Shopify Platform Developer Expert

Market America, a product brokerage and Internet marketing company that specializes in One-to-One Marketing, is seeking an experienced Shopify Platform Developer Expert

for our IT team.

This role will lead the development, customization, and integration of our Shopify store(s). This role requires advanced technical skills across the entire Shopify stack, from themes to apps to API integrations. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on developer who can translate business requirements into scalable and high-performance e-commerce solutions. This position offers the opportunity to own and shape the technical architecture of our Shopify environment, drive innovation, and support the growth of our e-commerce business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, customize, and maintain Shopify themes using Liquid, HTML, CSS/SASS, and JavaScript
• Design and build custom Shopify apps (private and public) using Java, or other relevant languages
• Integrate Shopify with external systems using Shopify Admin API, Storefront API, GraphQL, and webhooks
• Lead the implementation of headless commerce solutions (e.g., Hydrogen, React) where needed
• Troubleshoot and debug issues across themes, apps, and integrations
• Collaborate with design, marketing, and operations teams to deliver business objectives

Required Skills & Experience:

• Expertise in the Shopify platform (Shopify Plus experience is a plus)
• Deep knowledge of Liquid, HTML5, CSS3/SASS/SCSS, and JavaScript (vanilla / jQuery)
• Proficiency with Java for backend app development or middleware (as needed)
• Experience working with Shopify APIs (REST, GraphQL), webhooks, and third-party integrations
• Experience with React / Hydrogen for headless frontends (preferred)
• Familiarity with Shopify CLI, build tools (Webpack, Vite), and API testing tools (Postman)
• Ability to design and build scalable, maintainable solutions
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Shopify Functions, Flow, and Scripts
• Cloud platform experience (AWS, Google Cloud) for hosting custom apps
• Experience with SQL / NoSQL for app data storage
• Experience with integration of