WFH Shopify E-Commerce Developer (Backend, Gateways, Returns)

Job Overview

Our client is looking for a detail-oriented Shopify Store Developer to configure, test, and optimize the backend infrastructure of a brand-new Shopify store.

In this vital development role, the client needs to make sure this person can work with them from set-up to purchase to return and all back-end admin. You will take full ownership of backend admin settings, payment gateway integrations, checkout flows, and post-purchase return workflows. Collaborating closely with the existing front-end design team, you will audit existing store configurations, resolve operational gaps, and deliver a fully functional, high-converting e-commerce platform.

Client Overview Our client is an expanding retail brand based in Glendale, California, preparing to launch a new, high-touch e-commerce storefront. Committed to delivering a seamless customer journey from discovery through checkout and returns, they rely on clean design and robust backend infrastructure. To ensure their online store is fully operational and optimized for launch, they are onboarding a remote Shopify Store Developer to build, test, and refine their platform backend.

Schedule: Flexible Monday - Friday, Aligned with Glendale, CA Business Hours (PST) (20 work hours per week)

Responsibilities

Backend Configuration & End-to-End Store Management

• Own the complete operational lifecycle from initial store set-up to customer purchase to returns and all back-end admin tasks.
• Configure and optimize the complete Shopify backend admin panel to support smooth transaction flows, tax rules, shipping profiles, and inventory tracking.
• Set up, integrate, and end-to-end test payment processing gateways and checkout workflows to guarantee reliable order completion.
• Align all backend operational settings with frontend design elements to ensure a cohesive, frictionless user experience.
• Audit existing store settings and third-party app integrations to eliminate operational gaps prior to launch.

Post-Purchase Systems & Launch Readiness

• Establish and configure automated return, exchange, and refund workflows to support ongoing customer service operations.
• Test order processing pipelines from initial cart placement to post-purchase confirmation emails and fulfillment tagging.
• Communicate technical updates, store readiness progress, and platform requirements clearly to non-technical stakeholders and design partners.
• Maintain strict data accuracy and technical precision across all store settings to ensure a launch-ready environment.

Requirements

• Complete Lifecycle Ownership: Proven capability to handle full-scope store operations, managing every phase from initial set-up to purchase processing to returns and back-end admin management.
• Shopify Store Setup Track Record: Proven experience building and configuring Shopify store backends from scratch.
• Payment & Order Workflow Mastery: Deep technical understanding of Shopify admin settings, payment gateway protocols, and end-to-end checkout mechanics.
• Post-Purchase Operations: Demonstrated expertise setting up automated returns, exchange portals, and refund logic within Shopify.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to partner smoothly with web designers to ensure technical backend logic complements visual storefront designs.

Independent Contractor Perks

• Health Insurance Coverage for eligible locations
• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring

Note

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