Web Developer (Laravel to Shopify Migration Support)

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Web Developer to support a full-site migration project from a custom Laravel-based e-commerce platform to Shopify. The project involves extensive data export and transformation, Shopify store configuration, theme and app setup, quality assurance, and post-launch support.

Key Responsibilities:

Phase 1: Planning & Audit

Assist in analyzing existing Laravel database structure (products, variants, customers, orders, reviews).

Map existing platform features to Shopify equivalents or third-party apps.

Help research Shopify-compatible apps (e.g., Yotpo, Wishlist, Loyalty Points).

Support planning for migration tools (e.g., Matrixify) and risk assessments.

Phase 2: Data Extraction & Cleaning

Write or assist with scripts to export large data sets (products, customers, orders, reviews) from Laravel.

Clean and normalize datasets for Shopify import (CSV formatting, encoding fixes, deduplication).

Organize and optimize product images for Shopify.

️ Phase 3: Shopify Store Setup

Assist in setting up Shopify store plan and domain.

Support installation and customization of themes and apps.

Help configure payment gateways (e.g., Braintree, PayPal), shipping, and taxes.

Phase 4: Bulk Data Import

Perform batch imports for products, customers, orders, and reviews using tools like Matrixify.

Validate and clean failed imports, retry as needed.

Support mapping and import of reviews to appropriate Shopify apps.

Phase 5: QA & Testing

Execute QA test cases for site functionality: cart, checkout, search, forms, and mobile responsiveness.

Assist in setting up SEO configurations (301 redirects, meta tags, sitemap).

Help with Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, and conversion tracking setup.

Phase 6: Go Live & Post-Launch

Support DNS switchover, QA checklist, and live monitoring during launch.

Provide post-launch support for issue resolution and bug fixing.

Assist in team training on Shopify backend management (products, orders, returns, etc.).

Required Qualifications:

Proven experience in Laravel and Shopify development.

Solid understanding of database structures, CSV formatting, and data transformation.

Proficiency with tools like Matrixify, Postman (for APIs), and Shopify Admin.

Knowledge of Shopify theme customization using Liquid, HTML, CSS, and JS.

Experience with QA testing across multiple devices and browsers.

Familiarity with SEO best practices and web analytics tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience with large-scale data migrations.

Experience working with Shopify apps such as Yotpo, Judge.me, Wishlist Plus, Loyalty Points systems.

Background in e-commerce development and Shopify Plus is a plus.