Senior Shopify Web Application Developer (10+ Years Experience

Department: Development Team Reports to: Technical Team Lead 1. Position Summary We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Shopify Web Application Developer with 10+ years of professional experience, who specializes in Shopify and is deeply knowledgeable about web accessibility (especially implementing non-overlay ADA / WCAG compliant solutions at the code level). This role goes beyond theme customization to include app integrations, architecture design, performance optimization, and accessibility-first user experience delivery. You will serve as a technical leader, defining direction, raising code standards, and mentoring the engineering team. 2. Key Responsibilities Architect, design, and build Shopify-based web applications and storefronts (frontend + backend + infrastructure integrations) Develop and customize Shopify themes using Liquid (sections, schema, metafields, etc.) Integrate with Shopify APIs (Admin, Storefront), GraphQL/REST endpoints, Webhooks, and build custom apps Work in Shopify Plus / multi-store environments to deliver complex features (e.g. custom checkout flows, advanced promotions, membership logic) Implement headless or Jamstack architectures with React, Next.js, Vue, SSR/SSG where applicable Refactor existing systems, optimize performance (loading time improvements, caching strategies, code splitting, image optimization) Lead code reviews and set up/operate CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments Mentor junior and mid-level engineers; establish coding conventions and development best practices Produce technical documentation (API specs, architecture diagrams, operational guides) Integrate external systems (payment gateways, ERP, CRM, logistics APIs, etc.) Design and implement UI/UX elements in adherence to non-overlay ADA / WCAG accessibility standards Ensure keyboard accessibility, screen reader support, focus management, contrast ratios, alt text, ARIA attributes, etc. - Build accessibility from the ground up rather than via overlay scripts or bandaid fixes 3. Required Qualifications 10+ years of professional software/web development experience Strong Shopify-centric experience (preferably 5+ years working intensively on Shopify projects) Deep mastery of Liquid templating and Shopify theme architecture Proven experience with Shopify Admin / Storefront APIs, GraphQL / REST Custom app development and theme-app integration experience Proficiency in frontend frameworks (React, Next.js, Vue, etc.) in a Shopify or headless context Experience with SQL / NoSQL database design and operations Proficient at version control (Git) and CI/CD tooling Excellent problem-solving skills, architectural design capability, and analytical thinking Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams 4. Preferred / Bonus Skills Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS / GCP / Azure) including serverless components (Lambda, S3, API Gateway, etc.) Experience with Docker / Kubernetes for deployments and orchestration Handling high-traffic scenarios including caching strategies, CDN integration Hands-on experience with advanced Shopify features: Shopify Functions, Checkout UI Extensions, Web Components, etc. Experience building and scaling multi-store / multi-tenant Shopify environments Experience in A/B testing, conversion optimization, SEO, performance tuning Experience integrating marketing analytics tools like Google Tag Manager, GA4 Experience with internationalization (i18n), multi-currency, multilingual stores .