Assistant Manager - Shopify Development

Job Title : Assistant Manager - Shopify Development.

Location : Chennai.

Department : Technology (E-commerce).

Experience : 5- 8 years.

Education : B.Tech/B. from Tier-1 Engineering Institutes (IITs, NITs, BITS, etc.

About the Role :

The Indus Valley is seeking an exceptional Shopify Developer to own and evolve our eCommerce platform.

This is an individual contributor role requiring full-stack development expertise and strategic ownership of a high-traffic Shopify-based website.

You will lead end-to-end development, implement AI-driven optimizations, and ensure seamless, high-converting shopping experiences.

The ideal candidate is a problem-solver, innovator, and tech-forward thinker who understands the future of eCommerce - from personalization to performance at scale.

Key Responsibilities :

- Own, build, and optimize the company's Shopify-based website for performance, scalability, and uptime.

- Lead custom front-end and back-end development (themes, Liquid, Shopify APIs).

- Create reusable code libraries for product pages, collections, and campaigns.

- Integrate AI-powered tools for personalization, dynamic search, chatbots, and smart merchandising.

- Enhance site performance - load time, Core Web Vitals, SEO, and conversion rates.

- Translate Figma/mockups into responsive, pixel-perfect HTML/CSS/JavaScript.

- Collaborate with Product, Design, Growth, and Content teams for feature builds and iterations.

- Manage third-party app integrations (payments, loyalty, CRM, email).

- Troubleshoot and resolve bugs, performance issues, and UX blockers.

- Stay ahead of Shopify's latest features, partner ecosystem, and emerging tech (headless commerce, AI-driven A/B testing).

Must-Have Skills :

- 5- 8 years in web development, including 3+ years on Shopify.

- Deep expertise in Shopify Plus, Liquid, Storefront API, and theme architecture.

- Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3 (SCSS), JavaScript (ES6+), Alpine.js/React.

- Strong Git/version control, build tools, and debugging experience.

- Proven track record in large-scale consumer websites (1M+ sessions/month).

- Experience with server-side logic, caching, and uptime monitoring.

- RESTful API integration and familiarity with Shopify apps (Klaviyo, Reconvert, Zapier).

Bonus Skills :

- AI/ML in eCommerce - personalization, NLP chatbots, dynamic pricing.

- Shopify Hydrogen or headless frameworks (Next.js, Gatsby).

- Analytics tools - GA4, GTM, Hotjar, Mixpanel.

- Strong technical SEO, structured data knowledge.

- D2C/FMCG brand experience in high-growth environments.

Who You Are :

- Ownership-Driven : You manage the site as a product, with uptime, UX, and revenue as KPIs.

- Detail-Oriented : You deliver clean, modular, maintainable code.

- Innovation-Focused : You actively explore tech advancements in AI and eCommerce.

- Proactive : You initiate solutions without waiting for detailed briefs.

What We Offer :

- Competitive pay with fast growth potential.

- A performance-driven culture with freedom to innovate.

- Ownership of a nationwide-impact eCommerce platform.

- A collaborative, startup-style team focused on delivering exceptional digital experiences