E-commerce Developer (Headless Shopify & Gatsby)

• Job Type
• Full-time
• **Description**
• **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.
• **The Technical Core (required)**
• To be successful in this role, you must have expert-level proficiency in:
• Modern Frameworks: 3+ years of experience with React and Gatsby.
• Shopify Ecosystem: Extensive experience with Shopify Storefront and Admin APIs.
• Headless Architecture: Proven ability to build and optimize high-performance, API-driven e-commerce experiences (Product Detail Pages, checkout flows, and merchandising).
• Data Integration: Strong proficiency with GraphQL and REST APIs.
• **Key Responsibilities**
• Build & Scale: Develop responsive, accessible, and high-quality web interfaces using our modern front-end stack.
• Consult & Collaborate: Partner closely with design, marketing, and development teams to translate wireframes and prototypes into scalable code.
• Optimize & Experiment: Implement and support A/B tests and UX experiments to drive conversion rates and engagement.
• Data-Driven UX: Use analytics tools (GA4, heatmaps, session recordings) to identify friction points and guide usability improvements.
• Architecture Ownership: Maintain and improve front-end architecture, coding standards, and reusable component libraries.
• Stay Ahead: Continuously stay up-to-date with emerging front-end and headless technologies to keep our digital experience world-class.
• **Requirements**
• **Qualifications & Technical Skills**
• 3+ years of experience in front-end web development with a strong focus on

Ux/ui

• Expert React & Gatsby Knowledge: Extensive experience with modern libraries (React) and static site generators (Gatsby) for high-speed performance.
• Advanced Shopify Integration: Direct, hands-on experience with Shopify Storefront and Admin APIs is required.
• API-Driven Architecture: Deep understanding of GraphQL, REST APIs, and working within headless environments.
• Foundational Excellence: Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Design-to-Code: Experience implementing pixel-perfect, responsive designs from Figma with a mobile-first mindset.
• E-commerce Specialist: Experience building product detail pages, customization interfaces, and checkout flows.
• Performance & Accessibility: Knowledge of Core Web Vitals (speed, delivery) and accessibility standards such as

Wcag

• Modern Tooling: Experience with version control (Git/GitHub) and search platforms like Algolia or Unboxed.
• Agile Collaboration: Comfort working on multiple simultaneous projects in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• **The Company**
• https://www.pilates.com/balanced-body/
• Balanced Body is the world's largest manufacturer of Pilates equipment, as well as a provider of high-quality Pilates and mind-body teacher training and continuing education. We currently do business in over 150 countries, with world-renowned customer service and a proven commitment to environmentally friendly business practices. If you want to work with a company with a passion for changing lives in ways small and large, we want to hear from you!
• **We Offer Competitive Compensation And Excellent Benefits Including**
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401(k) plan & Match!
• Life, AD&D and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Balanced Body is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity
• Salary Description
• 75,000-95,000