Basic Research · 1 day ago
Shopify Development Manager
South Jordan, UT
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$85K/yr - $110K/yr
5+ years expBasic Research is seeking a Shopify Development Manager to lead the technical development and optimization of their DTC websites. This role involves managing front-end Shopify development, ensuring site performance, and collaborating with various teams to enhance customer experience and business performance.
CosmeticsHealth CareManufacturingWholesale
Hiring Manager
Francy Nelson
Responsibilities
Lead front-end Shopify development across multiple DTC brand sites (SeroVital, Novex Biotech, Zantrex, etc.)
Own theme development, custom Liquid builds, template updates, and reusable component creation
Ensure all web builds adhere to modern coding standards, accessibility requirements, and brand guidelines
Manage all web development tasks, timelines, and deployment schedules
Oversee code reviews, QA testing, and cross-browser/device validation before publishing to production
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues quickly to minimize downtime or conversion impact
Partner with Ecommerce Director to ensure staging → production workflows are clean, documented, and predictable
Improve site speed, Core Web Vitals, Lighthouse scores, and overall site reliability
Optimize images, scripts, apps, and theme architecture to ensure fast load times and seamless UX
Implement performance monitoring tools and maintain a consistent optimization roadmap
Build new pages, PDP templates, landing pages, and interactive site features
Integrate third-party tools (apps, APIs, subscriptions, reviews, quizzes, bundling, personalization tools)
Translate wireframes and designs into pixel-perfect, responsive web experiences
Work closely with Marketing, Creative, Retention, and Marketplace teams to support campaigns, launches, and UX improvements
Translate business requirements into clean technical specs for internal and external developers
Partner with Customer Support to diagnose and resolve customer-facing site issues
Manage contract developers or agency partners as needed
Set coding standards, development processes, and best practices
Train internal staff on Shopify workflows, theme structure, and development tools
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or equivalent experience
5+ years of Shopify front-end development experience, including Liquid, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Deep expertise building high-converting Shopify stores, custom themes, and reusable components
Proficiency with Git, version control workflows, and development-to-production pipelines
Strong understanding of site performance optimization, Core Web Vitals, and responsive design
Experience integrating Shopify apps, APIs, and custom solutions
Strong troubleshooting ability with proven success resolving theme, app, and integration issues
Experience managing developers or cross-functional technical projects
Preferred
Knowledge of GA4, Shopify Analytics, and attribution tools preferred
Experience in beauty, wellness, or supplements is a plus
Company
Basic Research
Basic Research is a herbal supplement and cosmetic manufacturer that distributes innovative formulations to the health & wellness sector.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Matt Draper
Chief Financial Officer
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