Title: Shopify App Developer (Contract)
Company: Co-Curator
Location: Remote (Must work US time zones)
Type: Contractor
Hours: ~15 hours/month
Compensation: $60–$90/hr (Retainer model)
Commitment: Ongoing, minimum 3-month engagement
Reports to: Director, Co-Curator

About the Role

Co-Curator is looking for an experienced Shopify App Developer to support and evolve our Member Discounts app. This is a retainer-based contract role focused on app maintenance, feature development, and backend optimization. You’ll work closely with the Director to execute on the app roadmap and help scale its capabilities for major museum clients.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance our Member Discounts Shopify app
• Debug merchant issues, review API logs, and troubleshoot errors
• Optimize app performance and reliability across merchant stores
• Implement secure, scalable API integrations with Shopify and external systems
• Contribute to the app’s Rust migration for improved performance and maintainability
• Expand the app feature set to support:
  • Theme and customer account extensions
  • Additional discount customizations
  • Integrations with external systems of record
• Support development of additional internal and client apps as needed

Requirements

• Available during US business hours
• 5+ years of experience developing Shopify apps
• Deep familiarity with Shopify APIs (GraphQL, REST, OAuth, Webhooks)
• Strong debugging skills (API logs, error resolution, merchant-side troubleshooting)
• Experience with or interest in Rust for backend development
• Excellent communication skills and timely responsiveness
• Ability to manage priorities and work independently
• 3 Verified Shopify Skills required (Co-Curator will cover the cost)
• NDA required as part of the hiring process

Tech Stack & Tools

• Platforms: Shopify, Shopify Plus, Shopify POS Pro
• Integrations: External POS, Inventory, Fulfillment, Marketing, CRM, Membership, and Fundraising systems
• Internal Stack: Fly.io, GitHub, Shopify CLI
• Tools: Slack, Asana, Harvest, Google Workspace

Preferred

• Prior experience working for a Shopify Plus Partner agency
• Familiarity with the nonprofit or museum commerce space

About Co-Curator

Founded by Bradley Platz, Co-Curator is a Shopify Plus Partner agency delivering ecommerce solutions for museums and cultural retailers. Our Member Discounts app powers member benefits at major US institutions. With deep roots in art, commerce, and technology, Co-Curator blends design and engineering to help mission-driven organizations thrive online.

To Apply

NO recruiters. NO agencies. Independent Developers ONLY.

Please send the following to careers@co-curator.com:

• A brief introduction describing your relevant experience and interest in the role
• Links to relevant Shopify apps or projects (if available)
• Your GitHub, LinkedIn, or portfolio
• Confirmation of your location and time zone
• Your availability and preferred start date

Subject line: Shopify App Developer – Contractor Application