E-commerce Developer (Headless Shopify & Gatsby)

Balanced Body Inc•Sacramento, CA

About The Position

Balanced Body is an energetic, environmentally sensitive company that is growing! Founded over 50 years ago, Balanced Body leads the world in providing Pilates equipment and education. We are looking for a developer who doesn't just execute designs but acts as a technical consultant to improve our user journey and e-commerce performance. THE TECHNICAL CORE (REQUIRED) To be successful in this role, you must have expert-level proficiency in: Modern Frameworks: 3+ years of experience with React and Gatsby. Shopify Ecosystem: Extensive experience with Shopify Storefront and Admin APIs. Headless Architecture: Proven ability to build and optimize high-performance, API-driven e-commerce experiences (Product Detail Pages, checkout flows, and merchandising). Data Integration: Strong proficiency with GraphQL and REST APIs.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in front-end web development with a strong focus on UX/UI.
Expert React & Gatsby Knowledge: Extensive experience with modern libraries (React) and static site generators (Gatsby) for high-speed performance.
Advanced Shopify Integration: Direct, hands-on experience with Shopify Storefront and Admin APIs is required.
API-Driven Architecture: Deep understanding of GraphQL, REST APIs, and working within headless environments.
Foundational Excellence: Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+).
Design-to-Code: Experience implementing pixel-perfect, responsive designs from Figma with a mobile-first mindset.
E-commerce Specialist: Experience building product detail pages, customization interfaces, and checkout flows.
Performance & Accessibility: Knowledge of Core Web Vitals (speed, delivery) and accessibility standards such as WCAG.
Modern Tooling: Experience with version control (Git/GitHub) and search platforms like Algolia or Unboxed.
Agile Collaboration: Comfort working on multiple simultaneous projects in an Agile/Scrum environment.

Responsibilities

Build & Scale: Develop responsive, accessible, and high-quality web interfaces using our modern front-end stack.
Consult & Collaborate: Partner closely with design, marketing, and development teams to translate wireframes and prototypes into scalable code.
Optimize & Experiment: Implement and support A/B tests and UX experiments to drive conversion rates and engagement.
Data-Driven UX: Use analytics tools (GA4, heatmaps, session recordings) to identify friction points and guide usability improvements.
Architecture Ownership: Maintain and improve front-end architecture, coding standards, and reusable component libraries.
Stay Ahead: Continuously stay up-to-date with emerging front-end and headless technologies to keep our digital experience world-class.