Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Shopify & WordPress Developer

Ryze Agency | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Full-Time

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Retirement, and more

 

A highly experienced developer specializing in Shopify theme development, WordPress theme and plugin development, and custom landing page creation. Proven track record of building robust, scalable, and visually compelling websites and landing pages tailored to client needs. Skilled at blending technical expertise with design sensibilities to deliver fast, secure, and user-friendly digital experiences that drive results.

 

Core Competencies

Shopify

• Advanced expertise in Shopify theme development using Liquid, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Ajax and JSON.

• Customizing, extending, and optimizing Shopify themes for performance, brand alignment, and conversions.

• Integration of third-party apps and APIs to expand storefront functionality.

• Knowledge of Shopify Online Store 2.0 and dynamic sections.

• Shopify Store management skills:

• Adding and managing products, collections, and variants.

• Managing discounts, coupons, and promotional campaigns.

• Handling customer data, orders, and basic reporting.

• Configuring payment gateways, shipping rules, and tax settings.

• Optimizing SEO settings and structured data.

WordPress

• Extensive experience in custom WordPress theme development (from scratch and via child themes).

• Plugin development for bespoke features, API integrations, and workflow automation.

• Deep knowledge of PHP, MySQL, JavaScript/jQuery, REST API, Page Builders (especially Elementor)

• WooCommerce expertise:

• Setting up and customizing WooCommerce stores.

• Managing products, variations, coupons, shipping rules, and tax settings.

• Developing custom WooCommerce extensions and templates.

• Payment gateway integration and checkout optimization.

• Site performance tuning, security hardening, and SEO best practices.

• Migrating, updating, and maintaining WordPress & WooCommerce sites for long-term stability.

Key Strengths & Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in Shopify and WordPress development.

• Ability to transform Adobe XD/Figma/Sketch/PSD designs into pixel-perfect, functional websites.

• Strong problem-solving skills in debugging, performance tuning, and cross-platform compatibility.

• Collaborative mindset with designers, marketers, and stakeholders to align business goals with technical execution.

• Familiarity with SEO, Core Web Vitals, and Google Lighthouse optimization

• Excellent understanding of UX/UI principles, accessibility, and web standards.

• Experience integrating APIs, tracking tools (GA4, Meta Pixel, etc.), and marketing platforms

• Comfort working in sprint-based environments and managing multiple builds simultaneously

Typical Deliverables

• Fully customized Shopify themes tailored to branding and conversion goals.

• Custom WordPress themes with unique layouts and functionality.

• High-converting landing pages designed for lead generation and sales campaigns.

• A/B testing and performance optimization to maximize conversions.

• WordPress plugins that extend core features or integrate with third-party services.

• Scalable, secure, and optimized e-commerce experiences across Shopify and WooCommerce.

• Ongoing site maintenance, support, and performance enhancements.

Bonus Skills & Nice-to-Haves

• Shopify App Development – building private or public apps using Node.js/React and Shopify API.

• Advanced SEO & Analytics – implementing schema markup, Google Tag Manager, GA4, and conversion tracking.

• Performance Optimization – lazy loading, image optimization, caching strategies, and Core Web Vitals improvements.

• Automation & Workflow Tools – experience with Zapier, Integromat, or custom API-based automations.

• Version Control & CI/CD – Git, GitHub/GitLab, and deployment workflows for collaborative projects.

• Cross-CMS experience with platforms like Webflow, Squarespace, Wix, Magento, etc.

 

Who Thrives Here:

You’re a builder. A problem-solver. Someone who doesn’t just write code—you create systems that support scale. You care about clean code, clean UX, and clean handoffs. You’re as comfortable mentoring junior devs as you are deep in your own stack.

 

 

Success Looks Like:

• Sites that load fast, look amazing, and convert better

• No bugs in production. No surprises in staging. Clean commits and consistent QA

• Teams trusting your dev POV as much as they trust your delivery

• A dev workflow that makes the whole team more efficient

• Clients who say, “That’s exactly what I imagined—only better”

 

Career Trajectory:

This is a senior-level role with the potential to grow into Lead Developer, Tech Director, or CTO track. You’ll have the space to mentor, own builds, and shape Ryze’s digital future.

 

About Ryze:

We’re a full-service creative and performance agency scaling brands with data, storytelling, and AI-enhanced execution. We don’t just build websites—we build digital ecosystems that convert.

 

We hire builders, not babysitters. If you know how to own your lane and push performance, you’ll thrive here.

 

Ready to Build What’s Next?

If you love clean code, smart UX, and fast-moving teams—apply now.

We’re not just launching pages. We’re building a machine.

 

Company Description

Ryze is a full-service agency that provides our clients with communications planning and buying across all traditional and emerging channels, including digital, social and mobile. These services encompass consumer insights, data and analytics management, media and competitive research, and direct marketing services.

We were born to change the world, yet it changes daily. As a result, we believe the future belongs to the curious—those independent and agile enough to take advantage of it. Curiosity confers a massive competitive advantage on our clients, inventing new ways to transform their businesses. Plus, it's always important to remember that curious people never settle. Ryze is full of curious people.

Are you curious?

Company Description

Ryze is a full-service agency that provides our clients with communications planning and buying across all traditional and emerging channels, including digital, social and mobile. These services encompass consumer insights, data and analytics management, media and competitive research, and direct marketing services.\r\n\r\nWe were born to change the world, yet it changes daily. As a result, we believe the future belongs to the curious—those independent and agile enough to take advantage of it. Curiosity confers a massive competitive advantage on our clients, inventing new ways to transform their businesses. Plus, it's always important to remember that curious people never settle. Ryze is full of curious people.\r\n\r\nAre you curious?

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