This is a full-time, on-site Associate Shopify Developer position based in Alkapuri, Vadodara, working within a software development team that builds and maintains Shopify storefronts for retail and D2C clients.
The role sits within a small development pod that handles day-to-day theme work, storefront fixes, and feature requests from account managers. Most projects run in parallel, so a developer here is usually juggling two or three client stores at any given time. The pod reports into a lead developer who reviews larger changes before they go live, and smaller fixes typically go straight from the developer to QA without a separate approval step.
The employer expects candidates to hold at least a bachelor's degree, typically in computer science, IT, or a similarly technical program, as the minimum educational bar for this seat. Alongside that, the employer wants around 21 months of hands-on experience building or maintaining Shopify stores, ideally with some client-facing project work. Coursework or internship exposure to e-commerce platforms counts for a lot, too, since the actual day-to-day work often involves picking up existing Liquid templates and extending them rather than starting from a blank file. Candidates with a general web development background and no direct Shopify exposure are still worth a look if their fundamentals in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript are strong and they're willing to pick up Liquid on the job. Someone who has built even one personal Shopify store, even a small test project, usually adapts faster than someone who has only read about the platform.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
The job centers on writing and maintaining the application code that keeps client Shopify stores running.
- Build and modify Shopify Liquid templates to match design specs handed off by the creative team
- Debug and resolve issues flagged during QA testing, from checkout errors to layout breaks on mobile screens
- Coordinate with designers, QA testers, and account managers on new feature requests and seasonal theme updates
- Test storefront changes across browsers and devices before pushing updates to a live store
- Keep documentation current for custom theme changes and third-party app integrations
- Support store migrations when a client moves from another platform onto Shopify, including data mapping and redirect setup
Deadlines around seasonal sale launches can compress fast. Whoever is on call for launch week usually ends up debugging live storefront issues under real-time pressure, and outside those peaks, the pace settles into steady maintenance work punctuated by the occasional new feature build. Most weeks land somewhere in between, with a mix of small client requests and one or two larger tasks that carry over a few days.
Skills You'll Bring
Comfort with Shopify Liquid is the core requirement for this role.
- Shopify Liquid templating
- HTML and CSS for building and adjusting storefront layouts
- JavaScript for interactive storefront elements like filters and quick-view popups
- Working knowledge of Shopify's APIs for connecting themes to apps and internal tools
Most of the work happens directly in the Shopify admin and theme editor, with a code editor open alongside it for anything that needs more than a quick tweak. A candidate should be able to read someone else's Liquid file, figure out what it's doing, and make a safe change without breaking the checkout flow. That's closer to the daily reality here than building a theme from scratch.
Familiarity with Shopify's Online Store 2.0 architecture is a plus, as is basic Git version control and any prior exposure to a headless commerce setup. None of these are dealbreakers on their own if the core Liquid and JavaScript skills are solid. Someone who has previously worked with a specific app ecosystem, such as subscription or loyalty apps, will find that experience carries over directly here, since several client stores already run similar integrations.
Growth in the Role
An associate hired into this position typically moves toward a mid-level developer track within a year or two, taking on larger client accounts and eventually mentoring the next associate who joins the pod. Performance reviews happen twice a year, and salary revisions are tied to those reviews. A developer who takes the initiative to learn a second e-commerce platform, such as WooCommerce or Magento, tends to get first pick of the more varied projects that come through the pod.
Naukri Mitra listed this opening on behalf of a Vadodara-based e-commerce studio, and the studio's Shopify team stays small by design, so a new hire works directly with the same few developers and account managers on most projects. This is one of a handful of Shopify developer job openings the studio expects to fill in Vadodara as its client roster grows over the coming months.
Compensation and Benefits
The role pays up to ₹60,500 per month, depending on experience and the interview.
- Health insurance coverage
- Paid time off
- Provident fund contributions
- Relocation assistance for candidates moving to Vadodara for the role
- Accommodation support during the initial settling-in period
Salaries at this level in Vadodara tend to sit close to this figure for associate Shopify roles. The number here reflects local market rates for the city more than it does a headline figure meant to stand out. Relocation assistance covers a portion of moving costs, and the accommodation support usually runs for the first month or two while a new hire looks for permanent housing near Alkapuri.
The office runs a standard Monday-to-Saturday week with alternate Saturdays off. Because the position is on-site, remote or hybrid arrangements aren't available for this opening, and candidates already based outside Vadodara should factor the relocation timeline into their decision before applying.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply through the listing with an updated resume and, where possible, a link to any live Shopify stores they've built or contributed to. A GitHub profile or a short write-up of past theme work also helps, as it gives the hiring team something concrete to review before the first call.
Applicants who move forward will first hear back for a brief technical screening call, then get invited in for a face-to-face conversation at the Alkapuri office. Candidates should expect the whole process to wrap up within two to three weeks of applying.
