Lead Shopify Developer

About the Role

Lead Software Developer

You will be responsible for guiding the technical vision, maintaining coding best practices, and ensuring the seamless integration of microservices, APIs, and headless components into our Shopify-based ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership

  : Lead and mentor a team of developers, providing technical guidance, code reviews, and architectural direction.

• Platform Development

  : Architect and develop scalable and modular eCommerce solutions on

  Shopify Plus

  , using

  custom themes

  ,

  Shopify APIs

  , and

  headless storefronts

  .

• MACH Architecture Implementation

  : Design and implement solutions using

  microservices

  ,

  API-first

  ,

  cloud-native

  , and

  headless

  approaches.

• Integration Oversight

  : Oversee the integration of third-party services (e.g., CMS, PIM, ERP, CRM) and internal APIs to ensure a cohesive commerce ecosystem.

• Performance & Security

  : Ensure systems are secure, performant, and compliant with industry best practices.

• Collaboration

  : Work closely with Product, UX/UI, Marketing, and Operations teams to deliver solutions that align with business goals and user needs.

• Continuous Improvement

  : Stay abreast of emerging technologies, tools, and best practices in the eCommerce and MACH landscapes, introducing innovations to keep platforms cutting-edge.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with 2+ years in a leadership or team lead role.
• Proven expertise with

  Shopify Plus

  ,

  Liquid

  ,

  Storefront API

  , and

  Shopify Hydrogen

  or

  custom headless frontends

  .
• Hands-on experience with

  MACH technologies

  , including:

• Microservices architecture

• RESTful and GraphQL APIs

• Cloud platforms

  (e.g., Netlify, GCP, etc)

• Headless CMS

  (e.g., Contentstack, Contentful)
• Proficient in modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks (e.g., React, Next.js, Vue.js).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and version control (Git).
• Strong understanding of performance optimization, security standards, and scalability concerns in eCommerce.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with serverless architecture and JAMstack.
• Familiarity with agile/scrum methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Background in leading multi-disciplinary, remote, or cross-border teams.