Title: Shopify Theme Engineer
Work Location: Canada, Nearshore
Project Duration: 6 months, with possible extension.
Experience: 8 years
Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Shopify Theme Engineer to design, develop, and maintain high-performance Shopify themes. As a key member of our e-commerce team, you will work closely with designers, developers, and marketing stakeholders to implement pixel-perfect front-end experiences that are fast, accessible, and optimized for conversion. You will use Shopify’s Liquid templating language, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks to bring e-commerce experiences to life.
Primary Skill Set:
Technical Skills:
Strong proficiency in Shopify’s Liquid templating language
Proficient in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and JSON
Experience with Shopify CLI, Theme Kit, or Git-based theme deployment workflows
Knowledge of REST and GraphQL APIs (especially Shopify APIs)
Experience with version control (Git, GitHub or GitLab)
Understanding of responsive and cross-browser design
Familiarity with modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Vue) is a plus
Experience with performance optimization tools (Lighthouse, GTmetrix, etc.)
Design & UX:
Ability to work from high-fidelity designs and translate them to pixel-perfect themes
Strong attention to detail and UI/UX standards
Understanding of conversion rate optimization (CRO) principles
Soft Skills:
Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
Strong communication and collaboration abilities
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects
Skills Required
- 8 years of experience
- Strong proficiency in Shopify Liquid templating
- Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript ES6+, and JSON
- Experience with Shopify CLI, Theme Kit, or Git-based theme deployment workflows
- Knowledge of REST and GraphQL APIs, especially Shopify APIs
- Experience with Git, GitHub, or GitLab
- Understanding of responsive and cross-browser design
- Familiarity with modern JavaScript frameworks such as React or Vue
- Experience with performance optimization tools such as Lighthouse or GTmetrix
- Ability to translate high-fidelity designs into pixel-perfect themes
- Understanding of conversion rate optimization principles
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
What We Do
iClanz is a global technology solutions and talent acquisition company serving enterprises across North America, Canada, Europe, and India. It provides consulting, digital technology, cloud talent acquisition, and workforce-management solutions designed to address critical talent shortages. Its market verticals include IT, accounting, finance, telecommunications, and healthcare, while its broader consulting practice helps organizations understand business needs and optimize operations with cost-effective solutions.
