Shopify Technical Lead

About the Role

Shopify Technical Lead

Key Responsibilities

🛠 Technical Leadership & Development

• Architect and build high-performing Shopify websites using Liquid, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and relevant Shopify APIs.
• Provide technical direction and oversee code quality, scalability, and performance.
• Implement and maintain custom Shopify themes, apps, and third-party integrations.

👥 Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and groom junior developers; conduct code reviews and technical training sessions.
• Foster a culture of clean code, documentation, and continuous improvement.
• Assign and monitor tasks, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to best practices.

📈 Project Ownership

• Independently manage end-to-end Shopify projects, from discovery to deployment.
• Break down complex requirements into actionable tasks, estimate timelines, and manage sprints and releases.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (design, content, QA) to ensure smooth project execution.

🤝 Client & Stakeholder Communication

• Serve as the technical point of contact for clients, participating in discovery calls, requirement gathering, and regular status updates.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions and manage expectations proactively.
• Communicate risks, blockers, and trade-offs clearly with both internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Must-Have:

• 5+ years of experience in web development with at least 2+ years focused on Shopify.
• Strong proficiency in Liquid, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Experience working with and integrating leading Shopify apps like

  Klaviyo, Recharge, Intelligems, Yotpo, Postscript

  , etc.
• Experience working with REST and GraphQL APIs.
• Proven track record of managing teams and projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging abilities.
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and task management tools (JIRA, Asana, etc.).

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience with Shopify Plus and headless commerce architecture.
• Exposure to React or Vue.js.
• Knowledge of performance optimization techniques for Shopify storefronts.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

What You’ll Get

• Opportunity to lead high-impact Shopify builds for global DTC brands.
• A collaborative and growth-driven team environment.
• Flexible working hours and location (if remote/hybrid).
• Competitive compensation and growth opportunities.