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Shopify Development Specialist
About the Role
IndexGPT is seeking a talented Shopify Development Specialist to enhance and maintain our flagship Shopify app. You'll be responsible for building new features, improving app performance, and ensuring seamless integration with Shopify's ecosystem.
As a core member of our engineering team, you'll work on cutting-edge features that help Shopify merchants optimize their stores for AI-powered search engines. You'll collaborate with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to deliver high-quality solutions that directly impact our users' success.
This role offers the opportunity to work with modern web technologies, Shopify's powerful API ecosystem, and innovative AI indexing protocols. You'll have significant autonomy in technical decisions and the chance to shape the future of our product.
We value clean code, user-centric design, and continuous learning. If you're passionate about e-commerce, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and want to be part of a mission-driven startup, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain features for the IndexGPT Shopify app using React, Node.js, and Shopify APIs
- Implement real-time indexing functionality using IndexNow protocol and AI crawler optimization
- Build intuitive admin interfaces and dashboards for merchant analytics
- Optimize app performance, speed, and reliability across different Shopify plans
- Integrate with third-party APIs (Bing Webmaster Tools, Google Search Console, AI platforms)
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices
- Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues reported by merchants
- Stay current with Shopify platform updates and implement necessary changes
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of professional experience developing Shopify apps or themes
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, React, and Node.js
- Deep understanding of Shopify API (Admin, Storefront, GraphQL)
- Experience with RESTful APIs and webhook implementations
- Familiarity with Git version control and collaborative development workflows
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a remote team
- Understanding of web performance optimization and security best practices
Nice to Have
- Experience with Shopify App Bridge and Polaris design system
- Knowledge of SEO technical implementation and indexing protocols
- Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and large language models
- Experience with database systems (PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
- Background in e-commerce or SaaS product development
- Understanding of OAuth, JWT, and secure authentication methods
- Experience with testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library)
- Contributions to open-source Shopify development projects
How to Apply
Ready to Join Our Team?
Send your CV, cover letter, and portfolio (if applicable) directly to our hiring team. We review all applications carefully and will get back to you within 5 business days.
Email your application to:
hello@indexgpt.appPlease include your full name, phone number, and a brief cover letter explaining why you'd be a great fit for this role.
Don't see a perfect fit?
We're always looking for talented individuals. Send us your resume at hello@indexgpt.app and tell us how you can contribute to IndexGPT's mission.