Shopify Developer & Wordpress Developer (PHP)

Job description

The ideal candidate is a creative problem solver who will work in coordination with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain our next generation websites and web tools. You will also lead a team of junior developers and designers to execute projects end to end. You must be comfortable working as part of a team while taking the initiative to take lead on new innovations and projects.

Responsibilities

• Development of responsive and SEO friendly web pages in WordPress from Figma designs.
• Developing and maintaining website backend in WordPress or PHP including MySQL database.
• Development of responsive front-end with HTML, CSS, Javascript, jQuery.
• Development of custom and re-usable components in form of WordPress plugins and themes.
• Doing performance testing and optimizing websites.
• Lead website development for projects, working alongside a team of developers in creating, maintaining, and updating the client's websites
• Oversee the development for website redesign projects by working closely with other internal developers
• Direct the team on sprint requirements and output
• Evaluate completed work and offer answers to roadblocks
• Troubleshoot for website issues and bugs, brainstorm options and provide client-friendly explanations for solutions
• Lead the UX strategy for new web projects to develop the proposed sitemap, wireframes, and user flows, based on the client’s needs
• Complete the front-end development tasks, including website maintenance, plugin updates, CSS improvements, and post creation
• Collaborate directly with designers to implement designs and provide feedback if necessary
• Ensure the websites are client-friendly, and have an intuitive back-end to allow for easy content and page updates
• Participate in client meetings, WordPress back-end training sessions and create training materials as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
• A minimum of 2+ years of experience with WordPress custom theme & plugin development
• Prolific experience in WordPress
• Knowledge of front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, Javascript, jQuery.
• Understanding of responsive and SEO friendly web design.
• Strong debugging skills.
• Extensive experience in HTML and CSS
• Demonstrable experience in UX strategy & methodologies
• Prolific experience in JS and building responsive and accessible websites
• Solid understanding of web standards, cross-browser behaviour, and performance
• Develop user-friendly backend with PHP, custom fields, ACF or Gutenberg
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Working ability to translate designs into semantic, accessible front-end code
• Familiarity with web servers and deploying code with GitHub
• Prior experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, or similar design applications
• Nice to have knowledge of SEO and Google Analytics
• Fluent in verbal and written English

Skill-set

PHP, WordPress, Web APIs, Database, MySQL, HTML, CSS, Javascript, jQuery, Git version control, CI/CD, SEO, Responsive web design

What we offer

• Growth-oriented culture
• Limitless learning opportunities by working with cutting-edge tech stacks and with a diverse and talented team
• Excellent compensation with competitive benefits and rejuvenation time off
• Flexible work environment
• A chance to make an impact on our business strategy using your work

Job Responsibilities

• Creating website layout/user interface by using standard HTML/CSS practices.

• Developing websites that are responsive, cross-browser compatible.

• Designing and managing the website back-end including database and server integration.
• Generating WordPress themes and plugins.
• Conducting website performance tests.
• Troubleshooting content issues.
• Conducting WordPress training with the client.
• Estimating development timings for individual tasks and new site builds.

• Coordinating with web designers to match visual design intent.
• Knowledge of code versioning tools like GIT.
• Working with debugging tools.

• Monitoring, reviewing, and revising the performance of the live website.

Required Skills:

• Ability to build websites from scratch using WordPress.
• Proven experience in woo-commerce & supported plugins.
• Knowledge in creating website layout/user interface by using HTML, CSS, jQuery, JavaScript, PHP & MySQL.
• Good understanding of theme customization.
• Competent in creating and maintaining software documentation
• Good understanding of SEO principles and content management systems.
• Must have knowledge of database management, hosting website, email server configuration on both shared and VPS servers.

About GoofyTails

Goofy Tails is a 4 year old, Delhi-based, DTC e-commerce pet care company, having more than 300,000 customers through its product range of 200+ SKU’s. The team at Goofy Tails has a deep experience & expertise in designing, manufacturing & marketing innovative pet products - Fresh food & treats, Toys & Accessories.

GoofyTails recently secured a Seed fund from marquee investors and is looking to expand aggressively in all departments of the business.

Company Website: http://www.goofytails.com">www.goofytails.com


Who are we looking for?

A motivated and ambitious Full stack Shopify developer with strong focus on frontend, who would like to be a part of a high growth & funded startup’s growth journey. Ideally be a pet parent!


- CTC: 6 to 8 Lakhs (Onsite)
- Location:  Okhla, New Delhi
- Role Type - Full Time
- Saturdays off
- 2 days a month work at home
- Employee health and accidental insurance
- Free Laptop upgrades



Roles and Responsibilities:

1) To continuously optimize, enhance & maintain our Shopify based e-commerce website - http://www.goofytails.com">www.goofytails.com
2) Working closely with our UI/UX designer to produce tight, forward-thinking, responsive and scalable front-end experiences

3) To alter pre – existing templates & themes

4) Manage/Create shopify Apps 

4) To deliver optimized, fast loading, and super responsive website

5) Superb troubleshooting and debugging skill

6) Extend Shopify functionalities using storefront APIs, liquid programming, meta fields, etc

7) Manage existing Shopify theme and also create new theme if needed
7) Implementing SEO/CRO best practices in Shopify sites Creating responsive website designs
8) Constantly look for better ways to do things by keeping up to date with the latest developments in the industry

Technical Capabilities Required? (Must Have Skills) 

For this position, you must have a minimum of  2 years of experience as a Shopify developer. But what is really essential is to have experience with complex implementations such as Ajax Cart, Product Quick View, Product Customizers, among others.

It is also necessary to understand advanced Shopify concepts such as alternation of layouts and templates, product attributes, cart properties, and a deep understanding of the limitations and possibilities of Shopify objects.

Ruby on Rails / Shopify Front End
Good Knowledge of HTML5, Bootstrap, CSS3, and Javascript (including JQuery framework)
Good knowledge in AJAX
Good Knowledge of Apache / PHP / MySQL
Good Knowledge of Postgres SQL (not mandatory)

• Thorough expertise in developing responsive layouts for desktop, tablet, and mobile devices 
• Knowledge of speed optimization of Shopify stores
• Expertise in Shopify Liquid template language,Shopify Admin/Storefront

APIs,Meta-fields,RESTAPIs

• Working knowledge in Custom Shopify App development
• Good expertise in Shopify Developer Platform & Shopify Theme Development
• Knowledge in data migration and synchronization between Shopify instances & configurations
• Experience with code version/ branching tools like Git/SVN
• Usage of theme-kit or similar code push methodology experience
• knowledge of performance Improvement best practices
• Know how to write flawless and structured CSS
• Know how to layout HTML optimized for SEO and accessibility

Good to have skills 

• Knowledge in other ecommerce platforms like Magento, woo commerce, Big Commerce will be preferred
  Experience with React or Knockout.js is a plus
  
  

Job Description

We are looking for a talented Magento 1 and 2 developer that will oversee maintaining our

eCommerce website. Your main tasks will be to ensure that the last security patches are installed and that existing functionality continues to work properly. You will also oversee developing new modules and applying any required front-end changes.

What we expect from you?

Good experience in eCommerce development

Strong debugging skills, Code flow analysis, and the ability to read and modify existing

code.

Good knowledge of Payment gateway integration

Shopify experience will be a big plus.

2+ years of work experience.

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Good communication and Learning attitude.

Strong object-oriented programming knowledge

Very good PHP knowledge

JavaScript is a must for front-end development

Extensive LESS & CSS knowledge

Magento certification is a big plus

What you will get to work on?

Create responsive sections as per the requirement given to you.

Bug fixing, testing, and maintenance of the site.

Data entry work is also included

Regularly update our Magento installation

Install security patches

Develop new functionality

Implement front-end changes.
For more details dial - nine/one/zero/one/four/double three/eight/one/two.

• Working on our security suite, to build and maintain security software which runs on 1000's of client websites
• Building scalable applications in Symfony and fine tuning our CMS (WordPress/ Magento etc.) plugins
• Working in an agile environment of engineers to architect, design, develop and build our server-side infrastructure for our web security product
• Researching, designing and coding, troubleshooting and supporting. What you create is also what you own
• Writing secure, high quality, modular, testable & well documented code for features outlined in every sprint
• Designing and implementing APIs in support of front-end services with a highly scalable, flexible, and secure backend using the LAMP stack
• Identifying and correcting bottlenecks and fix bugs
• Driving strict code review standards among the team
• Ensuring timely delivery of the features/products
• Working with product managers to ensure product delivery status is transparent & the product always looks like how it was imagined
• Working closely with Security & Malware teams in writing APIs, modules
• Being responsible for technical hiring, training, reviewing

What you need to have:

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Designing and implementing new features and functionalities.
• Technical help in resolving the support requests.
• Creating and maintaining documentation of the work.
• Design & develop web based applications using PHP/MySQL
• For more details visit website
• Requirements and qualifications:
• Proficient in MySQL, PHP, JavaScript, HTML & CSS.
• Comfortable working with debugging tools like Firebug, Chrome inspector, etc.
• Knowledge of how to interact with RESTful APIs and formats (JSON, XML)
• Experience in creating WordPress plugins from scratch.
• Experience in writing test cases.
• Collaboration with the team.
• Manage project tasks, timelines, and communication.
• Write efficient, robust, and reusable code while adhering to WordPress coding standards.
• Object-oriented programming.
• Knowledge of developing web based applications using PHP/MySQL

Desired Candidate Profile

• Strong PHP/MySQL capabilities.
• Passion for programming
• Sound coding logic and analytical ability to design test scenarios and debug issues
• Keen interest in research about the latest web technologies and advancements
• Enthusiasm to learn new technologies and incorporate them into the new offerings/solutions
• Good capabilities in HTML, CSS, Javascript.
• Exposure in Coding frameworks or CMSes.
• Ability to work in teams.
• Ability to learn fast. Good communication skills

• Work with development teams and product managers to ideate software solutions
• Design client-side and server-side architecture
• Build the front-end of applications through appealing visual design
• Develop and manage well-functioning databases and applications
• Write effective APIs
• Test software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency
• Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade software
• Create security and data protection settings
• Build features and applications with a mobile responsive design
• Write technical documentation
• Work with data scientists and analysts to improve software

• Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role
• Experience developing desktop and mobile applications
• Familiarity with common stacks
• Knowledge of multiple front-end languages and libraries (e.g. HTML/ CSS, JavaScript)
• Knowledge of multiple back-end languages (e.g. Javascript, PHP, WordPress) and JavaScript frameworks (e.g. Angular, React, Node.js)
• Familiarity with databases (e.g. MySQL, MongoDB), web servers (e.g. Apache)
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Great attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• An analytical mind
• Degree in Computer Science, Statistics or relevant field