ViralChilly is a performance-driven digital agency working with clients across the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. We build conversion-focused Shopify stores alongside SEO, PPC, and growth marketing. We're looking for a Mid-Level Shopify Developer who can independently create Shopify websites from scratch and take ownership from development to launch.
Role Overview
As a Shopify Developer at ViralChilly, you will be responsible for building, customizing, and launching Shopify stores end-to-end. This role is not about installing a theme and changing colors — you'll be working on custom sections, templates, performance optimization, and real-world ecommerce requirements.
Key Responsibilities
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Build Shopify stores from scratch or heavily customize existing themes
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Convert Figma designs or reference websites into pixel-perfect Shopify builds
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Develop custom Shopify sections, templates, and snippets using Liquid
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Ensure mobile-first, responsive, and fast-loading storefronts
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Optimize Shopify sites for SEO readiness and Core Web Vitals
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Integrate essential apps (reviews, subscriptions, upsells, tracking) cleanly
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Set up and verify GA4, Meta Pixel, GTM, and e-commerce tracking
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Debug issues independently and deploy fixes confidently
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Coordinate with designers, SEO, and PPC teams
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Deliver clean handoffs with documentation post-launch
Required Skills & Competencies
Technical Skills
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2–4 years of hands-on Shopify development experience
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Strong knowledge of Shopify Liquid, theme architecture, and sections
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Solid skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript
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Experience creating reusable, scalable Shopify components
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Understanding of Shopify checkout limitations and workarounds
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Familiarity with the Shopify app ecosystem and best practices
Performance & SEO
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Experience optimizing Shopify sites for speed and performance
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Understanding of Shopify SEO fundamentals (URLs, meta tags, structure)
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Ability to build SEO-friendly page layouts
Behavioral & Cultural Fit
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Takes full ownership of projects from start to go-live
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Strong problem-solving mindset — figures things out independently
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Coachable and open to feedback from designers and marketers
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Communicates clearly and professionally
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Disciplined with timelines and code quality
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Calm under pressure and responsive during launches
What Will Set You Apart
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Experience building Shopify stores for real businesses (not just demos)
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Comfort working with performance metrics and CRO principles
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Ability to explain technical decisions in simple language
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Clean, readable, well-structured theme files
Non-Negotiables
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Proven Shopify stores built from scratch or deep customization
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Strong Liquid, HTML, and CSS skills
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Independent debugging ability
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Mobile-first mindset
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Clean code and organized theme structure
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Reliable delivery and ownership till deployment
How to Apply
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Please share:
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Your resume
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Links to 6–8 Shopify stores you've personally built (with explanation of your role)
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Your availability (full-time / contract)
Subject Line: Shopify Developer Application – Your Name