Shopify + AI Automation Engineer

Our client, a luxury jewelry brand, has launched a modernized Shopify store and is preparing for high-traffic customer engagement driven by AI-powered workflows and automation. To support this next phase of growth, the project aims to:
- Expand the capabilities of the Shopify storefront
-  Integrate an AI assistant for customer service
-  Automate back-office operations using n8n, Python, and LLM tooling such as OpenAI Agent SDK and LangChain

This role follows a Model Context Protocol (MCP) approach — which means you'll be expected to architect context-aware AI flows, design chunking and memory strategies, and ensure coherent communication between automation systems and the AI model. You’ll collaborate closely with the technical partner and product owner, contributing both technically and strategically.

Core Requirements:
Shopify Development:
- Solid experience with Shopify Liquid, custom theme development, and checkout logic
- Proficiency with JavaScript and CSS for frontend enhancements
- English level - B2+

Workflow Automation & Integration:
- Strong hands-on experience with n8n or similar low-code tools
- Ability to prototype visually in n8n, and later refactor into Python for scalability
- Experience integrating APIs, handling webhooks, and connecting microservices

AI Integration & Context Handling:
- Experience working with ChatGPT, Claude, OpenAI API, or similar LLMs
- Familiarity with LangChain, OpenAI Agent SDK, or a willingness to learn quickly
- Strong understanding of prompt engineering, agent logic, and multi-turn interaction
design
- Deep experience with data chunking, structuring, and validating inputs for AI
- Comfort working with model context protocols (MCP) — maintaining and evolving context state across interactions


Architecture & Strategic Thinking:
- Able to assess different implementation paths and guide the team toward optimal choices
-  Understands eCommerce workflows and automation opportunities
- Confident in designing structured, context-rich data flows for AI-enabled pipelines
- Able to balance between low-code tools and robust backend development

Collaboration & Ownership
- Works directly with the client’s technical and product teams
- Participates in planning, estimation, and delivery cycles
- Raises blockers early, provides alternatives, and drives progress autonomously

Preferred Background:
- Custom Shopify app or plugin experience
- Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce)
- eCommerce conversion optimization and customer data automation
- Python scripting for data handling and backend orchestration

Working condition:
- Paid vacation (15 business days per year)
- Flexible working hours (8 hours a day)
-  Paid workshops, conferences, courses