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Job Description
The Lead Front End Engineer, Shopify, reporting to the Engineering Manager will be responsible for architecture, development, and technical leadership of Shopify-based projects.
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, development, and enhancement of Shopify-based solutions, ensuring high performance, scalability, and security
- Oversee code quality, reviews, and best practices, ensuring adherence to Shopify standards
- Collaborate with backend teams on API design and integrations to build seamless eCommerce experiences
- Conduct root cause analysis for production issues, provide strategic solutions, and ensure stability
- Optimize the customer experience through best UI/UX practices and modern frontend technologies
- Ensure continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) best practices for efficient development workflows
- Actively participate in team meetings, Agile ceremonies, and problem-solving discussions
- Work with project managers and stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals
- Stay up to date with Shopify, eCommerce, and modern web technologies to drive innovation
- 6+ years of experience in web development with a strong focus on Shopify
- Deep expertise in Shopify, Liquid, and extending Shopify Admin and Storefront APIs (REST and GraphQL)
- Strong experience building custom Shopify apps, Shopify Functions, Checkout Extensibility/UI Extensions, and integrating with third-party systems
- Understanding of Shopify architecture and limitations
- Proficiency in modern frontend technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, React.js/Vue.js is a plus)
- Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and software architecture
- Experience working with Git, Bitbucket, and managing CI/CD pipelines
- Knowledge of Headless eCommerce architectures, including PWA, Hyvä, or other frontend solutions
- Experience integrating third-party APIs, payment gateways, ERP, CRM, and other business tools
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and development management tools like JIRA, Confluence
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions
- Excellent communication and leadership skills to mentor developers and collaborate with cross-functional teams
- English proficiency (B2+) for effective communication in an international environment
- Experience with custom Celigo integrations between Shopify & an endpoint like NetSuite
- Shopify certification
- Background in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps practices
- Understanding of accessibility, performance optimization, and security best practices
- Experience with BigCommerce
- Unlimited Vacation/PTO
- Full Health Benefits and 401k Fixed Percentage Plan (USA only) RRSP (Canada)
- Fully remote and distributed teams
- Paid Parental Leave
- Ongoing training and education opportunities
- 0% Bureaucracy Culture - Focus is on responsibilities, not title
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