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Shopify Developer Application

Thank you for your interest in applying for the Shopify Developer role! Our application process consists of two steps. First, please complete the application form below. If your application aligns with the role requirements, we will invite you to participate in a code test. Please ensure all questions are completed thoroughly. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to email us at: [email protected]

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Technical Skills and Experience

Shopify Expertise

How many years of experience do you have working with Shopify

Have you worked with both Shopify Plus and regular Shopify stores? If so, what are the key differences you've encountered?

Can you describe a complex Shopify project you worked on and your role in it?

Theme Development

What is your approach to customizing Shopify themes? Do you prefer editing existing themes or building new ones from scratch?

How do you ensure the performance and speed optimization of a Shopify theme?

Can you explain your understanding of Shopify’s Online Store 2.0 and how you implement it in projects?

Liquid, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

How proficient are you with Liquid, and how do you handle complex logic within Liquid templates?

What are Web Components, and how do they differ from traditional HTML, CSS, and JavaScript?

How do you integrate Web Components into a Shopify theme without modifying the base Liquid files?

What are the potential drawbacks of using Web Components in Shopify themes, and how would you mitigate them?

Can you explain how Shadow DOM isolation affects CSS styling in a Shopify theme?

How would you ensure a Web Component works with Shopify’s AJAX cart functionality?

Ecommerce Analytics and Tracking

How do you implement tracking and analytics (e.g., Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel) in Shopify?

Can you describe how you handle custom event tracking using Shopify Pixels or custom scripts?

Problem-Solving and Best Practices

Error Resolution

Can you walk me through a time when you resolved a major bug or performance issue in a Shopify store?

How do you approach debugging Liquid, JavaScript, or API-related issues in Shopify?

Version Control and Collaboration

What is your experience with version control systems like Git, and how do you manage multiple contributors to a Shopify project?

Have you worked with CI/CD pipelines for Shopify projects? If so, which tools have you used, and how do you manage deployments?

SEO and Accessibility

What steps do you take to ensure accessibility compliance in Shopify themes?

Scaling and Multistore Setup

Have you worked on multi-store setups for global brands? How do you handle localization and currency variations?

How do you ensure consistency across multiple stores while allowing for localized customization?

Soft Skills and Workflow

Communication and Collaboration

How do you collaborate with designers, marketers, and other developers on Shopify projects?

How do you explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders?

Time and Project Management

How do you prioritize tasks and handle tight deadlines in a Shopify project?

Can you describe your approach to handling multiple projects simultaneously?

Continuous Learning

How do you stay up-to-date with Shopify updates, tools, and best practices?

Have you ever contributed to the Shopify developer community (e.g., forums, blogs, GitHub)?

Situational and Behavioral Questions

Team Fit

Can you describe a time when you had to resolve a conflict within a development team?

What do you enjoy most about working as a Shopify developer?

Hypothetical Scenarios

If a client requests a feature that isn’t natively supported by Shopify, how would you approach providing a solution?

Imagine you inherit a poorly coded Shopify store. What steps would you take to improve it?