VirtuHire
Shopify Backend Manager
Remote role where the employee must remain based in a particular country.
South Africa only
Employer listed it 10 months ago · Added yesterday
Been open since 10 months ago. Long-running listings are sometimes left up after the role is filled.
Salary
Not stated
Location
South Africa only
Timezone
Not stated
Contract
Full-time
Experience
Mid
Category
Software
This employer didn't state pay. Jobs like this usually pay around $160k–$250k a year, a typical range taken from 595 mid-level software roles on Nomaders that do state pay. It's a guide, not an offer.
Remote flexibility
Work from home
This is a remote role, but the employee must be based in South Africa. It is work from home rather than work from anywhere.
What the employer says
- Source listing states candidate location: "South Africa"
What Nomaders makes of it
- Residency required in South Africa
- Payroll and tax are likely handled in that country only
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About the role
Our client is looking for a highly detail-oriented Shopify Admin with strong Product Information Management (PIM) experience to support their e-commerce operations. This role will focus on SKU consolidation, product data clean-up, and ongoing catalog accuracy across Shopify and connected systems. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience managing large product catalogs, maintaining data integrity, and optimizing product information for accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and maintain the product catalog within Shopify and the PIM system.
Consolidate SKUs, eliminate duplicates, and ensure consistent product data structure.
Audit, clean, and standardize product titles, descriptions, images, tags, and metadata.
Map product variants properly and ensure accurate association of attributes and options.
Monitor and correct category structures, collections, and product taxonomy.
Coordinate with internal teams (merchandising, operations, marketing) to validate product information.
Support bulk imports, exports, and updates via CSV or PIM tools.
Identify data gaps or inconsistencies and implement corrective solutions.
Ensure product data adheres to internal standards and industry best practices.
Assist with optimizing products for search, filtering, and customer experience.
Requirements
Proven experience as a Shopify Admin, Product Data Specialist, or E-commerce Catalog Manager.
Hands-on experience with PIM platforms (e.g., Akeneo, Plytix, Salsify, Syndigo, inRiver, or similar).
Strong understanding of SKU structures, product variants, and data relationships.
Advanced proficiency with CSV uploads, bulk editing, Google Sheets/Excel.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to detect data inconsistencies.
Experience managing large, complex product catalogs.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple data tasks.
Requirements
- ·Proven experience as a Shopify Admin, Product Data Specialist, or E-commerce Catalog Manager.
- ·Hands-on experience with PIM platforms (e.g., Akeneo, Plytix, Salsify, Syndigo, inRiver, or similar).
- ·Strong understanding of SKU structures, product variants, and data relationships.
- ·Advanced proficiency with CSV uploads, bulk editing, Google Sheets/Excel.
- ·Excellent attention to detail and ability to detect data inconsistencies.
Benefits
No benefits package published with this listing. Ask about it at first interview.
How to apply
- 1Check the flexibility label above, work from home, matches where you plan to live and work.
- 2Tailor your CV to the role at VirtuHire, mentioning your remote working experience.
- 3Apply directly on the employer's careers page using the button below. Nomaders never handles your application.
Found 1d ago. Last checked 23 Sept. Always confirm the details on the original posting, salary and location can change after publication.
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