Shopify Developer

Would you like to take part in developing, testing and maintaining Shopify storefronts? Do you enjoy sharing your passion for Shopify and knowledge with your colleagues and seeing them really “get it”? Are you passionate about implementing Liquid, HTML5, CSS/SCSS and JavaScript to build responsive and accessible UI? Then keep on reading, as this might be just the Shopify Developer position for you!

About fonQ

fonQ is a well-known e-commerce platform for Home & Living specialists across the Netherlands and Flanders. For us, it is not just about selling products, but also about creating special experiences for our customers. With our extensive range, inspiration and excellent service, we make shopping in the Home & Living category fun and easy. We believe in innovation, creativity and a passion for exceeding expectations.

Your typical day at fonQ…

• 09:00: Stand up: You start the day with a stand-up, where you’re the go-to person for all Shopify frontend-related updates.
• 09:30: Hands-on work: Building a new theme section, fixing a styling issue, or tweaking meta-fields so products display correctly.
• 11:00: Stakeholder Meeting: You join a quick session with the e-commerce team to align on a new feature and make sure the UX will work within Shopify’s theme framework. Since you’re the only dedicated Shopify frontend developer, colleagues often reach out to you for advice on Liquid, theme structure, or Shopify best practices.
• 13:30 – Code Review and push updates: You review code and push updates through Git, making sure everything is performant and user-friendly. You might also collaborate with backend developers to integrate data from an app or API into the storefront.
• 16:30 – Wrap-Up and Planning for Next Day: The day wraps up with testing recent changes in the staging environment, documenting updates, and preparing priorities for tomorrow.

Your key responsibilities include but are not limited to…

• Develop, test, and maintain Shopify storefronts (themes, templates, and sections).
• Implement Liquid, HTML5, CSS/SCSS, and JavaScript (ES6+) to build responsive and accessible UI.
• Collaborate with designers and product managers to translate UI/UX into Shopify themes.
• Configure and manage metafields, metaobjects, and dynamic content for product and collection pages.
• Ensure performance optimization, SEO best practices, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Integrate Shopify with third-party apps and APIs on the frontend level (e.g., scripts, data rendering, custom sections).
• Work closely with backend developers to support app integrations and data flows when needed.
• Participate in code reviews, focusing on maintainability and frontend performance.

Job requirements

Our new colleague will have an...

• Education:
  • HBO or WO level of education or equivalent working experience in software engineering that proves you know your stuff!
• Experience:
  • 4+ years of professional experience in Shopify frontend development.
  • Strong proficiency in Liquid, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS/SCSS.
  • Understanding of Shopify APIs (REST, GraphQL, Webhooks) for frontend data rendering.
  • Backend knowledge (Node.js, PHP, or similar) to collaborate on Shopify app development or API/webhook integrations.
  • Experience with analytics and tracking (GA4, GTM, Meta Pixel).
• Skills and ability to work:
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work across multiple projects.
  • Good communication skills, able to explain technical topics to non-technical colleagues.

Nice to have…

• Familiarity with cloud environments (GCP or AWS) and CI/CD pipelines.

What can you expect from fonQ?

• A flat hierarchical structure with room for innovation in a supportive team.
• A welcoming and fonQ-y environment that fosters a culture of learning, exploration and problem solving.
• A diverse work week and a dynamic e-commerce company with plenty of space for new ideas and initiatives, regardless of your role.
• Unlimited and nicely priced lunch with a roof terrace.
• Exciting, inviting and frequent events to meet and spend time with your colleagues in Utrecht.
• A hybrid work environment with a structure that fosters quick and easy collaboration between colleagues.

We get things done – and we do it well!