Sr. Shopify Engineer

Utility; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Unlimited PTO

Local holidays

Growth potential

Flexible location

Swag package

Professional personal development

Job summary

Utility is a remote-first Shopify-focused agency building custom themes, apps, and integrations for global brands. We seek a senior Front-end/Full-stack developer with deep Shopify experience to lead pixel-perfect UI implementations and scalable architectures.

You will collaborate with designers, strategists, and engineers, stay current with Shopify APIs, and own performance, SEO, and best practices. Remote-friendly with growth opportunities and flexible work location.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in front-end or full-stack with Shopify focus.
• Proficient in Liquid, HTML5, CSS3, JS ES6+.
• Built custom Shopify themes (not templates).
• Experience with private/public Shopify apps (Node.js/React).
• REST/GraphQL APIs and third-party integrations.
• Performance optimization and scalable Shopify architecture.
• Git workflows and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong communication in a fast-paced team.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of custom Shopify themes from scratch.
• Architect and maintain private/public Shopify apps.
• Optimize storefront performance and SEO.
• Integrate third-party APIs into Shopify environments.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with designers, strategists, and engineers.
• Stay current with Shopify APIs, tools, and platform updates.

Skills

Shopify

Liquid

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript (ES6+)

REST APIs

GraphQL APIs

Git workflows

CI/CD pipelines

Performance optimization

Tools

Node.js

React

Job description

Join the Utility Team! Utility is an end-to-end mobile app and digital platform agency, focused on designing and engineering innovative, transformative technology. Our clients are premier global brands and new ventures across the wellness, fitness, entertainment, streaming, and educational spaces. Founded by digital leaders from companies like Major League Baseball and McCann Erickson, Utility is built by folks who have been on the other side of the table. We treat every project as if it were our own, from startup ventures to blue-chip brands.

What You'll Do

• Lead the development of custom Shopify themes from scratch, ensuring pixel-perfect implementation of UI/UX designs.
• Architect, build, and maintain custom Shopify apps tailored to client needs.
• Optimize storefront performance, speed, and SEO while ensuring best practices in responsive design.
• Integrate third-party APIs and services into Shopify environments.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with designers, strategists, and other engineers to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Stay current with Shopify's evolving ecosystem, including new APIs, tools, and platform updates.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience as a front-end or full-stack developer, with a strong focus on Shopify.
• Proven expertise in Liquid, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and related front-end frameworks.
• Demonstrated success building custom Shopify themes (not just modifying templates).
• Deep experience developing private and public Shopify apps using Node.js, React, or similar frameworks.
• Familiarity with REST and GraphQL APIs and integrating third-party services into Shopify.
• Strong understanding of performance optimization and scalable architecture within Shopify.
• Experience with Git workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and modern dev practices.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 100% remote
• PTO policy: unlimited (within reason)
• Holidays policy: Local holidays apply
• Additional benefits: Growth Potential, Flexible Work Location, Company Branded Swag Package, Professional Personal Development Support