Shopify App Developer (Backend + Frontend)

Salary: 30. 000 - 30. 000 RON net per month

• What We Expect
• Strong experience building Shopify public/private apps.
• Ability to design scalable backend architecture (Node. js/Express, Ruby on Rails, or similar).
• Familiarity with Shopify APIs (Orders, Refunds, Gift Cards, etc. ).
• Experience with secure payment/refund flows.
• Clean, maintainable, well-documented code.
• Transparent communication and ability to provide detailed cost breakdowns.

• We are looking for an experienced Shopify App Developer (Backend + Frontend) to help us bring our existing prototype into the Shopify ecosystem. Our product is designed to take over the entire returns and exchanges process for Shopify merchants—similar to Loop Returns (https://www.loopreturns.com) and (https://www.itsrever.com/en).
• We already have a working prototype and designs (currently web-based), and now we need to package it as a polished, scalable Shopify app. Happy to schedule a call to show everything for a better understanding of the work that needs to be done.
• What We Provide
• A fully functional prototype (web version) to demonstrate flows.
• UI/UX designs ready to implement.
• A clear feature roadmap (core + optional features).
• Direct support from our team and scheduled calls to walk through the prototype.
• Project Scope
• The project will be structured in phases, with a cost estimate required per feature, as well as an estimate for the basic core app and a total estimate.
• Core Features (Must-Have for v1)
• 1.
• Branded Return Portal (Customer Flow)
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• Customers can look up their orders, select items to return, and choose their preferred resolution (exchange, refund, store credit).
• 2.
• Exchange Functionality
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• Customers can directly swap a product for a different size, color, or variant.
• 3.
• Store Credit / Gift Card Generation
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• Instead of refunds, customers can choose store credit or receive a gift card.
• 4.
• Merchant Backend Portal
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• Dashboard where brands can view, track, accept, or decline return requests.
• Additional Features (Nice-to-Have, Price/Time Dependent)
• Please provide separate pricing estimates for the following add-ons:
• Analytics Dashboard (return rates, top reasons, revenue retained, etc. )
• Bonus Credit Options (incentivize customers with extra credit if they choose store credit over refunds)
• Fraud & Abuse Controls (limit overuse, flag suspicious activity)
• Automated Workflows (rule-based approvals, e. g. “auto-approve if product < $50”)
• Shipping & Logistics Integrations (auto-generate labels, connect with carriers)
• Refund Method Flexibility (refund to card, PayPal, bank account, store credit)
• AI/Smart Recommendations (recommend exchanges instead of refunds, or upsell alternatives)
• Multi-Language / International Support
• Customer Communication Tools (automated emails, status updates)
• API / Integrations (connect with 3rd-party tools like ERPs, CRMs, or POS systems)
• Gift Exchanges / Instant Exchanges
• Advanced Permissions / Multi-User Merchant Dashboard
• What We Expect
• Strong experience building Shopify public/private apps.
• Ability to design scalable backend architecture (Node. js/Express, Ruby on Rails, or similar).
• Familiarity with Shopify APIs (Orders, Refunds, Gift Cards, etc. ).
• Experience with secure payment/refund flows.
• Clean, maintainable, well-documented code.
• Transparent communication and ability to provide detailed cost breakdowns.
• Application Instructions
• When applying, please include:
• 1.
• Your relevant Shopify App experience (with examples).
• 2.
• A breakdown of cost estimates:
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• Basic Core Product (return portal + exchanges + gift card/store credit + backend portal).
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• Each Additional Feature (separate pricing for analytics, logistics integrations, fraud detection, etc. ).
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• Total cost estimate for building everything.
• 3.
• Your estimated timeline for v1.
• 4.
• Whether you are available for ongoing collaboration (feature updates, maintenance).

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last updated 26 week of 2026