Shopify Software Engineer (Eastern Europe)
Somewhere
🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R37,000 – R55,500 ZAR. This role is suited for senior-level professionals. 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
Role:Shopify Software EngineerPriority Location:Eastern EuropeWorking Hours:Flexible UK-aligned hours; 4 overlap with UK business hours requiredSalary Range:$2000 - $3,000 USD per month (final offer depends on candidate experience and interview results)Type of Contract:Independent ContractorType of Job:Remote
About the Company:Our client is preparing to launch a high-impact Shopify store and values technical excellence, ownership, and innovation. They foster a collaborative and fast-paced culture, where independent contractors have the flexibility to take initiative and make a visible impact. This role offers autonomy, direct collaboration with designers and operations, and the opportunity to influence a major eCommerce project.
About the Role:The Shopify Software Engineer will lead the build, launch, and ongoing evolution of a modern Shopify store. This is a hands-on coding role with end-to-end ownership of theme development, app integrations, and performance optimization. The successful candidate will work closely with design and operations teams to deliver a high-quality, scalable store and ensure a seamless customer experience. This is an exciting opportunity to shape a key project and demonstrate technical leadership in eCommerce.
Key Responsibilities:
* Build and launch a modern Shopify store from setup to live production, ensuring high performance and scalability.
* Translate wireframes and visual designs into pixel-perfect, accessible front-end experiences using Liquid, HTML/CSS/SCSS, and JavaScript/TypeScript.
* Optimize site performance through best practices, including lazy loading, caching strategies, and code splitting.
* Implement native Shopify features: theme customization, cart/checkout enhancements, metafields, and dynamic content.
* Integrate and maintain apps such as Klaviyo and Intelligems, minimizing performance impact.
* QA across browsers/devices, maintain documentation, and enforce Git-based version control and code reviews.
* Collaborate with design, growth, and operations teams to ship high-impact features efficiently.
Qualifications:
Required:
* 4+ years professional front-end or full-stack development experience with substantial Shopify theme ownership.
* Expert in Liquid, HTML/CSS, and JavaScript (and/or TypeScript).
* Strong eye for UI polish and pixel-perfect implementation.
* Experience optimizing site performance (Core Web Vitals, Lighthouse, responsive images).
* Familiarity with Shopify Functions/Scripts, metafields, and checkout/cart customizations.
* Proficient with Git workflows and code review.
* Excellent communication and ownership-first mindset.
* Able to collaborate effectively in UK-aligned business hours.
Preferred:
* Experience with Klaviyo templating/hooks and experimentation tools like Intelligems.
* Understanding of SEO basics and web accessibility (WCAG).
* Prior experience delivering high-impact eCommerce projects independently.
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 R37,000/month, this role is competitive with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($2,000/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 Somewhere
Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 614 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →