Tech Lead – Shopify Agency (UK Remote)

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

Job summary

A remote position for a Tech Lead at a Shopify agency based in Portsmouth. This role involves leading the development team, shaping innovative solutions, and mentoring talent in a dynamic ecommerce environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Shopify, leading teams and delivering quality technical solutions in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Shopify and ecommerce is crucial.
• Proven leadership and mentoring skills are expected.
• Strong knowledge in front-end technologies (React, TypeScript, CSS) required.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical figurehead, guiding architectural decisions.
• Lead and mentor development team, running 1:1s and performance reviews.
• Collaborate with project managers and ensure high code quality standards.

Skills

Shopify Plus

Liquid

React

TypeScript

CSS

Technical Leadership

Collaboration

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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.