Job Description
About Kathmandu…
Kathmandu is a leading global outdoor brand whose journey began in Aotearoa, New Zealand in 1987. We believe out there is where we thrive. It liberates, challenges, and inspires us. Our gear is built to empower, so more people can embrace adventure. It’s tested in New Zealand’s wildest conditions — because if it performs here, it can handle anywhere. As a proud certified B Corp, we prioritise people and planet in everything we do — out of respect for the natural world that inspires us. Our pioneering approach to sustainable innovation ensures every product is built to perform and made with a lighter impact on the environment.
We've been out there for almost 40 years living our best lives. Now you can too. Join us on our mission to improve the wellbeing of the world through the great outdoors.
A little bit about the role…
As the Full Stack Shopify Developer at Kathmandu, you will be responsible for driving Kathmandu’s digital innovation by delivering high-performing, responsive, and customer-centric front-end solutions with a strong mobile-first approach. This role blends front-end excellence with robust back-end development across Shopify and related platforms to ensure a seamless, secure, and scalable digital experience. You’ll collaborate closely with UX designers, business analysts, and technical leads to continuously improve performance, SEO, and user engagement, while maintaining tight control over data, compliance, and platform reliability.
Day to day responsibilities include:
End-to-End Shopify Development: Build and maintain scalable Shopify solutions across front-end and back-end, customise Shopify themes with a mobile-first approach, optimising for speed, performance, and SEO, whilst managing integrations, data flows, and backend logic to support business needs.
Code Development & Deployment: Work within structured workflows including ticket estimation, code reviews, testing, and supporting deployment processes. Help manage GitHub repositories and deployment pipelines to ensure code quality, consistency, and long-term maintainability.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with UX designers, business analyst, technical lead and outsourced development partners, ensure clear communication, efficient briefing, and robust QA processes and foster a collaborative development culture across internal and external teams.
Scalability & Future-Proofing: Support integrations with Loyalty, and marketing automation platforms and enable long-term growth through scalable architecture and efficient workflows, while ensuring system stability and high performance through resilient design, proactive monitoring—including Sentry for error tracking—and continuous optimisation.
This is what you'll need…
Proven experience in full stack development, ideally within Shopify.
Strong proficiency in Liquid, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and backend technologies, including Shopify Functions.
Experience with GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment workflows.
Familiarity with GTM, SEO, cookie compliance, and performance monitoring tools.
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly across teams.
Experience with integrating a diverse range of technologies with Shopify.
Key Outcomes and Accountabilities…
Lead development and iteration of customer experience improvements.
Maintain and enhance internal tools and digital functions (e.g., Content Square, GTM, Sentry).
Stay current with emerging technologies to ensure the platform remains modern and secure.
Deliver fast, responsive, and SEO-optimised digital experiences.
Maintain robust security and compliance across all digital platforms.
Support agile development practices and a fail-fast mentality.
Ensure platform scalability and performance through proactive development and monitoring.
Provide light documentation to support internal knowledge sharing and system integration.
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at KMD Brands
At KMD Brands, we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to be themselves.
We celebrate the unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our people — across age, gender, identity, race, ****** orientation, ethnicity, and physical and mental ability. We know that when our team reflects the communities we serve, we create better outcomes for everyone.
We proudly acknowledge and pay respect to Tangata Whenua, the Indigenous Nations, First Peoples, and Custodians of the lands and waterways on which our brand head offices reside in Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia and the United States. Their enduring connection to land, waters, and culture continues to inspire and guide us.
APPLY HERE - Join us in shaping a workplace where everyone belongs.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Kathmandu is a leading global outdoor brand whose journey began in Aotearoa, New Zealand in 1987. We believe out there is where we thrive. It liberates, challenges, and inspires us. Our gear is built to empower, so more people can embrace adventure. It’s tested in New Zealand’s wildest conditions — because if it performs here, it can handle anywhere. As a proud certified B Corp, we prioritise people and planet in everything we do — out of respect for the natural world that inspires us. Our pioneering approach to sustainable innovation ensures every product is built to perform and made with a lighter impact on the environment.
We've been out there for almost 40 years living our best lives. Now you can too. Join us on our mission to improve the wellbeing of the world through the great outdoors.
A little bit about the role…
As the Full Stack Shopify Developer at Kathmandu, you will be responsible for driving Kathmandu’s digital innovation by delivering high-performing, responsive, and customer-centric front-end solutions with a strong mobile-first approach. This role blends front-end excellence with robust back-end development across Shopify and related platforms to ensure a seamless, secure, and scalable digital experience. You’ll collaborate closely with UX designers, business analysts, and technical leads to continuously improve performance, SEO, and user engagement, while maintaining tight control over data, compliance, and platform reliability.
Day to day responsibilities include:
End-to-End Shopify Development: Build and maintain scalable Shopify solutions across front-end and back-end, customise Shopify themes with a mobile-first approach, optimising for speed, performance, and SEO, whilst managing integrations, data flows, and backend logic to support business needs.
Code Development & Deployment: Work within structured workflows including ticket estimation, code reviews, testing, and supporting deployment processes. Help manage GitHub repositories and deployment pipelines to ensure code quality, consistency, and long-term maintainability.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with UX designers, business analyst, technical lead and outsourced development partners, ensure clear communication, efficient briefing, and robust QA processes and foster a collaborative development culture across internal and external teams.
Scalability & Future-Proofing: Support integrations with Loyalty, and marketing automation platforms and enable long-term growth through scalable architecture and efficient workflows, while ensuring system stability and high performance through resilient design, proactive monitoring—including Sentry for error tracking—and continuous optimisation.
This is what you'll need…
Proven experience in full stack development, ideally within Shopify.
Strong proficiency in Liquid, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and backend technologies, including Shopify Functions.
Experience with GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment workflows.
Familiarity with GTM, SEO, cookie compliance, and performance monitoring tools.
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly across teams.
Experience with integrating a diverse range of technologies with Shopify.
Key Outcomes and Accountabilities…
Lead development and iteration of customer experience improvements.
Maintain and enhance internal tools and digital functions (e.g., Content Square, GTM, Sentry).
Stay current with emerging technologies to ensure the platform remains modern and secure.
Deliver fast, responsive, and SEO-optimised digital experiences.
Maintain robust security and compliance across all digital platforms.
Support agile development practices and a fail-fast mentality.
Ensure platform scalability and performance through proactive development and monitoring.
Provide light documentation to support internal knowledge sharing and system integration.
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at KMD Brands
At KMD Brands, we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to be themselves.
We celebrate the unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our people — across age, gender, identity, race, ****** orientation, ethnicity, and physical and mental ability. We know that when our team reflects the communities we serve, we create better outcomes for everyone.
We proudly acknowledge and pay respect to Tangata Whenua, the Indigenous Nations, First Peoples, and Custodians of the lands and waterways on which our brand head offices reside in Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia and the United States. Their enduring connection to land, waters, and culture continues to inspire and guide us.
APPLY HERE - Join us in shaping a workplace where everyone belongs.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Kathmandu: Full Stack Shopify Developer position is now open for candidates interested in the Back Office Jobs sector. This role in Canterbury offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Back Office Jobs is a plus.
