E-commerce Developer (Headless Shopify & Gatsby)

Balanced Body•Sacramento, CA

2d•Onsite

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Expert-level proficiency in Modern Frameworks: 3+ years of experience with React and Gatsby.
Extensive experience with Shopify Ecosystem.
Proven ability to build and optimize high-performance, API-driven e-commerce experiences (Product Detail Pages, checkout flows, and merchandising).
Strong proficiency with Data Integration: GraphQL and REST APIs.

Responsibilities

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