SDE II – Full Stack Developer

Job Description: SDE II – Full Stack Developer (Shopify) Employment Type: Full-Time Department: Technology Location: Bengaluru (Remote) Experience: 2.5+ Years About the Role As an SDE II – Full Stack Developer (Shopify), you will be a core contributor to building high-performance, scalable, and user-centric e-commerce solutions. You will work across the entire stack—frontend, backend, APIs, databases, and custom Shopify app development—while collaborating with designers, PMs, and stakeholders. This position requires strong technical expertise, a deep understanding of Shopify’s ecosystem, and the ability to take ownership of end-to-end product delivery. Your Responsibilities Frontend Development - Build fast, scalable, and responsive UIs using React, Liquid, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript - Convert UI/UX designs into reusable, high-quality components - Optimize page speed, Core Web Vitals, and frontend performance - Develop custom Shopify themes and frontend components - Ensure cross-browser, cross-device, and cross-platform compatibility - Maintain high code quality through reviews, linting, and automated testing Backend Development - Build backend features using Shopify REST & GraphQL APIs - Develop custom Shopify apps using Node.js, Express, Next.js - Work with SSR, SSG, API integrations, and databases - Implement authentication, authorization, webhooks, and app architecture - Ensure backend logic is secure, optimized, and scalable - Troubleshoot and resolve API, server-side, or integration issues Core Ownership Areas - End-to-end development of Shopify-based web applications - Collaborate with design, product, and cross-functional teams to deliver features - Mentor junior developers and participate in architectural discussions - Drive improvements in code quality, architecture, DevOps, and workflows - Work with Git, CI/CD, release pipelines, and structured deployment cycles What We’re Looking For Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field Experience Required - 2.5+ years of Full Stack Development experience and hands-on experience with Shopify (themes + custom apps) - Experience working in lean or fast-moving teams - Proven ability to deliver end-to-end solutions independently - Strong understanding of Liquid, Shopify ecosystem, and e-commerce workflows Technical Skills & Subject Expertise Frontend - Proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, ES6+ - Strong experience with React, Redux, Hooks, component lifecycle - Expertise in HTML5, CSS3, SCSS, Tailwind CSS - Understanding of responsive/mobile-first development - Familiarity with Webpack, Babel, npm/yarn, and build optimization Backend - Experience with Node.js, Express, Next.js - Hands-on experience building Shopify custom/private apps - Knowledge of MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL - Strong understanding of SSR, SSG, authentication, caching, performance tuning Shopify Expertise - Proficiency with Liquid, metafields, and Shopify theme structure - Experience with REST & GraphQL APIs - Understanding of cart, checkout flows, storefront APIs - Experience with Shopify Plus, headless architecture, Hydrogen (preferred) Additional Skills - Strong debugging & analytical problem-solving abilities - Experience with Git, branching strategies, and CI/CD pipelines - Familiarity with design tools like Figma or Sketch - Knowledge of PWA concepts, code splitting, lazy loading, and performance optimization What Makes You Stand Out - Clear, confident communication skills - Detail-oriented with clean, maintainable coding practices - Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and initiative - Collaborative mindset with willingness to mentor and elevate the team - Ability to adapt quickly, learn new technologies, and think solution-first - Excellent organization and time-management skills