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Hello! I’m Julia Smith, a Senior Full-Stack / Shopify Developer who loves turning ideas into fast, scalable eCommerce experiences. I specialize in building high-traffic Shopify stores, integrating AI-powered features, and delivering robust back-end services with Node.js and TypeScript.
With a collaborative mindset, I partner with product and design teams to translate evolving business needs into maintainable solutions. I enjoy optimizing performance with CRO insights, automating workflows to save time, and mentoring teammates to raise our collective impact.
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Work Experience
Senior Full-Stack Developer (Shopify & AI Automation) at Sofia Digital Agency
February 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026Owned end-to-end development and optimization of a high-traffic Shopify eCommerce platform, improving performance, scalability, and UX. Implemented AI-driven features (product recommendations, customer support automation, content generation) to enhance personalization and streamline operations. Designed and built custom Shopify apps and backend services with Node.js and TypeScript, supporting complex business logic and extensibility. Built automation workflows integrating Shopify with CRM, fulfillment, and marketing systems, reducing manual tasks across order processing and customer management. Led CRO initiatives using GA4, Hotjar, and Shopify Analytics, optimizing product pages and checkout flows through A/B testing and user behavior analysis. Improved frontend and backend performance, achieving faster load times and smoother journeys. Integrated third-party services via REST/GraphQL APIs for real-time data synchronization. Introduced AI-assisted internal tools to boost operational e
Senior Software Developer at Lulu & Georgia
April 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025Led Shopify development, optimized themes, UX, and performance. Developed and integrated custom Shopify apps to expand store functionality. Led CRO initiatives using GA4, Hotjar, and Shopify Analytics to perform funnel analysis and user behavior tracking; implemented A/B testing frameworks and optimized frontend UX (React/Shopify Liquid) and checkout flows to reduce friction and increase conversions. Managed third-party app integrations, ensuring seamless compatibility. Optimized Shopify store performance by refining Liquid templates, JavaScript, and backend processes. Collaborated with a cross-functional team to implement scalable e‑commerce solutions and streamline workflows.
Full-stack Ecommerce Developer at AVEX DESIGNS
September 1, 2020 - March 1, 2024Architected and delivered end-to-end eCommerce solutions for luxury and DTC brands, driving revenue growth up to 35% through scalable, high-performance systems. Built full-stack applications using Node.js, TypeScript, Ruby on Rails, and Laravel, supporting complex business logic, integrations, and high-traffic environments. Designed and implemented headless and composable eCommerce architectures, decoupling frontend and backend. Developed frontend experiences with React and Vue, and integrated with REST/GraphQL APIs, Shopify, headless CMS, and third-party services. Engineered data flows across diverse eCommerce ecosystems and created scalable API integrations across platforms.
Frontend Developer at Funnel Boost Media
March 1, 2016 - September 1, 2020Developed and customized eCommerce platforms across Shopify, WordPress (WooCommerce), and Magento, building scalable storefronts and tailored themes. Engineered custom plugins and extensions to support business-specific functionality and enhance platform capabilities. Integrated third-party services and APIs including Stripe, inventory systems, and customer support tools to streamline operations. Built real-time communication systems using WebSocket for live chat features. Applied SEO best practices and performance optimization to product pages. Created custom web components using LitElement and designed API-driven middleware solutions to unify data flows across multiple platforms.
Software Developer at Data Pros Software Solutions
August 1, 2013 - February 1, 2016Developed a business management system using Laravel and PHP, supporting core operations with scalable backend architecture. Built responsive frontend applications using React.js, Vue.js, JavaScript, and TypeScript, delivering dynamic and user-friendly interfaces. Designed and delivered full-stack platforms including eCommerce, booking, and eLearning with custom dashboards and admin panels. Architected and implemented RESTful APIs and backend services, enabling seamless communication between frontend applications and backend systems.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering, Major in Computer Science at University of Houston
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009Qualifications
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Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
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