Lead Engineer

Role: Staff/Lead DeveloperLocation: Remote (Anywhere in India only)Shift time: 2 pm - 11 pm ISTCompany: HoundstoothSC (https://houndstoothsc.com/)Team size: 8Availability to join: Immediate to 15 daysJob Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Staff Engineer / Lead Developer to lead our e commerce development initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in the Shopify ecosystem, full-stack development capabilities, and a proven track record of leading projects from conception to launch. You will be responsible for architecting technical solutions, mentoring developers, and ensuring the delivery of robust, high-quality code that meets our clients' complex business needs.Key Responsibilities:Technical Leadership & Strategy:Lead the technical direction for multiple Shopify Plus projects, evaluating and adopting new technologies to enhance development processes and product capabilities. Create and enforce development standards, guidelines, and best practices to ensure code quality and system maintainability.Guide technical decision-making processes, including architecture reviews and technology selection.Development & Execution:Develop custom, scalable Shopify themes from scratch using Liquid, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and React/Next.js.Build and integrate complex backend functionalities using Node.js, Express.js, PHP or any of server-side language.Engineer custom solutions to overcome platform limitations.Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and third-party services (Klaviyo, Recharge, Stay AI, etc.).Project Management & Collaboration:Collaborate directly with stakeholders, designers, and project managers to define business requirements and translate them into actionable technical tasks.Review project plans, manage timelines, and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery.Lead the integration of third-party services and APIs, ensuring seamless functionality and interoperability.Team Mentorship & Growth:Mentor junior and mid-level developers, providing guidance on technical challenges and promoting professional growth.Conduct thorough code reviews and pair programming sessions to maintain high code quality and share knowledge.Assist in the recruitment process, including conducting technical interviews and onboarding new team members.Performance & Optimization:Optimize application performance through debugging, refactoring, and implementing best practices.Oversee the deployment of web applications from development to production environments (AWS, Firebase).Qualifications:Experience: 6+ years of experience in web development, with at least 4+ years specializing in the Shopify ecosystem (Shopify Plus experience is a must).Technical Skills:Expert in Shopify theme development: Liquid, Theme Customizer, Metaobjects, Metafields.Expert in front-end technologies: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), jQuery.Strong experience with modern JS frameworks: React, Redux Toolkit, Next.js, or Remix.js.Strong back-end proficiency: Node.js, Express.js, and/or PHP.Experience with database management: MySQL or MongoDB.Proven experience building and integrating with APIs (REST, GraphQL) and webhooks.Experience with cloud services (AWS Lambda, S3, EC2) and serverless functions.Proficient with version control (Git).Other Skills:Excellent leadership, communication, and client-facing skills.Strong problem-solving abilities and a strategic approach to challenges.Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced agency environment.A passion for mentoring others and elevating team performance.