
Open since Jul 2026
Shopify Developer
AI Summary
Mid-level full-stack Shopify developer responsible for building, optimizing, and evolving Shopify websites and themes, integrating third-party apps, and contributing to conversion rate optimization and client strategy.
About this role
About Keen
Welcome to Keen, where art meets science. We're more than just another service provider or an outsourcing company. Keen acts as an integral extension of our clients' teams and business goals. Join our group of tastemakers specializing in digital marketing, creative, and customer experience, driving growth for our global clientele. Our vision is an ambitious one: to have best in class leaders and a culture of delivering excellence globally.
If you're keen to advance your career, embrace challenges, and redefine what's possible in the digital realm, you might just be the perfect fit for our dynamic team. Join us, and let's unlock the full potential of our clients' brands together.
Role Description
We are seeking an experienced Mid-Level Full-Stack Shopify Developer to take ownership of a dedicated client account, driving both technical execution and proactive growth initiatives. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building, optimizing, and evolving Shopify experiences while continuously identifying opportunities to improve conversion rates and overall performance. This position offers a unique opportunity to act as both a developer and a strategic partner, contributing ideas, testing hypotheses, and shaping the client’s eCommerce success.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain Shopify websites, including themes, custom features, and integrations
- Take a proactive approach to CRO by identifying opportunities, proposing experiments, and implementing tests
- Customize Shopify themes to align with brand, UX/UI, and performance goals
- Implement and manage third-party apps and custom integrations (payments, analytics, etc.)
- Optimize site performance for speed, SEO, and conversion
- Troubleshoot bugs and resolve technical issues efficiently
- Collaborate closely with the E-commerce Manager to align on strategy and execution
- Actively participate in client communication, presenting ideas, updates, and recommendations
- Manage product data, collections, and site structure within Shopify
- Build and test new features using Liquid, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
- Work with Shopify Plus features and contribute to potential headless implementations
- Stay up to date with Shopify platform updates, best practices, and emerging trends
Requirements
- 3+ years of hands-on Shopify development experience
- Strong proficiency in Shopify’s Liquid templating language
- Solid understanding of HTML, CSS (SCSS), and JavaScript
- Experience with Shopify Plus and its advanced capabilities
- Familiarity with headless Shopify architectures (e.g., Hydrogen, React)
- Experience integrating Shopify APIs and third-party applications
- Proven experience with version control (Git)
- Strong understanding of performance optimization and SEO best practices
- Experience working in a client-facing role with strong communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to think beyond execution and contribute strategically (CRO mindset)
Benefits
What’s In It for You
- Competitive salary based on experience
- This opportunity offers a hybrid working arrangement and is based at our offices in Salt River.
- Collaborate with a fast-growing U.S. brand and a globally-minded team
- Autonomy to lead and innovate in your domain
- Career growth opportunities in a fast-moving organization
- Birthday leave + professional development budget
- Join a team that values ownership, creativity, and results
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