Senior Shopify Developer (Permanent Full-time Position)

Are you tired of working on generic projects like crypto, CBD, vitamins, cheap cosmetics, and self-help nobodies? Or are you sick of getting hired “full-time,” to only later find out they only need you for “one big new project” and get tossed aside when it’s complete?

Would you rather work somewhere where consistency is valued, with a careful conservative approach to growth? Do you want to work with a company that embraces and encourages new ideas?

Is your dream to work for a company that treats its workers with respect, dignity, and kindness?

At the Whatley Company, we don’t treat our workers like cogs in a machine. We know that every person has their own unique preferences, interests, personality, and dreams. We hire people who want to be empowered and have a voice in what they’re creating.

Are you someone who can speak up if you have a better idea? Do you sometimes have great ideas that get shot down by your current company or clients?
Then we want you at Whatley Co.

Do you want an employer that will invest in you and always make sure you have all the tools and resources needed to do your best work?
Then we want you at Whatley Co.

The Whatley Company (Whatley Co.) is a small and growing e-commerce and web-development agency that finds small- to medium-sized manufacturers with missing or weak e-commerce solutions and migrates them to Shopify and other broadly-supported solutions (e.g., accounting integrations, marketing systems, logistics/shipping). We’re especially experienced in the Internet of Things and consumer electronics space, with over 10 years of experience within the connected home space.

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Position Overview
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Whatley Company is hiring a full-time Web Developer (Shopify). Your primary responsibilities will be to build, customize, and develop custom features for Shopify (Liquid/JS/CSS). Additionally, feature additions, maintenance, and troubleshooting will also be required from time to time. Additionally, utilizing project management tools and the ability to stick to deadlines and timelines is absolutely vital.

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Characteristics We’re Looking For
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• Absolute attention to detail.
• Fluent English reading/writing, conversational English speaking.
• Ability to reliably estimate timelines and milestones.
• Be comfortable speaking up if you see or notice issues or spec clashing that could affect the quality of project output.
• Enjoy learning new skills within your job’s responsibilities.

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You'll be responsible for:
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• Developing websites & e-commerce stores, features, and additions using Liquid, PHP, HTML/XHTML, CSS, through Shopify based on artwork provided in Figma and Illustrator.
• Using JS/jQuery when needed for interactive and motion elements.
• Ensuring compatibility with multiple screen sizes/responsive layouts.
• Ensuring websites and stores are optimized for speed and fast load times.
• Making sure technical SEO best practices are followed in your development and work with an SEO analyst to make improvements.
• Communicating project status, issues, and timelines.

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TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
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You must be an expert in
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• Shopify 2.0 infrastructure, theme development techniques, and best practices
• Liquid/HTML5/PHP/CSS/SCSS
• JS/jQuery/other JS framework for interactive web elements and motion effects
• Developing responsive layouts
• App and theme speed optimization
• Figma and/or Illustrator (for exporting and reviewing specs, not for design)
• Shopify API and Hydrogen experience a plus, but not required
• Git experience with Shopify a plus, but not required
nteracting with MySQL databases
• HTML E-mail Best Practices

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BENEFITS & SCHEDULE
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Benefits (after 90 day probation)
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• 15 days/yr Paid Time Off (Fed. Holiday plus accrued PTO/Sick)
• 10 days/yr Sick Leave
• 100% Company-paid Private Whole-Family Health Insurance (premium plans)
• 13th-month pay
• Biweekly Pay
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Schedule
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• First 90 days: 8-hour shift, M-F. 8am-5pm PDT, MDT, CDT, or EDT (your preference)
• After 90 days: Flexible/hybrid schedule privileges based on performance and reliability

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING
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• Submit your resume with a cover letter through ---------- l us a bit about yourself, your professional goals, and how you approach design.
• Include a link to your portfolio, GitHub profile, or a list of links.
• Copy all items under "Technical Skill Requirements" and mark Y/N next to each requirement listed.
• Write a brief introduction/cover page that introduces yourself, your personality, and your favorite types of web dev projects.