Senior Checkout Champ Developer
WFA Digital Insight
The demand for skilled e-commerce professionals, particularly those with expertise in Shopify and Checkout Champ, is on the rise, with many companies looking to optimize their online sales funnels. As the remote job market continues to grow, roles like this offer the chance to work with multiple brands and lead conversion engineering efforts. With the e-commerce market expected to reach new heights, having professionals who can drive conversion rate optimization and improve customer experience is crucial. AJ Media stands out for its focus on consumer brands and its commitment to performance bonuses tied to funnel output quality and conversion improvements.
Job Description
About the Role
As a senior technical leader at AJ Media, you'll be at the forefront of shaping the company's e-commerce strategy, particularly for its growing consumer brands. The role involves overseeing the development and deployment of high-traffic funnels on Shopify, ensuring seamless customer experiences and optimizing conversion rates. You'll be working closely with a team of developers, guiding junior members, and making key decisions on QA and production releases.Day-to-day, your tasks will range from architecting end-to-end solutions for Checkout Champ and Shopify to mentoring junior developers and ensuring that all technical decisions align with the company's overall business objectives. The position offers a unique blend of technical leadership, mentorship, and the opportunity to see the direct impact of your work on the company's bottom line.
What You Will Do
- Lead the development and deployment of high-traffic e-commerce funnels on Shopify
- Design and implement custom subscription flows, upsell/downsell sequences, and payment gateway configurations
- Mentor junior developers and provide guidance on best practices and coding standards
- Own the architecture of Checkout Champ and Shopify, including storefront customization and app ecosystem integration
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical decisions with business objectives
- Lead conversion engineering efforts for multiple consumer brands
- Ensure high-quality QA and production releases
- Develop and maintain technical documentation for future reference and onboarding
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to the improvement of the codebase
- Stay updated with the latest trends and developments in e-commerce technology
What We Are Looking For
- 4+ years of hands-on experience with Checkout Champ and Shopify development
- Advanced Shopify expertise, including Liquid, theme architecture, and storefront customization
- Strong JavaScript and front-end development skills, including HTML and CSS
- Proven experience designing and implementing subscription and payment gateway configurations
- Experience with API integration work from spec to deployment
- Deep understanding of conversion funnels and how technical decisions impact CRO/AOV metrics
- Excellent written communication skills for asynchronous collaboration
- Experience mentoring or leading junior developers
- Ability to work in a remote, async-first environment
Nice to Have
- Experience with performance optimization techniques for e-commerce platforms
- Knowledge of security best practices for e-commerce applications
- Familiarity with agile development methodologies and version control systems like Git
- Experience with data analysis and insights to inform technical decisions
- Certification in Shopify development or a related field
Benefits and Perks
- Opportunity to work with growing consumer brands and impact their e-commerce strategies
- Performance bonuses tied to funnel output quality and conversion improvements
- Paid leaves and allowances as part of the compensation package
- Opportunity to lead and mentor junior developers
- Collaborative, remote work environment with a focus on asynchronous communication
- Professional development opportunities to stay updated with the latest e-commerce technologies
- Flexible working hours to accommodate different time zones and work styles
How to Stand Out
- Ensure your portfolio highlights your experience with Checkout Champ and Shopify, including any custom developments or optimizations you've made.
- Be prepared to discuss your approach to conversion rate optimization and how you've used data to inform technical decisions in the past.
- Familiarize yourself with the company's consumer brands and be ready to discuss how you can contribute to their e-commerce strategies.
- Highlight your mentorship experience and how you approach guiding junior developers in a remote environment.
- Prepare examples of complex technical problems you've solved and how you approached them, focusing on your process and collaboration with the team.
- Don't hesitate to ask about the company culture, especially regarding remote work and asynchronous communication, to ensure it's a good fit for your work style.
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