Senior Shopify Web Application Developer
Posted on: 23/01/2026
Job Description
Description :
Department : Development Team
Reports to : Technical Team Lead
Position Summary :
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Shopify Web Application Developer with 10+ years of professional experience, who specializes in Shopify and is deeply knowledgeable about web accessibility (especially implementing non-overlay ADA / WCAG compliant solutions at the code level). This role goes beyond theme customization to include app integrations, architecture design, performance optimization, and accessibility-first user experience delivery. You will serve as a technical leader, defining direction, raising code standards, and mentoring the engineering team.
Key Responsibilities :
- Architect, design, and build Shopify-based web applications and storefronts (frontend + backend + infrastructure integrations)
- Develop and customize Shopify themes using Liquid (sections, schema, metafields, etc.)
- Integrate with Shopify APIs (Admin, Storefront), GraphQL/REST endpoints, Webhooks, and build custom apps
- Work in Shopify Plus / multi-store environments to deliver complex features (e.g. custom
checkout flows, advanced promotions, membership logic)
- Implement headless or Jamstack architectures with React, Next.js, Vue, SSR/SSG where
applicable
- Refactor existing systems, optimize performance (loading time improvements, caching
strategies, code splitting, image optimization)
- Lead code reviews and set up/operate CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments
- Mentor junior and mid-level engineers; establish coding conventions and development best
practices
- Produce technical documentation (API specs, architecture diagrams, operational guides)
- Integrate external systems (payment gateways, ERP, CRM, logistics APIs, etc.)
- Design and implement UI/UX elements in adherence to non-overlay ADA / WCAG accessibility standards
- Ensure keyboard accessibility, screen reader support, focus management, contrast ratios, alt text, ARIA attributes, etc.
- Build accessibility from the ground up rather than via overlay scripts or bandaid fixes
Required Qualifications :
- 10+ years of professional software/web development experience
- Strong Shopify-centric experience (preferably 5+ years working intensively on Shopify projects)
- Deep mastery of Liquid templating and Shopify theme architecture
- Proven experience with Shopify Admin / Storefront APIs, GraphQL / REST
- Custom app development and theme-app integration experience
- Proficiency in frontend frameworks (React, Next.js, Vue, etc.) in a Shopify or headless context
- Experience with SQL / NoSQL database design and operations
- Proficient at version control (Git) and CI/CD tooling
- Excellent problem-solving skills, architectural design capability, and analytical thinking
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams
Preferred / Bonus Skills :
- Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS / GCP / Azure) including serverless components (Lambda, S3, API Gateway, etc.)
- Experience with Docker / Kubernetes for deployments and orchestration
- Handling high-traffic scenarios including caching strategies, CDN integration
- Hands-on experience with advanced Shopify features : Shopify Functions, Checkout UI Extensions, Web Components, etc.
- Experience building and scaling multi-store / multi-tenant Shopify environments
- Experience in A/B testing, conversion optimization, SEO, performance tuning
- Experience integrating marketing analytics tools like Google Tag Manager, GA4
- Experience with internationalization (i18n), multi-currency, multilingual stores
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Functional Area
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Job Code
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