Software Engineer III

*Preference given to candidates in the state of Utah, exceptional out-of-state applicants willing to relocate at their own expense may be considered.* 

Summary: 

We’re looking for a Software Engineer III to lead the development of high-performance Shopify storefronts. You’ll architect and ship advanced Liquid templates and Online Store 2.0 sections/blocks, integrate with Shopify APIs, and partner cross-functionally to deliver fast, accessible, and high-converting experiences across international markets. 

What You’ll Do 

• Theme & Template Engineering: Build and maintain themes, templates, sections/blocks, theme app extensions, and metaobject/metafield-driven content models using Liquid, JSON templates, HTML/CSS/SCSS, and JavaScript/TypeScript. 

• Shopify Platform Extensions: Implement Shopify Functions (checkout/cart/pricing), Checkout Extensibility, webhooks, and custom/private app integrations via Admin/Storefront GraphQL & REST. 

• Performance & SEO: Own Core Web Vitals, image/CDN optimization, lazy loading, and structured data; ensure semantic, crawlable markup. 

• Internationalization: Configure Shopify Markets (domains/subfolders, currencies, duties/taxes, translations) and price lists; support multi-region catalogs. 

• Quality & Reliability: Add automated tests (Playwright/Cypress, Jest), type safety (TS), and CI/CD (e.g., GitHub Actions); establish performance budgets and monitoring. 

• Accessibility: Ship WCAG-conformant experiences (keyboard flows, landmarks, ARIA). 

• Collaboration & Mentorship: Work closely with Design (Figma), Content, and Growth; review code and mentor junior/mid engineers. 

• Operate & Improve: Monitor production (errors, vitals, uptime), analyze funnels (GA4/GTM/Search Console), and iterate to improve CVR/AOV. 

Basic Qualifications 

• 5–8+ years professional web development; 3+ years focused on Shopify and Liquid. 

• Expert in Liquid, Online Store 2.0 architecture, sections/blocks, metafields, theme app extensions, and Shopify CLI. 

• Strong HTML/CSS/SCSS, modern JavaScript/TypeScript, and DOM performance optimization. 

• Hands-on with Shopify Storefront/Admin APIs (GraphQL preferred), webhooks, and app integrations (subscriptions, search, reviews, loyalty, analytics). 

• Proven track record improving Core Web Vitals and conversion rate at scale. 

• Git/GitHub workflows, code review, and CI/CD experience. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Headless Shopify experience (Hydrogen/Remix or Next.js), edge rendering, caching strategy. 

• React, Node.js, serverless (Cloudflare/AWS), and GraphQL tooling. 

• A/B testing and feature flagging. 

• Payments, fraud, tax/duties, subscriptions, ERP/PIM integrations. 

• Building custom/private Shopify apps; OAuth and secure key management. 

Required Education 

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field. 

• A combination of education and experience may meet the requirements. 

Supervisory Responsibility: 

This job does not have supervisory responsibilities. 

Work Environment: 

This job operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as a laptop, desktop, smartphone, and photocopiers. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Essential oils are worn and/or diffused in the work environment. 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: 

This position requires the incumbent to be physically present at the assigned worksite. The regular schedule is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with an hour lunch, Monday through Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work may be as job duties demand. Employees are also expected to work at least one non-convention farm event a year and to work at the annual company convention. 

 Exact hour requirements can be reasonably modified as necessary for the business needs by the employee’s manager. 

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Specific vision abilities of this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to type, file, and occasionally lift office supplies up to 20 pounds. The employee must be physically able to tolerate the scent of essential oils worn or diffused. 

Equal Employment Opportunity: 

Young Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

Sponsorship: 

Young Living does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. 

Note: 

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.