# PRB Backend Developer — Hiring Brief + Scope of Work ## Quick Summary You need a **backend / Shopify systems developer** who can do two things: 1. **Stabilize and rebuild PRB’s website backend architecture over a 2–3 week sprint** 2. **Remain on retainer for 10–15 hours/month for maintenance, automation support, and continuous improvements** This is **not just a website dev role**. It sits at the intersection of: * Shopify backend logic * App + middleware integrations * Slack workflows + notifications * Hold / inquiry / offer automations * Email + operational event routing * Data ownership + documentation * Long-term maintainability The right person should think like a **systems architect with strong Shopify operations experience**, not just someone who can "edit themes." --- # Role Title **Backend Developer + Shopify Systems Engineer (Contract → Ongoing Retainer)** --- # Engagement Structure ## Phase 1 — Rebuild Sprint (2–3 Weeks) ### Objective Rebuild and clean up the PRB backend infrastructure so ownership is clear, systems are documented, and automations are reliable. ### Primary Deliverables * Audit current Shopify backend architecture * Review all installed apps and eliminate redundancies * Rebuild unstable automations * Map all customer email triggers * Review hold, inquiry, and offer workflows * Rebuild Slack connection logic where needed * Confirm ownership transfer of all critical systems * Create handoff documentation * Establish safe maintenance workflow for future changes --- ## Phase 2 — Ongoing Maintenance Retainer **10–15 hours/month** ### Monthly Scope * Shopify backend maintenance * App updates + compatibility checks * Slack workflow adjustments * Bug fixes * Automation monitoring * Email trigger QA * Landing page support when backend logic is involved * Checkout / hold flow improvements * API troubleshooting * Data cleanup * Light systems consulting for scalability --- # Core Systems They Must Own ## Shopify Backend * Custom theme backend logic * Liquid / metafields / metaobjects * Shopify Flow or custom workflow automation * Customer notification logic * abandoned cart / order / shipping email triggers * app webhook dependencies ## Slack Integrations Critical for PRB’s operational workflows. Must understand: * Slack webhook automations * order notifications * hold request routing * offer approvals * inquiry escalation