Senior Shopify Developer

NTT DATA Global Delivery Services Ltd; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA Global Delivery Services Ltd in Gurugram, India seeks a Senior Shopify Developer to lead architecture, development, and optimization of enterprise e-commerce platforms. You will build bespoke Shopify themes, craft custom public and private apps, and drive technical excellence across storefronts.

You will mentor junior engineers, define technical standards, and collaborate with product, design, and marketing teams to deliver seamless user experiences at scale.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development; 6+ years in Shopify ecosystem (Themes, Admin, API).
• 5+ years building Shopify themes with Liquid, JS, Tailwind CSS/SASS.
• 4+ years creating Shopify Apps (Public/Private) via Admin APIs and Webhooks.
• 2+ years headless commerce with Hydrogen/Remix/Next.js.

Responsibilities

• Architect and scale Shopify Plus stores and custom apps.
• Build and maintain custom Shopify themes using Liquid, HTML5, CSS3, JS.
• Design, deploy custom Shopify apps with Node.js, Python, or Ruby on Rails.
• Diagnose performance, SEO, and accessibility issues for speed and conversions.
• Integrations with ERPs, CRMs, OMS, fulfillment providers, and payments.
• Code reviews and mentorship for mid-level and junior developers.

Skills

Technical leadership

Architecture design

Storefront development

Performance optimization

Team mentorship

Code reviews

Public/Private Shopify apps

Headless commerce

Tools

Liquid

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript (ES6+)

React/Vue

Hydrogen/Remix/Next.js

Node.js

Python

Ruby on Rails

Git

CI/CD (GitHub Actions/GitLab CI)

AWS

Job description

Senior Shopify Developer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Shopify Developer to lead the architecture, development, and optimization of our enterprise-level e-commerce platforms. In this role, you will be responsible for building bespoke Shopify themes, architecting custom public and private apps, and driving technical excellence across our digital storefronts. As a Grade 11 senior leader, you will mentor junior engineers, define technical standards, and collaborate closely with product, design, and marketing teams to deliver seamless user experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Architect and scale high-volume, secure Shopify Plus stores and custom commerce applications.
• Storefront Development: Build and maintain custom Shopify themes from scratch using Liquid, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, or Hydrogen/Remix).
• App Architecture: Design, build, and deploy reliable custom Shopify apps using Node.js, Python, or Ruby on Rails.
• Performance Optimization: Diagnose and resolve complex performance, SEO, and accessibility issues to ensure lightning-fast page speeds and high conversion rates.
• Integrations: Build seamless integrations between Shopify and third‑party systems, including ERPs, CRMs, OMS, fulfillment providers, and payment gateways.
• Mentorship & Governance: Conduct rigorous code reviews, establish engineering best practices, and mentor a team of mid‑level and junior developers.

Required Experience & Qualifications

Overall E-commerce & Software Engineering 8+ years of professional software development experience. 6+ years of dedicated, hands‑on experience working directly within the Shopify ecosystem (Themes, Admin, API).

Shopify Technical Deep Dive 5+ years of experience developing custom, data‑driven Shopify Themes using Liquid, JavaScript, and Tailwind CSS / SASS. 4+ years of experience building custom Shopify Apps (Public or Private) utilizing Shopify Admin APIs (REST and GraphQL) and Webhooks. 2+ years of experience working with Shopify Plus enterprise features (such as Shopify Functions, Checkout Extensibility, B2B features, and advanced scripting). 2+ years of experience with headless commerce architectures, specifically using Shopify Hydrogen and Remix or Next.js with the Storefront API.

Complementary Technical Skills 5+ years of experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue, or Node.js backend services). 4+ years of experience working with relational or non‑relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB). 5+ years of experience with version control systems (Git) and deploying applications via automated CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, AWS).

Preferred Skills & Certifications

Proven experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment. Strong understanding of e‑commerce business metrics, conversion rate optimization (CRO), and UX/UI principles. Official Shopify Certifications (e.g., Shopify Theme Developer or Shopify App Developer) are highly desirable.

Experience Level

Mid Level