Contract Shopify Frontend Developer (3-Month Contract)

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 20 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Software Development

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilledShopify Frontend Developerto join our team on a 3-month contract. This role involvesfull end-to-end Shopify store setup working from an approved design template to deliver a complete polished online shop. You will collaborate with business and design teams to implement products content and functionality that aligns with our brand. Key Responsibilities

Customise Shopify themes and templates usingLiquid HTML CSS and JavaScript.
Implement the approved store design into Shopify ensuring a consistent high-quality frontend experience.
Set up and configure the storefrom start to finish including:
- Product creation & variant setup
- Collections & navigation
- Shipping rates and rules
- Payment methods
- Store settings and policies
- Analytics tracking (GA4 Meta pixel etc.) and conversion events
UseShopify GitHub integrationfor theme version control deployments and safe rollbacks.
Work closely with the business team to refinecopy product descriptions and content direction.
Liaise with the design team to sourceimagery banners and visual assets.
Strategically gather all requirements and own the implementation process from start to finish.
Perform thorough QA and ensure all pages are responsive accurate and ready for production launch.

Requirements

Proven experience building and customisingShopify Online Store 2.0stores end-to-end.
Strong knowledge ofLiquid CSS/SCSS HTML and JavaScript.
Experience working withGit and GitHub especially with Shopify-connected workflows.
Ability to translate business needs brand direction and design templates into final Shopify implementations.
Excellent communication skills and confidence working with non-technical stakeholders.
Highly organised proactive and able to drive a store setup independently.

Nice to Have

Experience with Shopify apps metafields schema-driven sections and theme extensions.
Familiarity with SEO best practices for Shopify stores.
Experience working with lifestyle luxury or design-focused brands.

Contract Details

Start Date: 15 January 2026 or soonest thereafter
Duration:3 months
Location:Bellville (on-site or hybrid by agreement)
Competitive contract rate based on experience.

Required Experience:

Manager

Customise Shopify themes and templates usingLiquid HTML CSS and JavaScript.
Implement the approved store design into Shopify ensuring a consistent high-quality frontend experience.
Set up and configure the storefrom start to finish including:
- Product creation & variant setup
- Collections & navigation
- Shipping rates and rules
- Payment methods
- Store settings and policies
- Analytics tracking (GA4 Meta pixel etc.) and conversion events
UseShopify GitHub integrationfor theme version control deployments and safe rollbacks.
Work closely with the business team to refinecopy product descriptions and content direction.
Liaise with the design team to sourceimagery banners and visual assets.
Strategically gather all requirements and own the implementation process from start to finish.
Perform thorough QA and ensure all pages are responsive accurate and ready for production launch.

Requirements

Proven experience building and customisingShopify Online Store 2.0stores end-to-end.
Strong knowledge ofLiquid CSS/SCSS HTML and JavaScript.
Experience working withGit and GitHub especially with Shopify-connected workflows.
Ability to translate business needs brand direction and design templates into final Shopify implementations.
Excellent communication skills and confidence working with non-technical stakeholders.
Highly organised proactive and able to drive a store setup independently.

Nice to Have

Experience with Shopify apps metafields schema-driven sections and theme extensions.
Familiarity with SEO best practices for Shopify stores.
Experience working with lifestyle luxury or design-focused brands.

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