Senior Shopify Backend Engineer

As a Senior Shopify Backend Specialist with at least 6+ years of hands-on Shopify experience, you will be responsible for Shopify backend engineering, integrations, and data architecture. Your role will focus on leveraging your e-commerce knowledge to advise stakeholders and work directly with US clients. It is important to note that this is not a theme-only role as the frontend aspect is already covered by another resource. **Key Responsibilities:** - **Backend Shopify Expertise:** - Create & manage custom private/public apps - Work with Shopify Admin APIs, Storefront APIs, GraphQL & REST - Develop automation workflows & backend logic - **Data Architecture & Migration:** - Handle large product catalogs, variants, SKUs, metaobjects & metafields - Plan & execute store migrations (data mapping, validation, QA) - Experience with bulk operations API & product feed pipelines - **Third-party Integrations:** - Build & maintain API-based integrations with ERPs, CRMs, OMS, PIMs, 3PLs - Experience with tools like Shopify Flow, Zapier, Make/Integromat is a plus - **App Evaluation & Tech Decisioning:** - Evaluate Shopify apps based on business needs - Recommend build vs buy decisions - Conduct POC before implementing new tools - **Client Communication:** - Confident in English verbal communication - Can lead client calls (US timezone overlap when needed) - Ability to explain tech in business language & flag roadblocks early - **General Skills:** - Problem-solver mindset - Ability to think ahead, plan, and raise risks early - Strong documentation and task management skills **Qualifications Required:** - 6+ years professional Shopify (and plus) development - Strong Node.js/PHP or other backend stacks - Liquid (basic frontend handled by another team member) - Deep experience with REST & GraphQL APIs - Proven experience with Shopify private apps - Strong understanding of e-commerce logic (inventory, pricing, discounts, checkout, multi-market setups) - Excellent spoken English & client-facing ability If you possess the specified skills and experience, and can join immediately or within 7 days, we encourage you to apply by providing your current CTC and expectations.,