E-Commerce Developer

Our company is committed to being trusted voices of light and truth reaching hundreds of millions of people worldwide.

E-Commerce Developer

LOCATION

Deseret Book Corporate Office

Salt Lake City, UT

START DATE

Immediately

POSITION TYPE

Full Time; Hybrid

OUR COMPANY

Deseret Book is a mission-driven company, committed to being a trusted gathering place for thoughtful expressions of faith. Established in1866, today we create and curate stories worth telling, questions worth exploring, and beauty worth sharing to improve the lives of individuals and families in every step of their faith journey.

In our work culture, we put people first. Our team members are dedicated to meeting the needs of our communities as we work together, creating an environment where collaboration is critical and personal accountability is expected. If you are passionate about helping people find inspiration and help for their lives, and working with colleagues who want to do the same, then Deseret Book Company is the place for you.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The E-Commerce Developer will be responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of our e-commerce platforms and related systems to support Deseret Book’s online retail operations. This role will be part of our migration from Salesforce Commerce Cloud (SFCC) to Shopify, and will then continue to support Shopify going forward. It also collaborates closely with business unit leaders to build creative, scalable solutions to complex e-commerce challenges.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

60% Platform Development

E-commerce development using primarily Shopify platforms

Design and implement custom cartridges, pipelines, and controllers and develop and extend custom Shopify themes and apps

Integration development connecting SFCC and Shopify with internal systems, payment gateways, and third-party services

Perform all steps of the development life cycle from design and planning through testing and deployment

Optimize site performance and ensure scalability for high-traffic periods across both platforms

25% Collaboration & Solutions Design

Work collaboratively with business unit leaders to develop creative solutions to challenging e-commerce requirements

Partner with cross-functional teams, including marketing, merchandising, and operations to deliver seamless digital experiences

Participate actively in agile/scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives

15% Maintenance & Continuous Improvement

Monitor platform health and proactively address performance, security, and reliability issues

Stay current on emerging Shopify features and e-commerce best practices

Maintain documentation for custom development, integrations, and deployment processes

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Professional experience in e-commerce development, preferably with Salesforce Commerce Cloud (SFCC)/Demandware and/or Shopify

Strong knowledge of Demandware Script, ISML templates, and SFCC architecture

Familiarity with Shopify Liquid templating, Shopify APIs, and the Shopify app ecosystem

Experience with RESTful APIs and web services integration

Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and responsive web design

Understanding of e-commerce best practices including checkout flows, inventory management, and order processing

Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively on large projects with team members

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Shopify Plus experience and familiarity with custom app development

Knowledge of payment processing, tax calculation, and shipping integrations

Experience with SFCC Business Manager configuration and administration

Experience leveraging SFCC and Shopify APIs and integrating with CRM, ERP, and marketing automation platforms

Experience with JavaScript frameworks such as Angular, React, or jQuery

Experience in an Agile/Scrum work environment

Experience with high-traffic e-commerce sites and performance optimization

Knowledge of SEO best practices for e-commerce platforms

BENEFITS

Excellent medical, dental, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan with company matching funds

Company-funded retirement plan

Merchandise discount

Discounted UTA Eco pass

Paid leave and holidays

Great work environment

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds to apply. We're committed to building an inclusive, supportive place for you to do the best and most rewarding work of your career. We are an equal-opportunity employer and are committed to a team and culture that embraces and celebrates diversity and inclusion without regard to race, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the State of Utah.