Shopify Lead Developer

RunDTC; Dana Point (CA); Remote; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Opportunities for career growth

Vibrant company culture with team-building activities

Job summary

A leading digital experience agency is seeking a Shopify Lead Developer to join their dynamic team. You will develop and maintain Shopify e-commerce websites and lead a team of developers. Ideal candidates should have proven experience in Shopify development, strong leadership skills, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment. This remote position requires alignment with Eastern Time Zone hours and offers competitive salary, health benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Shopify Developer with a successful project delivery track record.
• Strong expertise in Shopify theme customization and app development.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Experience managing multiple projects both simultaneously and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of developers for Shopify projects.
• Architect and design Shopify-based e-commerce websites.
• Collaborate with teams to translate business objectives into Shopify solutions.
• Optimize website performance for user experience and responsiveness.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices.

Skills

Shopify development

App integrations

API development

Front-end frameworks

Problem-solving

Leadership

Tools

Git

React

Vue.js

Job description

Come, help to craft incredible solutions for our amazing clients

RunDTC is a digital experience agency empowering our clients with unique solutions to their most complex business challenges. We're chosen by clients when they need a true partner and when results matter most – becoming the agent of change and driving transformation that combines business strategy, user needs, design, and technology. Headquartered in Dana Point, CA, RunDTC was founded with a philosophy to do great work with great people, as we propel our clients’ businesses forward.

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Shopify Lead Developer to join our dynamic team. As a Shopify Lead Developer, you will play a crucial role in driving the success of our e-commerce platform by leveraging your expertise in Shopify development and leading a team of offshore developers. Your primary responsibility will be to develop, customize, and maintain our Shopify-based online stores globally. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team at an exciting time of transformation, growth, and international expansion. You will play a pivotal role in consolidating our existing Shopify themes into a streamlined and cohesive set, while spearheading the rewriting of our websites from the ground up. This initiative aims to enhance site performance, speed, and overall user experience whilst implementing a scalable development framework that ensure we can rapidly scale to match growth demands.

Key responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of developers to ensure efficient delivery of Shopify projects, setting goals, providing guidance, and fostering a collaborative environment.

Architect, design, develop, customize, and maintain Shopify-based e-commerce websites, themes, and applications according to business requirements and best practices.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers, marketers, and project managers, to translate business objectives into effective Shopify solutions.

Customize and extend the functionality of Shopify through app integrations, API development, and third-party platform integrations.

Optimize website performance, ensuring fast page load times, smooth user experience, and mobile responsiveness.

Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and security guidelines.

Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Shopify functionality, integrations, and performance.

Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, provide technical recommendations, and deliver innovative solutions aligned with business goals.

Implement scalable technology solutions and release management standards.

What you bring to the table

Proven experience as a Shopify Developer, with a track record of successfully delivering Shopify projects and leading a development team.

Strong expertise in Shopify development, including theme customization, app development, and API integrations.

Experience with front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Vue.js) and version control systems (e.g., Git).

Solid understanding of e-commerce principles and best practices, including payment gateways, shipping methods, and customer authentication.

Familiarity with SEO best practices and website optimization techniques.

Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot and debug complex issues.

Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Detail-oriented mindset, with a focus on delivering high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code.

Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment, while managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.

Deep knowledge of front-end performance metrics, strategies, and ecosystem.

Experience working with international clients and multi-currency, multi-language Shopify stores.

Strong organizational skills with experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies.

Ability to scope, estimate, and deliver projects on time and within budget.

Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive mindset.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment and to align working hours to Eastern Time Zone for optimal client and team collaboration.

Competitive salary based on experience.

Opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Health, dental, and vision insurance.

A vibrant company culture with regular team-building activities.

Working location

Must work within the Eastern Time Zone

Expectation to work remotely, from your home office or a shared working space, with occasional travel to client locations.

RunDTC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We're always on the hunt for great additions to the team!