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Shopify Backend Manager

South AfricaSouth AfricaRemotemid
EngineeringOtherBackend EngineeringBackend
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Overview

Our client is looking for a highly detail-oriented Shopify Admin with strong Product Information Management (PIM) experience to support their e-commerce operations.

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EngineeringOtherBackend EngineeringBackend

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.

Responsibilities

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  • → 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

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  • 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.

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
South Africa
Remote within one country
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South Africa

About this job

Posted
309 days ago
Employer
has 80 open jobs on Jobera.

Listing Details

Posted
December 11, 2025
First seen
March 30, 2026
Last seen
October 16, 2026

Posting Health

Days active
199
Repost count
0
Trust Level
28%
Scored at
October 16, 2026

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VirtuHire is a recruitment agency that connects businesses globally with top-tier remote talent from South Africa, offering a seamless, fully digital hiring process and employer of record services.

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Shopify Backend Manager