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I'm Jerome Balagtas, a frontend-focused Shopify developer with 8+ years of experience building frontend applications and ecommerce systems. I excel at crafting clean, maintainable code and leading teams across diverse projects, delivering high-quality storefronts and web apps on time. I’m passionate about creating engaging user experiences, mentoring teammates, and exploring cutting-edge technologies. I enjoy integrating third-party Shopify apps, optimizing performance, and collaborating across disciplines to deliver impact for clients and users alike.…I'm Jerome Balagtas, a frontend-focused Shopify developer with 8+ years of experience building frontend applications and ecommerce systems. I excel at crafting clean, maintainable code and leading teams across diverse projects, delivering high-quality storefronts and web apps on time. I’m passionate about creating engaging user experiences, mentoring teammates, and exploring cutting-edge technologies. I enjoy integrating third-party Shopify apps, optimizing performance, and collaborating across disciplines to deliver impact for clients and users alike.

Jerome Balagtas

Front-End Developer, Web Developer, Full Stack Developer, +3

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I'm Jerome Balagtas, a frontend-focused Shopify developer with 8+ years of experience building frontend applications and ecommerce systems. I excel at crafting clean, maintainable code and leading teams across diverse projects, delivering high-quality storefronts and web apps on time. I’m passionate about creating engaging user experiences, mentoring teammates, and exploring cutting-edge technologies. I enjoy integrating third-party Shopify apps, optimizing performance, and collaborating across disciplines to deliver impact for clients and users alike.…I'm Jerome Balagtas, a frontend-focused Shopify developer with 8+ years of experience building frontend applications and ecommerce systems. I excel at crafting clean, maintainable code and leading teams across diverse projects, delivering high-quality storefronts and web apps on time. I’m passionate about creating engaging user experiences, mentoring teammates, and exploring cutting-edge technologies. I enjoy integrating third-party Shopify apps, optimizing performance, and collaborating across disciplines to deliver impact for clients and users alike.

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I’m Jerome Balagtas, a frontend-focused Shopify developer with 8+ years of experience building frontend applications and ecommerce systems. I excel at crafting clean, maintainable code and leading teams across diverse projects, delivering high-quality storefronts and web apps on time.

I’m passionate about creating engaging user experiences, mentoring teammates, and exploring cutting-edge technologies. I enjoy integrating third-party Shopify apps, optimizing performance, and collaborating across disciplines to deliver impact for clients and users alike.

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Work Experience

Shopify Developer at Kickstart Ecommerce

October 1, 2023 - Present

Led end-to-end Shopify front-end development, customizing themes to elevate user experience and engagement. Delivered high-impact storefronts with a focus on performance, accessibility, and maintainability; collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery.

Shopify Developer at Creative Website Agency

June 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023

Led front-end development for Shopify projects, including theme customization and performance optimization; collaborated with design and back-end teams to deliver high-quality storefronts and improved conversion rates.

Shopify Developer at Freelance (Philippines)

October 1, 2020 - June 1, 2023

Engineered Shopify headless storefronts using React, Next.js, Gatsby.js, and Vue for optimal performance; implemented site speed optimization, A/B testing, and Shopify API integrations; delivered robust, reusable front-end components and maintained documentation for non-technical teams.

Frontend Developer at Virtual Crafters

April 1, 2018 - October 1, 2020

Engineered dynamic, cross-browser compatible web pages using HTML5, CSS3, and jQuery; built cutting-edge user-facing features with React; crafted reusable components for efficiency; implemented web protocols and standards to optimize user experience; achieved ~21% faster load times; documented processes to enable seamless collaboration with non-technical teams; facilitated Shopify API integration.

Frontend Developer at Virtual Crafters

October 1, 2020 - June 1, 2023

Engineered dynamic pages using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, React.js and Vue.js; delivered responsive, accessible websites; implemented Shopify integrations; contributed to UI/UX improvements and established coding standards.

Shopify Developer at Self-Employed / Freelance (Philippines)

October 1, 2023 - Present

Engineered Shopify Headless Storefronts using React, Next.js, Gatsby.js, and Vue for optimal performance. Developed robust Shopify apps with React, PHP, and Ruby on Rails; translated designs into high-quality code and integrated third-party Shopify apps to boost functionality. Enhanced user engagement and conversion, mentored teammates, and delivered across membership, events, and legal platforms while automating internal processes.