Senior Shopify Engineer

We are seeking a hands-on Senior Front-End Engineer with deep Shopify expertise to build high-performance e-commerce solutions. You will contribute to both implementation and architecture, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with design, product, and engineering teams to deliver scalable, fast, and user-friendly storefronts.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and customize Shopify themes using Liquid, HTML, CSS/SCSS, and JavaScript
• Work with Shopify Online Store 2.0 features (sections, blocks, metafields)
• Integrate third-party apps, APIs, and backend services
• Optimize performance, Core Web Vitals (LCP, FID, CLS), accessibility (WCAG), and SEO
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to architectural decisions (state management, caching, deployment)
• Act as the primary Shopify expert, advising on platform capabilities and custom app development
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues in a collaborative environment
• Use AI tools to accelerate development, code review, and problem-solving

Requirements:

• 5+ years front-end development, including 2+ years in a senior role
• Proven Shopify expertise:
  • Customizing and building themes using Liquid, HTML, SCSS/CSS, JavaScript
  • Online Store 2.0 framework and theme architecture (sections, blocks, metafields)
  • Shopify admin, storefront, and checkout customization
  • Shopify CLI, Git-based deployment, and development workflows
  • Integrating third-party apps and custom scripts
  • Solid understanding of Shopify limitations and best practices for performance, accessibility, and SEO
  • Working knowledge of Shopify APIs (Storefront API, Admin API) and webhooks
• Experience with REST/GraphQL APIs and asynchronous JavaScript (fetch/AJAX)
• Familiarity with modern front-end tooling (Webpack, Vite, esbuild); TailwindCSS is a plus
• Portfolio of live Shopify websites
• Excellent English communication skills for distributed teams

Will be a plus:

• Shopify Plus features (Scripts, checkout.liquid, Flow)
• Translating Figma/Sketch designs into pixel-perfect themes
• Understanding of accessibility best practices (WCAG)
• Analytics tools (Google Analytics, GTM)
• Composable commerce architecture
• Exposure to other e-commerce platforms (Magento, BigCommerce, SFCC)

What we offer:

• Fully remote work with flexible schedule
• Competitive salary and long-term contract
• Work on cutting-edge Shopify projects
• Professional growth and continuous learning