Job Description
Company Overview
Warby Parker is a leading retailer of designer eyewear and accessories, known for its innovative direct‑to‑consumer model and commitment to social impact. With a strong digital presence, the company operates a high‑traffic e‑commerce platform built on Shopify, serving millions of customers worldwide. Warby Parker’s technology team drives seamless online experiences, rapid feature delivery, and continuous improvement of its storefronts.
Key Responsibilities - Key Responsiblities For "Shopify Developer" Main job duties
- Design, develop, and maintain custom Shopify themes and apps that align with brand guidelines and business goals.
- Implement responsive, high‑performance front‑end components using Liquid, HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript frameworks.
- Integrate third‑party services (payment gateways, fulfillment, marketing automation) via Shopify APIs and webhooks.
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and QA engineers to translate requirements into technical specifications and deliver on sprint commitments.
- Optimize site speed, SEO, and conversion rates through code refactoring, asset management, and A/B testing.
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, providing timely support for live storefronts.
- Contribute to the development of internal tooling and reusable component libraries to accelerate future projects.
- Stay current with Shopify platform updates, industry best practices, and emerging e‑commerce technologies.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience building and maintaining Shopify stores, including custom theme development and app creation.
- Proficiency in Liquid templating language, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.
- Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and Shopify’s Admin and Storefront APIs.
- Experience with version control systems, preferably Git, and modern CI/CD pipelines.
- Demonstrated ability to write clean, maintainable, and well‑documented code.
- Excellent problem‑solving skills and a collaborative mindset.
Desired Skills
- Experience with headless commerce architectures using Shopify Plus and frameworks such as Next.js or Nuxt.js.
- Knowledge of performance optimization tools (Lighthouse, WebPageTest) and best practices for accessibility.
- Familiarity with e‑commerce analytics platforms (Google Analytics, Shopify Analytics) and conversion‑rate optimization techniques.
- Exposure to backend technologies such as Node.js or Ruby on Rails for custom app development.
- Prior work in a fast‑paced, agile environment serving high‑traffic consumer sites.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive annual salary ranging from $110,000 to $150,000, based on experience and location.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) plan with company match and generous paid time off.
- Employee stock purchase plan and quarterly performance bonuses.
- Professional development stipend, wellness programs, and flexible remote‑work options.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit Warby Parker’s Careers portal, locate the “Shopify Developer” opening, and submit an online application including a resume, portfolio of Shopify projects, and a brief cover letter outlining relevant experience. The recruitment team will review submissions and contact qualified applicants for the next steps in the interview process.
Warby Parker is a leading retailer of designer eyewear and accessories, known for its innovative direct‑to‑consumer model and commitment to social impact. With a strong digital presence, the company operates a high‑traffic e‑commerce platform built on Shopify, serving millions of customers worldwide. Warby Parker’s technology team drives seamless online experiences, rapid feature delivery, and continuous improvement of its storefronts.
Key Responsibilities - Key Responsiblities For "Shopify Developer" Main job duties
- Design, develop, and maintain custom Shopify themes and apps that align with brand guidelines and business goals.
- Implement responsive, high‑performance front‑end components using Liquid, HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript frameworks.
- Integrate third‑party services (payment gateways, fulfillment, marketing automation) via Shopify APIs and webhooks.
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and QA engineers to translate requirements into technical specifications and deliver on sprint commitments.
- Optimize site speed, SEO, and conversion rates through code refactoring, asset management, and A/B testing.
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, providing timely support for live storefronts.
- Contribute to the development of internal tooling and reusable component libraries to accelerate future projects.
- Stay current with Shopify platform updates, industry best practices, and emerging e‑commerce technologies.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience building and maintaining Shopify stores, including custom theme development and app creation.
- Proficiency in Liquid templating language, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.
- Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and Shopify’s Admin and Storefront APIs.
- Experience with version control systems, preferably Git, and modern CI/CD pipelines.
- Demonstrated ability to write clean, maintainable, and well‑documented code.
- Excellent problem‑solving skills and a collaborative mindset.
Desired Skills
- Experience with headless commerce architectures using Shopify Plus and frameworks such as Next.js or Nuxt.js.
- Knowledge of performance optimization tools (Lighthouse, WebPageTest) and best practices for accessibility.
- Familiarity with e‑commerce analytics platforms (Google Analytics, Shopify Analytics) and conversion‑rate optimization techniques.
- Exposure to backend technologies such as Node.js or Ruby on Rails for custom app development.
- Prior work in a fast‑paced, agile environment serving high‑traffic consumer sites.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive annual salary ranging from $110,000 to $150,000, based on experience and location.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) plan with company match and generous paid time off.
- Employee stock purchase plan and quarterly performance bonuses.
- Professional development stipend, wellness programs, and flexible remote‑work options.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit Warby Parker’s Careers portal, locate the “Shopify Developer” opening, and submit an online application including a resume, portfolio of Shopify projects, and a brief cover letter outlining relevant experience. The recruitment team will review submissions and contact qualified applicants for the next steps in the interview process.
Required Skills
- Shopify
- Developer