Shopify Technical Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Oversee the implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performance Shopify solutions, which encompass themes, custom applications, and API integrations.

• Stay actively engaged in Shopify development, utilizing Liquid, Online Store 2.0, application development, integrations, and third-party APIs.

• Advocate for best practices concerning code quality, security, performance, documentation, and maintainability.

• Mentor and develop fellow developers through pair programming, code reviews, constructive feedback, and knowledge sharing.

• Direct the technical vision, estimations, delivery planning, risk management, and readiness for production releases.

• Champion the integration of AI coding agents and emerging technologies through established workflows, guardrails, and quality controls.

• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients regarding decisions impacting their Shopify ecosystem.

• Contribute to eCommerce strategies and roadmaps that align with business objectives.

• Provide insights on platform capabilities, technical trade-offs, integrations, as well as PIM, DAM, ERP, CDP, and martech solutions.

• Lead or participate in client workshops, proposals, discovery activities, and presales initiatives.

• Link technical recommendations to measurable outcomes such as conversion rates, revenue, AOV, retention, and customer experience.

• Convert business requirements into clear user stories and assist in backlog management.

• Engage in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with Product Owners and Project Managers.

• Help prioritize client needs, technical constraints, platform capabilities, and eCommerce opportunities.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of software development experience, with significant hands-on experience in designing and scaling Shopify solutions or similar eCommerce platforms.

• Extensive knowledge of Shopify, Liquid, Online Store 2.0, Shopify APIs (Admin API, Storefront API, Shopify Functions), and custom application development or integration.

• Experience with Shopify Plus is highly advantageous.

• Proven track record in leadership, mentoring, or overseeing developers.

• Strong grasp of eCommerce strategy, data-driven decision-making, KPI definition, conversion optimization, customer experience, and digital roadmaps.

• Proficient in written and spoken English; French proficiency is a plus.

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.

• Capability to advise both technical and business stakeholders and facilitate strategic workshops.

• Skilled in Product Owner practices, including requirements gathering, user story crafting, backlog management, prioritization, and Agile delivery.

• Working knowledge of PIM, DAM, ERP, CDP, search and merchandising solutions, and review management platforms.

• Practical experience with AI coding agents and agentic development workflows, or a strong readiness to quickly adopt new AI tools and technologies.

• Strong analytical abilities, sound judgment, and a high level of autonomy.

• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.

• Experience in an agency or consulting setting is a significant advantage.

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum delivery environments.

• Experience with BigCommerce or Adobe Commerce, or with Contentful, Sanity, or Storyblok, is beneficial.

🏝️ Benefits

• Access to training and certifications.

• Flexible work environment.

• Option for 100% remote work.

• Right-to-disconnect policy.

• Vacation time.

• Personal days.

• Group insurance coverage for you and your family, with a portion covered by the employer.

• Opportunity to work with recognized North American brands on impactful digital and eCommerce projects.

• Collaborate with leading technology partners.

• Contribute to a growing company and its vision.

• Employer recognized among Canada's Best Workplaces by Great Place to Work since 2022.