Shopify/E-Commerce Engineer

Hello, our client is looking for a Shopify/E-Commerce Engineer for a 6-10 month contract role. If you have a matching candidate, feel free to forward them along.

Job Title: Shopify/E-Commerce Engineer

Location: Remote, but will need to travel to Detroit, MI once a month

Length: 6-10 months

Top 3 Skills/Experience Needed:

Experience with commerce tools, particularly Shopify

Cross platform mobile app development experience

Performance engineering experience

Your Impact

Lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-grade e-commerce platforms.

Define and execute technical strategies aligned with client business goals.

Oversee end-to-end project delivery, ensuring high quality, timeliness, and scalability of solutions.

Act as a technical advisor to clients, translating business needs into innovative technical solutions.

Mentor and guide engineering teams to foster skill development and engineering excellence.

Ensure adherence to best practices, coding standards, and architectural principles.

Integrate emerging technologies to enhance platform capabilities and maintain a competitive edge.

Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical initiatives with organizational objectives.

Manage budgets, timelines, and resources effectively to ensure successful project outcomes.

Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in e-commerce platform development and delivery.

• Deep expertise in leading e-commerce platforms such as Shopify, Adobe Commerce (Magento), SAP Commerce Cloud (Hybris), or Salesforce Commerce Cloud.

• Proficiency in microservices architecture, API-first design, and cloud-native solutions.

• Strong background in programming languages such as Java, Python, or Node.js.

• Proven experience in managing complex e-commerce implementations for enterprise clients.

• Strong understanding of performance optimization, scalability, and integration with third-party systems.

• Excellent project management and stakeholder communication skills.

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.

• Set Yourself Apart

• Certifications in leading e-commerce platforms or cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure).

• Experience with headless commerce architecture and MACH principles.

• Proven leadership in managing globally distributed technical teams.

• Knowledge of omnichannel commerce strategies and customer experience design.

• Thought leadership in e-commerce through speaking engagements or publications.

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