Outserve is seeking a Mid-Level Shopify Developer with strong experience in theme development, Liquid coding, and Shopify store builds, who is motivated to grow into custom Shopify app development and deeper integrations over time.
You’ll begin with store builds, theme customisations, and frontend enhancements, while gradually learning API-based development, React/Node.js, and building simple internal tools or app features under mentorship.
This role is ideal for someone who:
Has strong Shopify front-end experience
Wants to progress into full-stack Shopify engineering
Enjoys solving technical problems and learning new systems
Key Responsibilities
Shopify Theme & Site Development (Core Role)
Build new Shopify stores and implement custom themes
Customise existing themes using Liquid, HTML, CSS/SCSS, JavaScript
Implement Online Store 2.0 structures, metafields, dynamic sections, and templates
Optimise stores for speed, SEO, accessibility, and mobile performance
Work with designers to translate Figma/Sketch into high-quality storefronts
Install, configure, and troubleshoot third-party Shopify apps
Support & Troubleshooting
Investigate store issues including Liquid errors, JS conflicts, and app interactions
Resolve layout, functionality, and UX problems
Learning & Development (Structured Growth Plan) You will be supported to gain skills in:
Shopify Admin API and Storefront API
GraphQL
Node.js and React
Shopify App Bridge & Shopify Functions
Basic backend app architecture
Systems integration and automation concepts
This is learning with real project exposure, not just theory.
App Development (Progressive Responsibility) Over time, you will:
Build small internal tools or simple app features with guidance
Contribute to existing private app enhancements
Assist in debugging app issues and webhook events
Start working toward full app ownership after 6–18 months
Required Skills & Experience
Core Required Experience
1.5–4 years’ experience in Shopify theme development
Strong Liquid, HTML, CSS/SCSS, and JavaScript (ES6+)
Hands-on experience building or modifying Shopify 2.0 themes
Understanding of metafields, dynamic sources, and template logic
Ability to debug theme issues confidently
Experience working with Shopify merchants or in an agency
Nice-to-Have Skills
Familiarity with React or Vue
Exposure to APIs or JSON-based workflows
Understanding of Git/version control
Experience working with ERP/WMS integrations
Basic Node.js experience
Personal Attributes
Strong problem-solving skills and curiosity
Willingness to learn backend and app development skills
Good communication for working with clients and internal teams
Ability to manage small tasks and meet deadlines
A proactive mindset — suggesting better ways of doing things
Progressive responsibility:
First 3 months: Theme work + light API tasks
6–12 months: Contribute to app features
12–18 months: Lead small app builds under guidance
18–24 months: Capable of full-stack Shopify engineering
The Perks
Competitive mid-level salary with progression opportunities
Flexible remote-working environment
Hands-on experience across ecommerce systems, automation, and app engineering
1:1 mentorship and support for skills expansion
Opportunities to work with leading Shopify merchants
Collaborative, supportive team culture
How to Apply
Please submit:
CV plus the following will help you stand out
Portfolio of Shopify stores/themes you’ve worked on
GitHub or examples (if any) of JavaScript or API work
Brief paragraph about what you want to learn next in Shopify
