Senior Shopify Engineer (Full-Stack)

Job Description

Job Description

*Preference given to candidates in the state of Utah, exceptional out-of-state applicants willing to relocate at their own expense may be considered.* 

Summary:  

We are looking for a  Senior Shopify Engineer with deep experience in  Shopify Liquid theming and  custom Shopify app development using React . This role is ideal for someone who understands Shopify end-to-end — from storefront performance and UX to backend APIs and embedded apps. 

You will play a key role in building, customizing, and scaling Shopify solutions that support business growth, improve customer experience, and integrate with internal systems. 

Key Responsibilities  

• Design, develop, and maintain  custom Shopify themes using  Liquid , HTML, CSS, and JavaScript 

• Build and maintain  custom Shopify apps , including  embedded apps using React and Shopify App Bridge 

• Work with  Shopify Admin API, Storefront API, and Webhooks  

• Develop scalable front-end components and application logic using  React  

• Working experience with  Alpine.js for building reactive UI components 

• Integrate Shopify with third-party systems (ERP, CRM, marketing tools, fulfillment, analytics, etc.) 

• Optimize storefront performance, accessibility, and SEO 

• Collaborate with designers, product managers, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions 

• Troubleshoot complex Shopify issues across themes, apps, and integrations 

• Follow best practices for security, performance, and maintainability 

• Provide technical mentorship to junior developers and contribute to technical decision-making and architecture. (Mentorship is technical, not managerial.) 

• Mentor junior developers and contribute to technical decision-making and architecture 

Required Qualifications  

• 5+ years of professional web development experience 

• 3+ years of  hands-on Shopify development experience  

• Strong expertise in Shopify Liquid and theme customization. 

• Proven experience building custom Shopify apps. 

• Strong proficiency in React (hooks, component architecture, state management). 

• Experience with Shopify App Bridge and OAuth authentication. 

• Solid understanding of Shopify APIs (Admin, Storefront, Webhooks). 

• Proficiency with modern JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3. 

• Experience with version control systems (Git). 

Preferred Qualifications  

• Experience with Alpine.js for building reactive UI components. 

• Shopify Plus experience. 

• Experience with Checkout Extensibility and Checkout UI extensions. 

• Experience with theme performance tooling (Lighthouse, Core Web Vitals). 

• Experience with Node.js, serverless platforms (Cloudflare/AWS), and GraphQL tooling. 

• Experience with A/B testing and feature flagging. 

• Experience with payments, fraud, tax/duties, subscriptions, and ERP/PIM integrations. 

• Experience building custom or private Shopify apps with OAuth and secure key management. 

Required Education  

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field. 

• A combination of education and experience may meet the requirements. 

Supervisory Responsibility:  

This job does not have supervisory responsibilities. Mentorship of junior developers is technical in nature and does not include direct reports. 

Work Environment:  

This job operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as a laptop, desktop, smartphone, and photocopiers. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Essential oils are worn and/or diffused in the work environment. 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:  

This position requires the incumbent to be physically present at the assigned worksite. The regular schedule is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with an hour lunch, Monday through Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Employees are also expected to work at least one non-convention farm event a year and to work at the annual company convention. 

Exact hour requirements can be reasonably modified as necessary for the business needs by the employee’s manager. 

Physical Demands:  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Specific vision abilities of this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to type, file, and occasionally lift office supplies up to 20 pounds. The employee must be physically able to tolerate the scent of essential oils worn or diffused. 

Equal Employment Opportunity:  

Young Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

Sponsorship:  

Young Living does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. 

Note:  

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.