Shopify Engineer
Nebulab
🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Nebulab is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R46 – R93 ZAR. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Job Description
We're looking for an experienced Shopify Engineer to join our team and help us deliver world-class eCommerce solutions for our clients. You'll work on challenging Shopify Plus projects, from custom theme development to headless commerce implementations, while collaborating with designers, strategists, and other developers to create exceptional digital experiences.
As a Shopify Engineer at Nebulab, you'll have the opportunity to work with international mid-market and enterprise brands, tackle complex technical challenges, and contribute to the growth of our Shopify practice. We value continuous learning, open-source contributions, and knowledge sharing across the team.
Job Requirements
Essential:
* 3+ years of experience developing on the Shopify platform
* Proficiency with Liquid templating and Shopify Theme development
* Strong skills in JavaScript, React, and modern front-end technologies
* Understanding of eCommerce fundamentals and best practices
* Effective communication skills for working with both teammates and clients
* Inclusive, community-driven mindset with eagerness to learn and share knowledge
* Proficiency with Shopify Plus and the Shopify API
* Hands-on experience with Shopify app development (both public and private apps)
Nice to have:
* Experience with Shopify's Hydrogen framework and headless commerce approaches
* Experience with Shopify CLI and Theme Kit
* Familiarity with GraphQL and Shopify's Admin API
* Knowledge of Ruby on Rails (useful for custom Shopify app development)
* Experience with Shopify's checkout extensions and customizations
* Past consulting or client management experience
Job Responsibilities
First 3 months:
* Onboard and familiarize yourself with our Shopify development workflows and ongoing projects
* Start contributing to theme customizations and app development tasks
* Participate in code reviews and collaborate with cross-functional teams
3-6 months:
* Take on larger Shopify Plus projects and start leading implementations
* Demonstrate impact on project delivery and client satisfaction
* Integrate third-party services and APIs with Shopify stores
6-12 months:
* Fully own major Shopify projects from requirements to deployment
* Mentor junior team members on Shopify development best practices
* Run internal workshops and presentations to elevate team skills
* Contribute to Shopify's ecosystem through app development, open-source contributions, and drive innovations in our Shopify service offerings
Job Benefits
Compensation & Time Off:
* Competitive, geolocated base salary (50th-75th percentile of industry standards)
* Company performance-based annual bonuses
* Generous vacation days with flexible scheduling
Work Environment:
* Fully remote culture with flexible working hours across global time zones
* All necessary equipment for working from home: MacBook Pro, keyboard, mouse, external monitor, and headphones
Professional Development:
* Investment time: use up to 10% of work hours for personal projects or professional development
* Educational budget for books, courses, and learning resources
* Partial coverage of conference attendance including travel, accommodation, and tickets
* Weekly training activities with the team and industry experts
Team & Culture:
* Dedicated manager with regular 1:1s and fair performance reviews
* Annual team retreats to interesting locations
* Regular company parties and celebrations
* Regular online social events and activities
Administrative:
* Coverage of taxes and contract maintenance fees for consultancy contracts or non-Italian residents
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
At R46/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($3/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
About Nebulab
Nebulab is a company in the Software Development industry that hires remote workers from South Africa.