Senior/Lead Shopify App Developer - Short Term Contract

Time zones: EST (UTC -5), MST (UTC -7), ART (UTC -3), UTC -4, UTC -4:30, UTC -3, UTC -2

**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.