Frontend Engineer, Mid-Level

About Swanky

Swanky is a distinguished Shopify Platinum Partner agency specializing in the design, development, and growth of Shopify Plus stores for brands across the UK, Europe, and beyond. Our expertise encompasses creating new e-commerce platforms, executing complex platform migrations, and providing ongoing optimization services for established merchants. We are committed to delivering high-quality, innovative solutions that empower our clients to succeed in competitive markets. Our team comprises talented professionals dedicated to excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement, ensuring that every project we undertake exceeds client expectations and drives measurable results.

About The Role

We are seeking a skilled Frontend Developer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will work within a cross-functional team of developers, designers, analysts, and project managers to deliver high‑quality Shopify Plus storefronts. Your primary focus will be on hands‑on frontend development, including building and refining themes, implementing custom sections, and resolving technical challenges associated with ambitious e‑commerce projects. You will be responsible for ensuring that our storefronts are visually appealing, responsive, accessible, and perform optimally across all devices and browsers.

On a day-to-day basis, your responsibilities will include building, testing, and deploying custom Shopify themes and theme components to a high standard, writing clean and maintainable Liquid templates using Online Store 2.0 architecture, and implementing frontend solutions with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. You will collaborate closely with project managers to estimate effort, identify technical risks, and define project scope. Participating in code reviews, sharing knowledge with teammates, and contributing to process improvements are integral parts of your role. Your work will directly impact the success of our client projects and the overall quality standards of our development team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of commercial frontend development experience
• 1-2+ years delivering Shopify or Shopify Plus projects, including theme builds, customizations, or migrations
• Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (ES6+), with experience in responsive design and cross-browser compatibility
• Solid working knowledge of Shopify Online Store 2.0, Liquid templating, and the Shopify CLI toolchain
• Experience with Git version control and branch-based workflows
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with non-technical colleagues and clients
• A genuine interest in continuous learning and staying current with the Shopify platform
  
  

Responsibilities

• Build, test, and deploy custom Shopify themes and theme components to a high standard
• Write clean, maintainable Liquid templates aligned with Online Store 2.0 architecture
• Implement responsive, accessible, and performant frontend solutions using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Collaborate with project managers to estimate effort, identify technical risks, and define scope
• Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback to maintain code quality
• Work closely with teammates through pair programming and knowledge sharing sessions
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes, standards, and best practices
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues during project development and deployment
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Provision of a new laptop to support your work
• 30 days of holiday per year, including bank holidays, with an additional day per full year of service (capped at 5 days)
• Flexible working hours to support work-life balance
• Hybrid working model with 1-2 days per week in our Exeter office
• Investment in your professional development and career growth opportunities
• Regular company socials and team-building events
  
  

Equal Opportunity

Swanky is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and experience.