Job Description Shopify SME (with Expertise)
Location : Kochi / Hyderabad
Experience : 5 10 years
Employment Type : Full-time
Company : Softobiz Technologies
About Softobiz
At Softobiz we partner with leading global enterprises to build scalable intelligent and future-ready digital solutions. From ERP modernisation to headless e-commerce and AI-driven platforms we help businesses innovate with speed and quality. As part of our Commerce & Digital Experience Practice you will work with some of the most exciting international brands in retail fashion and consumer technology.
Role Overview
We are looking for a Shopify Subject Matter Expert (SME) with strong hands-on experience in and a passion for building world-class e-commerce experiences. You will drive the technical direction of Shopify projects mentor the development team and deliver custom storefronts headless commerce solutions and enterprise integrations .
This is a key role where youll work directly with architects designers and business stakeholders to create impactful customer journeys for global brands.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the Shopify SME for Softobizs e-commerce initiatives owning technical solutions end-to-end.
- Build and customize Shopify themes Liquid templates and apps to deliver engaging storefronts.
- Develop backends and APIs for seamless integration with ERP CRM OMS and third-party systems.
- Implement headless commerce using Shopify Storefront API GraphQL Hydrogen / Remix or .
- Ensure code quality via Clean Architecture reusable components and performance optimization .
- Collaborate with UX design and product teams to deliver responsive and scalable solutions.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues ensuring high availability and security compliance.
- Mentor junior developers and contribute to Softobizs e-commerce capability building .
Required Skills & Qualifications
5 years of proven Shopify development experience (themes apps Liquid Polaris).Strong hands-on expertise in REST / GraphQL APIs .Proficiency with JavaScript HTML5 CSS3 and modern frontend practices .Solid understanding of Shopify APIs (Admin Storefront Checkout Payments) .Experience with headless Shopify builds and storefront performance optimization.Familiarity with SQL / NoSQL databases and API integration workflows .Strong problem-solving debugging and communication skills.Good to Have
Experience with Shopify Plus multi-storefront setups and enterprise integrations .Exposure to Azure / AWS hosting CI / CD pipelines Docker and cloud-native practices .Understanding of SEO accessibility and performance best practices .Prior experience in an agency / consulting environment delivering global e-commerce projects.Key Skills
Time Management,Data Analytics,Analytical,Agile,Requirement Gathering,Strategic thinking,Visio,Communication,Problem Solving,Market Research,UML,Cross Functional Teams
Department / Functional Area : Software Development
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1