas;
• Perform regular testing to ensure functionality, including logging issues, detailing bugs, and making recommendations to PMs of any improvements that can be made;
• Monitor and manage website uptime and performance;
• Work with PMs to support new business sales and pitches;
• Be knowledgeable in security / personal data protection principles and GPDR;
• Develop testing plans and troubleshoot issues related to eCommerce issues;
• Design and test pages on different browsers/devices/clients;
• Implement advanced debugging techniques and usage of browser developer tools.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• 5+ years of experience with Node.JS / Next and ideally you will have good knowledge of React;
• 3+ years experience in Shopify Development, including also Shopify Plus;
• Already finished at least one project as lead and have experience in all steps of the software development lifecycle;
• Used to guiding other developers and supporting them on technical challenges;
• Experience building, launching, and maintaining stores, as well as general knowledge of the admin system;
• Understanding of hosting, deployments, and pipelines;
• Strong understanding of Shopify 2.0 and working with a made theme and/or Storefront API;
• Experience with implementing/debugging 3rd party Shopify apps as well as creating custom solutions if necessary;
• Experience with Shopify's object/properties, API, and Meta fields;
• Thorough testing and debugging skills with browser console and external tools;
• Being used to performing code reviews and upholding quality standards;
• Experience developing for responsive layouts for a desktop, tablet, and mobile;
• Experience working with 3rd party services and APIs, specific plugins for Shopify.
• Directly available to start working in Germany;
• Professional working proficiency in German and English language;

WE OFFER

• Company pension scheme;
• Flexible working hours, working from home and abroad work;
• Lease bike options / JobRad;
• Health & Wellbeing - you have free, anonymous, and unlimited access to 1-on-1 online coaching and mindfulness consultations with psychologists via chat, phone, or video call;
• €30 per month - You can use the flexible package for digital food stamps and/or fitness providers/sport clubs/massage studios, internet costs, and/or public transport;
• Future Bens - We cooperate with FutureBens and offer you exclusive access to sustainable, healthy products at attractive deals;
• A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards;
• Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development, and certifications;
• Global annual DEPT® Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities.

WHO ARE WE?

We are pioneers at heart. What does that mean? We are always looking forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 30+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients' problems, no matter where you are in the world.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.