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.