VML - Shopify Lead - Javascript

Description :

Who We Are.

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world.

Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration.

With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences.

Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology.

We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.

We are VML Enterprise Solutions a group of talented engineers, tech experts, and creators who combine our passions and contribute to the IT world.

You may know us better as Wunderman Thompson Technology in 2024 we changed our name, but at the same time, we remained a great team of people who deliver our best.

We design, build, manage and run complex technology platforms and help our clients to benefit from our work and creativity.

The Opportunity :

We are seeking an experienced Shopify Lead to drive the architecture, design, and execution of enterprise-grade e-commerce solutions on Shopify and Shopify Plus.

This role involves technical leadership, solution design, and team mentorship while ensuring robust, scalable, and high-performing Shopify implementations aligned with business goals.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on technologist and strategic thinker with deep expertise in Shopify and a proven track record of leading complex digital commerce projects end-to-end.

What Youll Be Doing :

- Lead the architecture, customization, and development of advanced Shopify Plus storefronts and ecosystems.

- Define and enforce technical standards, best practices, and coding guidelines across Shopify projects.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including UI/UX, Product, Marketing, and Operations to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.

- Own full lifecycle delivery of Shopify projects: design, development, testing, deployment, and post-launch optimization.

- Develop and integrate custom apps, APIs, and third-party services (ERP, CRM, OMS, payment gateways, analytics, etc.

- Drive performance optimization, SEO best practices, and security compliance for all Shopify storefronts.

- Mentor and guide a team of developers; conduct technical reviews, training, and knowledge-sharing sessions.

- Evaluate new Shopify releases, technologies, and tools to continuously improve the development ecosystem.

- Act as the technical point of contact for Shopify-related discussions with stakeholders, clients, and leadership.

What We Want From You :

- 10+ years of total web development experience with a minimum of 5 years dedicated to Shopify and Shopify Plus.

- Expert-level proficiency in Shopify Liquid, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and AJAX.

- Experience with modern front-end frameworks (React, Vue.js, or Next.js) and headless commerce architecture.

- Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and Shopify Admin API integrations.

- Proven experience in developing custom Shopify apps (public/private) using Node.js, Express, or Laravel.

- Deep knowledge of Shopify Plus features, multi-store setup, localization, and internationalization.