Shopify Developer

Working as a freelance Shopify Plus Developer, I have successfully delivered 20+ e-commerce projects across European markets including Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and France. I specialize in building high-performance, conversion-optimized Shopify stores for international businesses. Currently managing and developing 7+ international cannabis/hemp e-commerce platforms: Canapuff (operating on canapuff.com, canapuff.de, canapuff.pt), HHC Friends (hhcfriends.de, hhcfriends.eu), CBDShop24.de, Happys Amsterdam, Hildegard, and Pflegewegweiser. These stores serve customers across 11 languages with sophisticated multi-domain, multi-currency Shopify Markets configurations. Key technical achievements: Architected and built a comprehensive SEO auditor tool with 58+ automated checks covering technical SEO (canonical tags, robots meta tags, XML sitemaps, hreflang validation), on-page optimization (meta tags, heading structure, content quality, keyword placement), mobile performance (responsive design, touch targets, viewport configuration), page speed (Core Web Vitals, resource optimization, browser caching), and international SEO (language tags, currency display, geo-targeting). Developed enterprise-grade bulk metafield management system enabling efficient SEO and product data updates across 1000+ products with features including CSV import/export, preview mode, rollback functionality, market-specific configurations, and automated validation. Implemented complex Shopify Markets setups with proper hreflang configurations across multiple domains ensuring correct international indexing in Google. Created automated bank transfer payment reminder system supporting 11 European languages with smart scheduling and customizable templates. Built advanced product filtering systems with horizontal scrolling tag bubbles, Ajax-powered faceted search, and dynamic sorting capabilities. Developed custom cart drawer implementations featuring intelligent upsell recommendations, Ajax add-to-cart functionality, progressive discount displays, and mobile-responsive designs. Achieved significant performance improvements with Core Web Vitals optimization resulting in 90+ Lighthouse scores on production stores. Specialized in: Custom Shopify Plus theme development from Figma designs, Liquid templating with advanced filters and tags, JavaScript and React.js for interactive features, technical SEO including schema markup and structured data, performance optimization including lazy loading and image optimization, conversion rate optimization through A/B testing and user experience improvements, multi-language store configuration, multi-currency and international payment setup, hreflang and international SEO implementation, Shopify Markets for global expansion, custom Shopify app development, API integrations with third-party services, mobile-first responsive design, accessibility compliance (WCAG guidelines). I am currently available for full-time Shopify Developer positions with innovative e-commerce companies across Europe.

Worked as a Shopify Developer at Eshop Guide, one of Germany's leading Shopify Partner agencies, where I delivered enterprise-level e-commerce solutions for premium German and European brands. This role provided extensive experience in agency workflows, client communication, project management, and delivering complex Shopify projects on tight deadlines. Successfully delivered Shopify projects for notable clients including: FP Francotyp (fp-francotyp.de) - premium B2B office equipment brand with custom pricing and quote systems, Beedees (beedees.com) - fashion retailer with Instagram integration and visual commerce, HN8 (hn8.de) - specialized technical equipment store, Gloryfy (gloryfy.com/en) - international eyewear brand with multi-language support, Supplera (supplera.de) - B2B supplement supplier, Eshop Guide's own showcase store (eshop-guide.de), Snowline Spikes (snowlinespikes.com) - outdoor equipment specialist, Bora Products (bora-products.de) - premium kitchen appliances, Fraas (fraas.com) - luxury fashion accessories, Leonardo (leonardo.de) - large-scale home décor store with 5000+ products, Proglow (proglow.de) - lighting and LED specialist, Thylie (thylie.com/en) - sustainable fashion brand, Zenbivy (zenbivy.eu) - outdoor camping gear. Core responsibilities included: Developing custom Shopify themes from Figma designs using Liquid, CSS, and JavaScript. Creating responsive, mobile-first layouts optimized for conversion. Implementing Shopify Plus features including custom checkout, wholesale channels, and B2B functionality. Building custom Shopify sections with theme editor compatibility. Developing Ajax-powered product filtering and search functionality. Integrating third-party apps and services via APIs. Implementing technical SEO best practices including schema markup, meta tags, and structured data. Optimizing page speed and Core Web Vitals for better performance. Ensuring cross-browser compatibility and accessibility compliance. Collaborating with designers, project managers, and backend developers. Conducting code reviews and maintaining high code quality standards. Providing technical consultation to clients on Shopify best practices. Gained valuable experience in: Enterprise-level Shopify Plus implementations, agency project management and client communication, working with established German and European brands, delivering projects on strict deadlines, maintaining code quality in fast-paced environment, technical documentation and knowledge transfer, agile development methodologies.

Worked as a Software Engineer at comAlpine Informationssysteme GmbH, leading the development of enterprise web applications and IoT solutions. This role provided strong foundation in full-stack development, modern DevOps practices, and scalable application architecture. Key projects and responsibilities: Led development of full-stack web applications using Node.js for backend services and Angular/React.js for frontend interfaces. Architected and developed IoT Home System application using Ionic Angular with real-time device control, monitoring dashboards, and voice assistant integration. Implemented RESTful APIs and GraphQL endpoints for efficient data communication. Managed application deployment using Docker containerization and Kubernetes orchestration. Set up and maintained CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD and Jenkins for automated testing and deployment. Worked with multiple database systems including MongoDB, MySQL, and PostgreSQL. Implemented real-time features using WebSockets and Server-Sent Events. Developed responsive web interfaces with mobile-first approach. Collaborated with cross-functional teams in agile environment. Conducted code reviews and mentored junior developers. Technical stack: Node.js, Express.js, Angular, React.js, Ionic Framework, TypeScript, JavaScript, MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, GitLab CI/CD, RESTful APIs, WebSockets, SCSS, Material-UI, Firebase.

Promoted to Associate Software Engineer role where I took on greater responsibilities in project development. Contributed to multiple full-stack projects using Node.js, Angular, and React.js. Developed IoT solutions and implemented containerized deployments with Docker and Kubernetes. Gained experience in agile methodologies and collaborative software development.

Started my professional journey as Software Engineering Intern where I gained hands-on experience in modern web development. Worked with Node.js for backend services and Angular/React.js for frontend development. Contributed to real-time chat system implementation. Learned collaborative development practices, version control with Git, and agile workflows.