SB-1351 Shopify SME

2 days ago

Cochin, Kerala, India Softobiz Full time ₹ 5,00,000 - ₹ 15,00,000 per year

Job Description – Shopify SME (with Expertise)
Location:
Kochi, India

Experience:
5 – 10 years

Employment Type:
Full-time

Company:
Softobiz Technologies

About Softobiz
At Softobiz, we partner with leading global enterprises to build scalable, intelligent, and future-ready digital solutions. From
ERP modernisation to headless e-commerce and AI-driven platforms
, we help businesses innovate with speed and quality. As part of our
Commerce & Digital Experience Practice
, you will work with some of the most exciting international brands in retail, fashion, and consumer technology.

Role Overview
We are looking for a
Shopify Subject Matter Expert (SME)
with strong hands-on experience in

and a passion for building world-class e-commerce experiences. You will drive the technical direction of Shopify projects, mentor the development team, and deliver
custom storefronts, headless commerce solutions, and enterprise integrations
.

This is a key role where you'll work directly with architects, designers, and business stakeholders to create impactful customer journeys for global brands.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as the Shopify SME for Softobiz's e-commerce initiatives, owning technical solutions end-to-end.
  • Build and customize Shopify themes, Liquid templates, and apps to deliver engaging storefronts.
  • Develop backends and APIs for seamless integration with ERP, CRM, OMS, and third-party systems.
  • Implement headless commerce using Shopify Storefront API, GraphQL, Hydrogen/Remix, or
  • Ensure code quality via Clean Architecture, reusable components, and performance optimization.
  • Collaborate with UX, design, and product teams to deliver responsive and scalable solutions.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, ensuring high availability and security compliance.
  • Mentor junior developers and contribute to Softobiz's e-commerce capability building.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • 5+ years of proven Shopify development experience (themes, apps, Liquid, Polaris).
  • Strong hands-on expertise in , , REST/GraphQL APIs.
  • Proficiency with JavaScript, , HTML5, CSS3, and modern frontend practices.
  • Solid understanding of Shopify APIs (Admin, Storefront, Checkout, Payments).
  • Experience with headless Shopify builds and storefront performance optimization.
  • Familiarity with SQL/NoSQL databases and API integration workflows.
  • Strong problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills.

Good to Have

  • Experience with Shopify Plus, multi-storefront setups, and enterprise integrations.
  • Exposure to Azure/AWS hosting, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and cloud-native practices.
  • Understanding of SEO, accessibility, and performance best practices.
  • Prior experience in an agency/consulting environment delivering global e-commerce projects.