Lead/Staff Engineer

Note: Please apply to this role if you have an expertise in the Shopify ecosystem, including Shopify Liquid and Shopify Plus, as well as full-stack development skills with React.JS and backend technologies such as Python/ROR/PHP/Node.JS/Express.JS.

Role 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

• Build and integrate complex backend functionalities using , , 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 & Required Skills

• 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, , or
• Strong back-end proficiency: , , 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).

• Soft 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.