Shopify Solutions Architect

About Electriq
Electriq, a DRINKS company, is a retention and growth agency built for the forward-thinking DTC brand. Electriq's proprietary process utilizes custom growth-focused plans for clients to increase customer lifetime value and build a strong, sustainable platform for growth. Electriq is one of the fastest-growing agencies in North America. DRINKS powers digital commerce for the $250 billion alcohol market. The company enables alcohol e-commerce for leading retailers, brands, marketplaces, and wineries, eliminating a century of red tape with simple-to-use enterprise-grade technology. Patented DRINKS IQ technology leverages Artificial Intelligence to unlock the science of selling. DRINKS was named a Top Place to Work by Built In LA for the last four years, one of America's Bestp Employers by Forbes for two consecutive years, Most Innovative Retail Model by Modern Retail in 2020, and its Wine Insiders brand was named one of America's Best Value Retailers by Wine Enthusiast in 2021.
Working at Electriq
At Electriq, you'll get the good parts of working for a large company (first-rate health plans and benefits, remote work, highly competitive compensation packages) with the advantages of working at a rapidly growingp (influence and impact in your role, broad responsibilities, and a high degree of flexibility). Our culture encourages a healthy work-life balance, and we empower employees to think like owners because they are - when they participate in our generous stock option plan! DRINKS rewards excellence, promotes career development and celebrates diverse perspectives that inspire creativity and drive innovation.
The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Shopify Solutions Architect to join our team. The candidate should have extensive experience and deep knowledge of the Shopify platform, including Shopify Plus. They should be proficient in migrating and launching websites on Shopify, utilizing its features, and customizing themes and functionality. The candidate should be able to take a strategic approach to problem-solving and decision-making. They should have a data-driven mindset, analyzing website performance metrics and leveraging insights to make recommendations for optimizing conversion rates and improving overall website effectiveness. A successful candidate understands the e-commerce landscape, industry trends, and best practices. They should have a strong grasp of conversion rate optimization (CRO) techniques, user experience (UX) design principles, and online marketing strategies to drive successful e-commerce outcomes. The candidate should be able to articulate complex Shopify concepts in a simplified and easily understandable manner, both to technical and non-technical stakeholders. This position is a regular, full-time, exempt position. DRINKS is home-based in Los Angeles; however, we are now a remote-first company.
What You'll Do• Collaborate with clients and project stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into effective Shopify ecommerce solutions. • Provide expert guidance and advisory support to internal team members and clients in the setup of Shopify themes, plugins, and integrations, ensuring alignment with project objectives. • Develop a comprehensive migration or launch strategy tailored to each client's unique requirements. • Leverage extensive experience in utilizing Shopify Apps to extend the core feature of a Shopify storefront and provide creative app solutions for client needs. • Conduct quality assurance testing of completed features prior to client delivery to assure requirements have been met and align with project goals. • Optimize and fine-tune Shopify solutions for improved performance, scalability, and user experience. • Effortlessly work with clients, gather requirements, and provide guidance throughout projects to build strong client relationships and deliver exceptional customer service. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers, front-end developers, and project managers, to ensure seamless integration of Shopify solutions. • Stay up to date with the latest trends and technologies in Shopify and e-commerce to drive innovation and provide thoughtful insight to the business to improve our services. • Provide technical Shopify support and troubleshooting for existing Shopify sites • Document technical implementations, configurations, and best practices for future reference and knowledge sharing. • Collaborate with Director of Web Design & Development to prepare project cost estimates/quotes.
About You• 2-3 years of professional experience working as a Shopify Solutions Architect or in a similar capacity. • Expert-level knowledge of Shopify and Shopify Plus, with a proven track record of successfully migrating and launching websites on the Shopify platform. • Strong understanding of e-commerce concepts and best practices, including conversion rate optimization, user experience design, and online marketing strategies. • Ability to take a strategic approach to problem-solving and make data-driven recommendations to optimize website performance. • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including developers, designers, and project managers. • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to explain Shopify concepts in a simplistic and digestible way to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. • High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to delivering high-quality work. • Willingness to go above and beyond to meet project deadlines and client expectations. • Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously. • Bonus: Shopify Theme Development experience in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Liquid
Primary Location:
Los Angeles, CA
Primary Location Compensation Range:
$85,000/year - $105,000/year Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.