Shopify Plugin Engineer
At Koalafi, we believe in a world where no one has to put an important purchase on hold. That’s why we’re making it easier for more people to pay for big purchases over time.
Retailers across the country rely on us to offer flexible lease-to-own financing to their non-prime consumers, while increasing sales and strengthening customer loyalty. Their 2M+ customers love us because we provide a flexible way for them to make payments and give them an opportunity to improve their credit. Our 200+ Koalafi teammates enjoy inspiring and challenging work that accelerates their careers.
Interested in learning more about how we’re transforming the financing experience and joining our team?
What You’ll Do
We are looking for a highly skilled Shopify Engineer to design, develop, and maintain a custom Shopify payment application to support our point-of-sale financial products. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in e-commerce platforms and a passion for building scalable, robust software solutions. You will work closely with our engineering and product teams to deliver seamless and feature-rich integrations that improve the user experience and drive growth.
- Design & Develop Shopify Payment Application: Build and maintain a custom Shopify payment application that integrates with Shopify Checkout and Shopify Admin
- Navigate the Shopify Ecosystem: Responsible for managing the Koalafi-Shopify relationship and navigating the Shopify approval process for the payment extension
- Collaborate with Cross-functional Teams: Work closely with product managers, designers, and front-end developers to deliver cohesive and efficient solutions
- API Integrations: Work on API integrations between Shopify and our backend systems
- Support & Troubleshooting: Provide ongoing technical support, address bug reports, and implement feature requests
- Testing & Documentation: Write automated tests, perform debugging, and produce clear technical documentation for all developed solutions
- Installation Support: Work directly with merchants to help them install and use the new payment extension
- Upgrade & Maintenance for other e-commerce systems: Perform regular maintenance and upgrades to our other e-commerce platform plugins such as Magento and Woo Commerce
- Location Requirement: This position requires regular in-person attendance at one of our two office locations (Richmond, VA or Arlington, VA). Candidates must already be located within a commutable distance to either location, as relocation assistance is not available at this time
About You
- 3+ years of experience in e-commerce development with a focus on Shopify
- Technical Expertise:
- Strong knowledge of Shopify’s platform, Liquid templating language, and Shopify APIs
- Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and React.js or Vue.js
- Experience with PHP, Python, or Ruby for server-side scripting
- Experience working with MySQL, PostgreSQL, or other relational databases
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and deployment tools
- Strong analytical and debugging skills, with a track record of building efficient, scalable solutions
- Ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven experience developing on Magento, Big Commerce, or Woo Commerce
- Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure
- Familiarity with GraphQL APIs and headless e-commerce architecture
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Why choose Koalafi: A career at Koalafi means opportunities to tackle exciting challenges every single day. We take pride in a culture of innovation, trust, and ownership. You'll get outside your comfort zone, build meaningful relationships, and most of all, take charge of projects that ultimately help people get the things they need most.
Benefits:
At Koalafi, you will have a direct impact on our products and help shape the company’s success. We offer competitive compensation & benefits packages to keep you at your best:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 20 PTO days + 11 paid holidays
- 401(k) retirement with company matching
- Student Loan & Tuition Reimbursement
- Commuter assistance
- Parental leave (maternal + paternal)
- Inclusion and Associate Engagement Programs
Who we are & what we value:
- We focus on what’s most important
- We set clear expectations and deliver
- We embrace challenges to reach our full potential
- We ask, “How can this be better?”
- We move fast together
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
- HSA
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- Snacks
- Some Meals Provided
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Happy Hours
- Company Outings
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Company Equity
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
Professional Development
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Lunch and Learns
Diversity and Inclusion
- Founder led
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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