Shopify Apps Developer

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Shopify App Developer to design and build a custom Shopify app focused on smart search and advanced product filtering (similar to tools like SOBooster). The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with Shopify app development, search architecture, and filtering logic, and can work independently to deliver a scalable, production-ready app.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a Shopify app from scratch (public or private)
• Build smart search functionality — autocomplete, typo tolerance, and suggestions
• Implement advanced faceted product filtering
• Integrate real-time, AJAX-based search results
• Design and manage backend architecture for search indexing
• Work with search engines such as Elasticsearch, Algolia, or similar
• Implement merchandising logic (ranking and boosting products)
• Optimize app performance for speed and scalability
• Integrate Shopify APIs — Admin API, Storefront API, and Webhooks
• Build a clean, responsive UI using Shopify Polaris / React

Required Skills

• Strong experience in Shopify app development
• Proficiency in Node.js / JavaScript (or Ruby on Rails)
• Experience with search technologies (Elasticsearch, Algolia, or similar)
• Solid understanding of REST APIs and GraphQL
• Experience with React.js and Shopify Polaris
• Understanding of product data structures, collections, and metafields
• Familiarity with AWS, GCP, or other cloud-based architecture
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building search & filter apps for eCommerce
• Knowledge of AI/NLP-based search systems
• Experience with multi-language and multi-currency stores
• Understanding of SEO and performance optimization
• Prior experience publishing apps to the Shopify App Store

What You'll Be Building

A Shopify app similar to SOBooster, including:

• Smart product search
• Advanced filtering system
• Search analytics dashboard
• Merchandising & ranking controls

Candidate Requirements

• Must have built Shopify apps independently
• Able to share live app links or a portfolio
• Comfortable working with minimal supervision
• Strong communication skills and an ownership mindset