Shopify Technical Lead

Job Description

About the Role We are looking for an experienced Shopify Technical Lead to drive technical leadership across multiple Shopify projects. This role demands a strong understanding of Shopify’s ecosystem, hands-on development experience, team leadership capabilities, and excellent communication skills. You will play a pivotal role in interfacing with clients, managing stakeholders, grooming developers, and delivering high-quality eCommerce experiences. 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.