Tech Lead – Shopify Agency (UK Remote)

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

Job summary

A leading Shopify agency in the UK is seeking a Tech Lead to spearhead their development efforts. The role involves mentoring developers, ensuring high standards in code quality, and championing innovation in ecommerce solutions. This remote position values collaboration and independence within a tight-knit team.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Shopify, including Plus.
• Proven leadership skills and emotional intelligence.
• Strong front-end skills in React, TypeScript, CSS.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical figurehead, mentoring developers and shaping solutions.
• Lead and mentor the development team, conducting 1:1s and performance reviews.
• Collaborate with project managers and designers for smooth project delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Shopify

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.