Shopify CRO Developer (Project-Based)

Shopify CRO Developer (Project-Based, Potential Ongoing Work)

We’re a small but growing e-commerce marketing agency working with Shopify brands. We’re looking for a Shopify-focused developer with strong CRO thinking to support client website improvements.

This is not a full-time role to start. We want to find the right person first, then build from there.

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What We’re Looking For

We’re not just looking for someone who can “build pages”.

We’re looking for someone who:
• Thinks critically about conversion rate optimisation (CRO)
• Can explain why a change should be made, not just how
• Is comfortable working inside Shopify’s backend
• Communicates clearly and professionally

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Core Skills & Responsibilities

You should be comfortable with:
• Reviewing Shopify product pages and identifying CRO opportunities
• Suggesting improvements to:
• Layout
• Content structure
• Trust elements
• UX flow
• Making backend Shopify edits, including:
• Product setup
• Variants
• SKUs
• Pricing / bundles
• Basic product organisation
• Implementing changes cleanly without breaking existing setups
• Explaining your thinking in a clear, structured way

You do not need to be a designer, but you should understand how design and UX impact conversion.

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How the Process Will Work

We want to be very clear and transparent about this.

Step 1: Shortlisting

We’ll review applications and shortlist candidates based on:
• Experience
• Portfolio (if applicable)
• How clearly you communicate

Step 2: CRO Logic Exercise (Unpaid)

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a short CRO reasoning exercise.

This is not real client work and nothing will be used commercially.

You’ll be asked to:
• Review a Shopify product page
• Explain what you would improve
• Explain why those changes matter for conversion

This step is purely to understand how you think.

Step 3: Paid Project

Once we d ---------- who to move forward with, we’ll start with a real paid project.
• Budget for the first project is around $500 USD
• Scope will be clearly defined upfront
• This will be real client work

If the collaboration goes well, there is strong potential for:
• Additional projects
• Ongoing work
• Longer-term collaboration

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Who This Role Is Best For

This role is ideal if you:
• Enjoy CRO and problem-solving
• Prefer clear projects over vague hourly work
• Want to build a longer-term working relationship
• Are comfortable working independently and taking ownership

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How to Apply

Please include:
• A short explanation of your Shopify and CRO experience
• Any relevant examples of past work (if available)
• A brief note on how you typically approach improving conversion on a product page

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Final note (important tone-setting)

We care far more about how you think and communicate than buzzwords or long CVs.
If you’re thoughtful, organised, and serious about your work, we’d love to hear from you.