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(ref : hirist.tech)