Senior Shopify Developer

Analyze business requirements and design scalable Shopify-native solutions Produce technical designs and implementation strategies for features and system integrations Make sound technical decisions within agreed architectural frameworks and platform constraints Ensure all solutions comply with Shopify best practices and platform limitations Identify technical risks early and propose effective mitigation strategies Customize and extend Horizon themes using Liquid, JSON templates, and schema Build custom checkout UI extensions using Shopify Checkout Extensibility Develop private and custom Shopify applications tailored to client-specific business needs Work extensively with Shopify metafields, metaobjects, Admin APIs, Storefront APIs, and GraphQL Implement event-driven workflows using webhooks and API integrations Develop Shopify Functions for discounts, delivery rules, and checkout validation logic Design and implement Shopify-native data models using metaobjects and metafields Integrate Shopify with external platforms such as ERP, OMS, WMS, and CRM systems Lead code reviews and enforce Shopify development best practices Ensure high standards of performance, security, and maintainability across all solutions Support sprint planning, effort estimation, and technical delivery activities Maintain clear technical documentation and handover materials Collaborate closely with Product, UX, QA, and integration teams Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Shopify developers Act as the technical escalation point during project delivery Collaborate with external partners and vendors when required Requirements Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on experience in Shopify development, including Shopify Plus implementations Strong experience customizing Horizon themes Proven experience building custom checkout UI extensions Demonstrated experience developing private and custom Shopify applications Deep understanding of Shopify core concepts including metafields, metaobjects, Liquid, JSON templates, and schema Strong expertise with Shopify Admin APIs, Storefront APIs, and GraphQL queries and mutations Solid understanding of Shopify data modeling, extensibility patterns, and platform limitations Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and modern development workflows Strong ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions Excellent problem-solving and technical decision-making skills Strong communication and collaboration abilities Ability to work effectively in complex, requirement-driven environments Comfortable providing technical leadership while remaining hands-on with development