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Lead Shopify Theme Engineer

Lead Shopify Theme Engineer

Coderapper | eCommerce AgencyIndia
9 days ago
Job description

We are looking for a

Senior Frontend Engineer

with strong experience in the

Shopify ecosystem

who can lead the development of high-performing, visually compelling, and accessible e-commerce experiences. The ideal candidate is highly proficient in

Shopify theme development

Liquid templating

and modern

JavaScript frameworks

and has a strong eye for detail, performance, and user experience. You’ll work closely with design, product, and backend engineering teams to bring storefront experiences to life, while also contributing to technical decisions and front-end best practices across projects.

Key Responsibilities Lead the development of custom Shopify themes using

Liquid

HTML / CSS

modern JavaScript

ES6+). Translate Figma / Sketch designs into pixel-perfect, responsive, and performant front-end interfaces. Implement and maintain reusable UI components and Shopify sections. Optimize storefront performance, SEO, and accessibility across devices and browsers. Integrate front-end features with Shopify APIs (Storefront, AJAX, Cart APIs). Collaborate with product managers and backend engineers to define technical scope and deliverables. Mentor junior developers and contribute to front-end architecture decisions.

Skills & Qualifications

6–8+ years

of front-end development experience. 3+ years of hands-on Shopify experience

including custom theme development and Shopify Plus. Expert-level knowledge of

HTML5, CSS3 (including SCSS / Tailwind), and JavaScript

  • Strong command of

Liquid templating

Shopify schema, and storefront configuration. Experience with

Shopify's AJAX API

Storefront API

and dynamic cart behavior. Familiarity with modern frontend tooling (Webpack, Vite, Gulp, etc.). Understanding of

web performance best practices

accessibility (WCAG)

cross-browser testing

  • Experience with version control (Git) and Agile / Scrum environments.
  • Nice to Have

    Experience with headless / front-end frameworks like

    Hydrogen

    Remix

    Next.Js

  • Familiarity with e-commerce tools like Klaviyo, Recharge, Okendo, or Algolia. Exposure to design systems, Storybook, or component libraries. Basic understanding of back-end or full-stack workflows is a plus.
  • Why Join Us?

    You’ll work on high-impact projects for forward-thinking e-commerce brands, help shape the user experience across devices, and play a key role in pushing the limits of what's possible on Shopify. We foster a collaborative culture where design, performance, and innovation come together.

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