Lead Shopify Developer / Architect (m/f/d)

Halian | Managed Services, Recruitment Agency & Contract Staffing; Greater London; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Halian is seeking an experienced Shopify Technical Architect to lead the design and delivery of scalable Shopify Plus eCommerce solutions. You will act as the technical authority, guiding teams and shaping integration strategies while ensuring best practices across the solution lifecycle.

This fully remote role offers collaboration with our London-based stakeholders when needed and the freedom to drive architecture decisions across engagements. Strong Shopify expertise is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Technical Architect, Lead Developer, or Senior Engineer with Shopify Plus
• Strong knowledge of Shopify architecture and APIs
• Proficiency in Liquid templating and theme development
• Experience with integrations across third-party platforms
• Experience with modern JS frameworks (React or Vue)
• Understanding of Agile delivery and CI/CD practices
• Excellent communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical architecture and solution design for Shopify Plus implementations
• Translate requirements into scalable technical solutions and integration strategies
• Act as Shopify SME covering APIs, Liquid, theme architecture, Flow, and Functions
• Design integrations with ERP, PIM, CRM, OMS/WMS, payment gateways, and marketing platforms
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams
• Ensure performance, scalability, and security best practices
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders, leading workshops/discovery sessions
• Support pre-sales activities, including solutioning, estimation, and proposals

Skills

Shopify Architecture

Team Leadership

API Integration

Liquid Templating

Tools

Shopify APIs

Liquid templates

React

Vue

CI/CD

Job description

Shopify Technical Architect / Lead Developer

Location

Fully Remote (UK) with access to our Central London office

Overview

We’re looking for an experienced Shopify Technical Architect to join our growing Shopify practice. In this role, you’ll lead the design and delivery of scalable Shopify Plus eCommerce solutions, helping clients translate business requirements into robust technical architectures.

You will act as the technical authority on Shopify, guiding development teams, shaping integration strategies, and ensuring best practices across the full solution lifecycle.

This is a fully remote role, with optional access to our Central London office for collaboration and team events.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical architecture and solution design for Shopify Plus implementations
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions and integration strategies
• Act as the Shopify subject matter expert, covering APIs, Liquid, theme architecture, Flow, and Functions
• Design integrations with ERP, PIM, CRM, OMS/WMS, payment gateways, and marketing platforms
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams
• Ensure solutions follow best practices for performance, scalability, and security
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders, leading technical workshops and discovery sessions
• Support pre-sales activities, including solutioning, estimation, and technical proposals

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Technical Architect, Lead Developer, or Senior Engineer working with Shopify Plus
• Strong knowledge of:
• Shopify architecture and APIs
• Liquid templating and theme development
• Integration patterns with third-party platforms
• Experience working with modern JS frameworks (React or Vue)
• Understanding of Agile delivery and CI/CD practices
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Nice to Have

• Experience with Headless Shopify (Hydrogen, Next.js, Nuxt.js)
• Experience building custom Shopify apps
• Knowledge of Shopify Flow, Scripts, and Functions
• Experience working in a digital agency or consultancy environment
• Familiarity with AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Flexible working - fully remote with optional Central London office access
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Professional development and certification support
• Regular team events and a collaborative working environment.