Senior E-commerce Developer

Who we are :

GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years, GMG is a valued partner of choice for the world's most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun & Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Klassic, and international brands like Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sita's, and McCain.

What you'll be doing :

We are looking for a seasoned Shopify Plus Developer with a minimum of 6 years of hands-on experience to take ownership of our flagship storefront. You will be responsible for architecting, developing, and optimizing high-performance, scalable, and custom solutions on the Shopify platform. The ideal candidate is a strategic problem-solver who can translate complex business requirements into technical reality and mentor other developers on the team.

Responsibilities

• Architecture & Development : Design, develop, and implement complex, responsive, and user-friendly Shopify based & custom themes from scratch, adhering to best practices.
• Custom Application Development : Build and maintain custom Shopify apps using modern technologies (Node.Js, React, Ruby on Rails, PHP) to extend store functionality beyond out-of-the-box features.
• Third-Party Integrations : Architect and build seamless, robust integrations with critical third-party systems (like OMS, WMS, PIM etc).
• Performance & SEO Optimization : Coordinate with Digital marketing team for ongoing audits and implement enhancements to dramatically improve site speed, core web vitals, and search engine optimization (SEO).
• Technical Leadership : Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developer. Conduct code reviews to ensure quality and adherence to standards.
• Stakeholder Collaboration : Work closely with cross-functional teams including UX / UI designers, product managers, and digital marketers to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions.
• Problem Solving : Debug and resolve complex technical issues across the entire stack (front-end, back-end, APIs).

Functional / Technical Competencies

Educational Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.

Experience

6+ years of web development experience, with at least 4 years focused exclusively on the Shopify Plus platform.

Certifications

Shopify Dev Certification (Good to have)