Assignment description

You will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing our Customers’ e-commerce platforms. They have their site built in multiple languages and us tools such as pipedream.

Your primary responsibilities will include: Platform Maintenance and Development:

– Maintain and optimize their existing Shopify websites, ensuring they are fast, reliable, and user-friendly.

– Develop new features and functionalities as needed, focusing on both front-end and back-end improvements.

Technical Integration:

– Work with a variety of third-party apps and custom solutions to enhance their Shopify ecosystem.

– Manage integrations with Global E, a key partner that facilitates their global operations by acting as a middleman between our Customer and their end-clients.

– Address challenges related to product variants and bundling, ensuring seamless user experiences despite Shopify’s limitations.

Front-End Optimization:

– Focus on front-end development, ensuring the website is optimized for speed and SEO.

– Implement A/B testing to improve conversion rates and overall site performance.

Multi-Store Management:

– Handle the technical aspects of managing their multi-store setup, which includes separate websites for global and Indian markets.

– Ensure that code changes are efficiently managed across different stores, adapting features to meet market-specific needs.

Automation and Efficiency:

– Utilize automation tools like Pipe Dreams to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency.

– Develop solutions that simplify workflows for non-technical team members, ensuring that tools and functions are user-friendly.

Documentation and Collaboration:

– Maintain comprehensive documentation of all developments and integrations.

– Collaborate with the E-commerce manager (to be recruited) and other team members to align technical solutions with business strategies. The role requires someone who can take initiative and work without constant supervision.

About the team

You will be part of a small, focused team that values efficiency and strategic thinking. The team will include in the future an E-commerce manager who will handle strategic planning, while you will focus on the technical execution. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working independently and managing their own time.

Must haves

– At least a couple of years of hands-on experience working with Shopify, particularly Shopify Plus. This includes familiarity with its features, limitations, and the ability to customize and optimize the platform effectively.

– Proficiency in JavaScript, CSS, and Shopify Liquid, which are essential for developing and customizing Shopify themes and functionalities.

– Strong front-end development skills, with a focus on creating responsive and user-friendly interfaces that are optimized for speed and SEO.

– Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical challenges, such as integrating third-party apps, managing product variants, and optimizing conversion rates through A/B testing.

– Strong skills in maintaining clear and comprehensive documentation for all technical developments, ensuring that processes and solutions are well-documented for future reference.

Other requirements

– Willingness to commit to a long-term engagement.

– Ability to work independently and manage time effectively with a mindset suitable for a startup environment, with the ability to adapt and grow with the company.

Soft Skills:

– Documentation: Strong skills in maintaining clear and comprehensive documentation for all technical developments.

– Independent Work: Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and take initiative in a startup environment.

– Collaboration: Good communication skills to collaborate with team members and align technical solutions with business goals.

About the customer

Our customer is a Stockholm-based beauty brand specializing in natural-looking colored contact lenses and vegan, cruelty-free eye cosmetics. Founded by Swedish entrepreneur Vishal Nanda and Indian makeup artist Swati Verma, the brand blends Scandinavian design with Indian beauty expertise. Key Offerings: Colored Contact Lenses: Available in shades like Aquamarine Blue, Jade Green, Pearl Grey, and Honey Hazel Brown, designed to complement natural eye colors. Lenses come in 1-day, 1-month, and 6-month options. Eye Cosmetics: A range of vegan and cruelty-free products including eyeliners and lashes, formulated without animal-derived ingredients. Lens Care Products: Multi-purpose solutions and accessories for cleaning, storing, and hydrating soft and colored contact lenses. Our customer ships worldwide and offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee on lens purchases from their official website.