About this role
Onstate (Leeds, United Kingdom) needs a Back End Developer (Shopify): PHP / APIs / GraphQL / React / Node, working on a hybrid schedule. Filed under Backend Development, the job covers the usual ground for that area. The hybrid setup means some days on-site and some days working remotely. Pitched at mid-level, the role expects that amount of experience behind you. The posting lists pay of GBP 35,000 to 50,000 per year. A solid option for Backend Development work based in Leeds.
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Job Overview
Job description provided by Onstate.
Onstate, a leading ecommerce agency based on the Calls in Leeds and a Shopify Plus Partner since 2010, is hiring a back-end Shopify developer as it grows with new client acquisitions.
The role sits in the development team that turns creative work into accessible, performant and converting Shopify themes and systems integrations for well-known retail and luxury brands.
Day-to-day work starts with a daily stand-up, then covers building customised Shopify solutions, augmenting existing functionality, fixing bugs, and creating Shopify apps, functions and middleware.
The developer will work closely with the creative and project management teams, report to the Head of Technology and Operations, and contribute across the software development lifecycle.
Work also includes workshops, scoping and estimating new briefs, helping other departments, and contributing to specifications, user guides and other client documentation.
Strong ecommerce experience of at least two years is required, with a deep understanding of Shopify, high levels of PHP experience, and experience with REST and GraphQL APIs.
Useful experience includes React, Node, Liquid templating, Git and BitBucket, CI/CD, unit testing, performance optimisation, Shopify checkout extensibility, and low- and no-code platforms.
The successful candidate will be a problem-solver with a collaborative approach, clear communication, close attention to detail, a keen sense of design, and a focus on quality.
The post is based in Leeds on a flexible hybrid model, with a tailored learning and development plan, pension and healthcare, 25 days of holiday rising to 30 plus a birthday off, and local parking at company expense.
The salary is £35,000 to £50,000 depending on experience, plus on-call support, and a degree or industry-relevant qualification is welcomed but not essential where results and experience are strong.