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We Work Remotely: Senior/Lead Shopify App Developer – Short Term Contract

Headquarters: Remote

URL: https://weworkremotely.com

About the Role:
We’re partnering with a remote-based company that’s seeking a Senior Shopify Developer to lead a team of developers in building a Shopify Embedded Application that aligns with Shopify’s “Built for Shopify” guidelines. You will provide technical direction, manage milestones, and act as a liaison engineering/product leadership and the development team. This role requires strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and excellent communication.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Technical Leadership: Break down project scope, Figma designs, and requirements into clear, actionable milestones and tasks.
  • Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of 2 Intermediate Developers, providing technical guidance and ensuring the successful delivery of project goals.
  • Project Management:
  • Collaborate with engineering and product leadership.
  • Communicate project progress, blockers, and resource needs through regular weekly updates.
  • Ensure project milestones are met on time and within scope.
  • Development: Contribute to coding and development tasks within Shopify’s Embedded App ecosystem.
Required Skills & Experience:
  • 5+ years of experience in software development, with strong expertise in Shopify Embedded Apps.
  • Proficiency in the following technologies:
  • Shopify CLI, App Bridge, Polaris, Shopify Admin API
  • React / TypeScript, Shopify Remix, JavaScript
  • REST APIs / GraphQL APIs
  • Strong familiarity with Shopify Partners Admin, App Setup, and Shopify App Design Guidelines.
  • Demonstrated experience leading teams and managing projects within agile environments.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a remote environment.
  • Effective communication and reporting skills.
What to Expect:
  • Fully remote work with flexible hours (North American time zones).
  • Light meetings: At least one coordinated team meeting per week.
  • Collaborative tools: Slack, GitHub, Jira, and Figma.
  • Support from engineering, product teams, and leadership to ensure success.

To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/we-work-remotely-senior-lead-shopify-app-developer-short-term-contract