Shopify Developer

**Please Note: This position is open only to candidates authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship and currently located in the Kansas City area.**

At Sunlighten, we believe in creating technology that helps people live healthier, more vibrant lives. Our products combine innovation, craftsmanship, and science-backed wellness to deliver the world’s leading infrared saunas and wellness technology. As we modernize our digital ecosystem, including our Shopify-based eCommerce platform, we’re seeking a skilled Shopify Developer to join our growing engineering team.

Sunlighten's Shopify Developer will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing our Shopify storefronts, ensuring a seamless, modern, and performant online shopping experience. This role requires strong technical expertise in Shopify Liquid, JavaScript, and theme customization, as well as a collaborative mindset for working with designers, marketers, and backend engineers.

The ideal candidate has experience working within staging and production environments, understands the importance of version control and QA workflows, and can integrate Shopify with external systems such as Salesforce CRM.

For over 25 years, Sunlighten has led the way in infrared therapy. Our clinically validated infrared saunas help customers lower blood pressure, reduce pain, support weight loss, and detoxify the body. Our commitment to innovation and wellness has earned us a unique position in the market - and we’re just getting started. 

Duties/Responsibilities:   

• Develop, maintain, and enhance Sunlighten’s Shopify storefronts using Liquid, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Build and maintain reusable Shopify sections, templates, and components to support marketing and product updates.
• Manage multiple Shopify environments (staging, QA, production) with proper version control and release management practices.
• Integrate Shopify with Salesforce CRM and other enterprise systems (ERP, inventory, analytics).
• Collaborate with the eCommerce, marketing, and engineering teams to deliver high-quality digital experiences.
• Troubleshoot and optimize site performance, accessibility, and SEO.
• Implement tracking and analytics for user behavior, conversion, and performance insights.
• Stay current with Shopify platform updates, APIs, and app ecosystem developments.

• 3+ years of experience developing and customizing Shopify storefronts.
• Strong command of Liquid templates, Shopify APIs, and theme architecture.
• Proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.
• Experience with staging environments, Git-based workflows, and CI/CD processes.
• Proven experience integrating Shopify with Salesforce or similar CRM systems.
• Familiarity with REST/GraphQL APIs and JSON-based integrations.
• Understanding of responsive design principles and accessibility best practices.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Headless Shopify setups (Hydrogen, Next.js, or similar frameworks).
• Experience connecting Shopify to ERP or fulfillment systems.
• Familiarity with analytics tools (GA4, GTM, Segment, etc.).
• Interest in wellness technology or consumer retail brands.

• Opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Career growth opportunities in a market leading and rapidly growing wellness technology company.
• Competitive Paid Time Off Policy + Paid Holidays + Floating Holidays.
• Fully Equipped Fitness Center On-Site.
• Lunch Program featuring a James-Beard Award Winning Chef.
• Health (HSA & FSA Options), Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401(k) with company contributions.
• Profit Sharing.
• Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
• Professional Development and Tuition Reimbursement.
• Associate Discounts on Saunas, Spa Products and Day Spa Services.
• Hybrid Work Schedule: Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely part of the week after training.

Sunlighten provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Sunlighten is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.