Shopify Front - End Developer - Performance & SEO Optimization

Shopify Front-End Developer Performance & SEO Optimization

Location: Bangalore, Bannerghatta Road

Work Mode: 5 Days Work From Office (WFO) No remote or hybrid options

Joining Preference: Looking for early joiners

About the Role

We are looking for a mid to senior level Shopify Front End Developer to join our fast-paced ecommerce team. This role is 50% development and 50% performance/SEO optimization. It is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and understands Shopifys frontend architecture, Liquid templating, and site speed best practices.

Responsibilities

Front-end Development (50%)

• Customize and maintain Shopify themes using Liquid, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Work closely with design and content teams to create high converting user experiences
• Develop custom sections, features, and micro-interactions to enhance engagement
• Implement A/B testing and data-driven updates to improve UX and conversion

Performance & SEO Optimization (50%)

• Optimize site speed, core web vitals, and responsive performance across mobile and desktop
• Audit and implement onsite SEO best practices, including schema markup, image optimization, meta structures, and link architecture
• Evaluate third party apps for performance impact and recommend code-based solutions
• Use tools like Lighthouse, GTmetrix, Google Search Console, and Semrush to measure and enhance site health
• Collaborate with marketing and content teams to ensure technical SEO aligns with overall strategy

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of frontend development experience, ideally in ecommerce
• 3+ years of hands-on work in the Shopify ecosystem (theme development & customizations)
• Strong knowledge of Liquid, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (Vanilla, Alpine.js, React)
• Deep expertise in performance optimization & technical SEO within a Shopify environment
• Experience with Git, browser dev tools, and page speed tools (Lighthouse, Semrush)
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across teams
• Bonus: Familiarity with headless commerce or Shopify Hydrogen