Tech Lead – Shopify Agency (UK Remote)

JR United Kingdom; Gloucester; Remote; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Une agence en pleine croissance recherche un Tech Lead spécialisé dans Shopify pour agir comme figure technique et encadrer une équipe de développeurs. Ce rôle essentiel vise à fournir des expériences e-commerce de premier ordre tout en maintenant des normes élevées de qualité de code et de partage des connaissances. Rejoignez une équipe dynamique qui valorise la collaboration et l'innovation.

Qualifications

• Expérience extensive avec Shopify y compris Shopify Plus.
• Compétences de leadership éprouvées.
• Solides compétences en développement front-end.

Responsibilities

• Agir en tant que figure technique, travaillant avec les développeurs pour résoudre les obstacles.
• Encadrer et guider l'équipe de développeurs.
• Collaborer étroitement avec les chefs de projet et les designers.

Skills

Leadership

Ecommerce

Shopify Plus

Liquid

React

TypeScript

CSS

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31.05.2025

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Job Description:

Tech Lead – Shopify Agency (UK Remote)

Location: UK (Remote)

Salary: £75k to £80k, dependent on experience

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Underwaterpistol (UWP) is looking for a hands-on Tech Lead to join our growing agency. You’ll be stepping into a pivot agency role as our technical figurehead. This is a critical role in both coaching and supporting our dev team and delivering best-in-class ecommerce experiences on Shopify Plus.

? What You’ll Do

• Act as technical figurehead, working with developers to remove blockers, ideate and shape best-in-class technical solutions and guiding architectural decisions
• Lead and mentor a talented team of developers, owning 1:1s, coaching, performance reviews within the dev teams
• Collaborate closely with project managers, designers, and strategists to ensure smooth and scalable project delivery within the technical disciplines
• Maintain high standards for code quality, technical documentation, and knowledge sharing
• Champion innovation within the team and keep us sharp on new Shopify and web technologies

? What You Bring

• Extensive experience with Shopify (including Plus), Liquid, and the broader Shopify ecosystem
• Proven leadership skills — empathetic, emotionally intelligent, and technically assertive
• Strong front-end chops (React, TypeScript, CSS) and understanding of modern build pipelines
• Ability to support across multiple projects, balancing billable work and internal technical leadership
• Comfortable operating remotely in a distributed team and within a fast-paced agency environment

? Nice to Haves

• Experience mentoring developers in an agency or ecommerce setting
• A track record of championing initiatives or introducing tooling improvements across dev teams
• Familiarity with headless Shopify builds, Hydrogen and Shopify Functions

We’re an unapologetically bold Shopify Plus agency helping disruptive brands dominate the ecommerce space. Our people-first culture puts team wellbeing and excellence at the core of everything. You’ll be supported by a tight-knit, high-performing team that values independence, collaboration, and pushing boundaries.