Contract Shopify Frontend Developer (3-Month Contract)

We are looking for a skilled Shopify Frontend Developer to join our team on a 3-month contract. This role involves full 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 using Liquid, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Implement the approved store design into Shopify, ensuring a consistent, high-quality frontend experience.
• Set up and configure the store from 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
• Use Shopify GitHub integration for theme version control, deployments, and safe rollbacks.
• Work closely with the business team to refine copy, product descriptions, and content direction.
• Liaise with the design team to source imagery, 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 customising Shopify Online Store 2.0 stores end-to-end.
• Strong knowledge of Liquid, CSS/SCSS, HTML, and JavaScript.
• Experience working with Git 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.